Attendance milestones are nothing new for Atlanta United, and the Five Stripes managed another one in their season-opening 3-2 victory over CF Montréal at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Attendance milestones are nothing new for Atlanta United, and the Five Stripes managed another one in their season-opening 3-2 victory over CF Montréal at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
With 65,520 fans packing the Benz, Atlanta boasted the third-largest crowd for a soccer match anywhere in the world on Saturday â trailing only European sides Borussia Dortmund (Germany) and Inter Milan (Italy).
Atlanta supporters were treated to a promising start to the 2025 campaign, with MLS-record signing Emmanuel Latte Lath bagging a brace and Edwin Mosquera curling home a top-shelf game-winner.
Atlanta United are perenially among the league's highest-attended clubs since their 2017 expansion season. They boast the highest-attended match in Audi MLS Cup Playoffs history from when they hosted and won MLS Cup 2018 in front of a crowd of 73,019.
The league's total attendance for the 2024 regular season and playoffs ranked second worldwide among all soccer leagues, according to data sourced from Opta. Eight matches had an attendance of 60,000 or higher, including Game 2 of the Round One Best-of-3 Series between Atlanta and Inter Miami CF (68,455 spectators).
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 10' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (San Diego FC). Executed by Chucky Lozano. |
| 12' | Offside | Offside, San Diego FC. Luca de la Torre is caught offside. |
| 13' | Foul | Jeppe Tverskov (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Edwin Cerrillo (LA Galaxy). |
| 19' | Foul | Miki Yamane (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Marcus Ingvartsen (San Diego FC). |
| 22' | Foul | Marco Reus (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by AnĂbal Godoy (San Diego FC). |
| 25' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Chucky Lozano's (San Diego FC) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 4% is blocked by Maya Yoshida. |
| 30' | Foul | Gabriel Pec (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Franco Negri (San Diego FC). |
| 31' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Diego FagĂșndez's (LA Galaxy) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 4% misses to the left. |
| 32' | Offside | Offside, San Diego FC. Marcus Ingvartsen is caught offside. |
| 35' | Foul | Chucky Lozano (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Emiro Garces (LA Galaxy). |
| 38' | Offside | Offside, LA Galaxy. Christian RamĂrez is caught offside. |
| 39' | Foul | Edwin Cerrillo (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Anders Dreyer (San Diego FC). |
| 42' | Foul | Jasper Löffelsend (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Diego FagĂșndez (LA Galaxy). |
| 44' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (San Diego FC). Executed by Chucky Lozano. |
| 45' | Foul | Diego FagĂșndez (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by AnĂbal Godoy (San Diego FC). |
| 45' | Caution | AnĂbal Godoy (San Diego FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 45'+1' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, LA Galaxy 0, San Diego FC 0. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: LA Galaxy 0, San Diego FC 0. |
| 47' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Gabriel Pec's (LA Galaxy) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is saved by CJ dos Santos. |
| 48' | Foul | Anders Dreyer (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Edwin Cerrillo (LA Galaxy). |
| 48' | Foul | Emiro Garces (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Luca de la Torre (San Diego FC). |
| 52' | Goal | Goal! 0:1. Anders Dreyer (San Diego FC) scored with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 37% to the central zone. Assisted by Chucky Lozano. |
| 56' | Foul | Lucas Sanabria (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Franco Negri (San Diego FC). |
| 56' | Caution | Franco Negri (San Diego FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 58' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (San Diego FC). Executed by Chucky Lozano. |
| 59' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Marcus Ingvartsen's (San Diego FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 9% is saved by Novak Micovic. |
| 59' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Anders Dreyer's (San Diego FC) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 21% is saved by Novak Micovic. |
| 61' | Foul | Foul by Luca de la Torre (San Diego FC). |
| 63' | Foul | Franco Negri (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Gabriel Pec (LA Galaxy). |
| 63' | Substitution | Substitution, San Diego FC. Willy Kumado replaces Franco Negri. |
| 63' | Substitution | Substitution, San Diego FC. Onni Valakari replaces Luca de la Torre. |
| 63' | Substitution | Substitution, LA Galaxy. Miguel Berry replaces Christian RamĂrez. |
| 63' | Substitution | Substitution, LA Galaxy. Elijah Wynder replaces Lucas Sanabria. |
| 65' | Foul | Anders Dreyer (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Edwin Cerrillo (LA Galaxy). |
| 66' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Chucky Lozano's (San Diego FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 33% is saved by Novak Micovic. |
| 68' | Foul | Onni Valakari (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Gabriel Pec (LA Galaxy). |
| 69' | Foul | Jasper Löffelsend (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Gabriel Pec (LA Galaxy). |
| 70' | Foul | Maya Yoshida (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Marcus Ingvartsen (San Diego FC). |
| 72' | Foul | Elijah Wynder (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Chucky Lozano (San Diego FC). |
| 72' | Substitution | Substitution, LA Galaxy. JuliĂĄn Aude replaces John Nelson. |
| 72' | Substitution | Substitution, LA Galaxy. Ruben Ramos Jr replaces Marco Reus. |
| 75' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Chucky Lozano's (San Diego FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% goes over. |
| 79' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Miguel Berry's (LA Galaxy) with left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved by CJ dos Santos. |
| 80' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Ruben Ramos Jr's (LA Galaxy) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 19% is saved by CJ dos Santos. |
| 82' | Substitution | Substitution, San Diego FC. Alejandro Alvarado replaces AnĂbal Godoy. |
| 83' | Foul | JuliĂĄn Aude (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Alejandro Alvarado (San Diego FC). |
| 84' | Foul | Marcus Ingvartsen (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Maya Yoshida (LA Galaxy). |
| 85' | Foul | Marcus Ingvartsen (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Emiro Garces (LA Galaxy). |
| 86' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Paddy McNair's (San Diego FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 7% is saved by Novak Micovic. |
| 88' | Substitution | Substitution, San Diego FC. TomĂĄs Ăngel replaces Chucky Lozano. |
| 88' | Substitution | Substitution, San Diego FC. Ian Pilcher replaces Jasper Löffelsend. |
| 90' | Foul | Emiro Garces (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Marcus Ingvartsen (San Diego FC). |
| 90' | Foul | JuliĂĄn Aude (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Alejandro Alvarado (San Diego FC). |
| 90'+1' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Gabriel Pec's (LA Galaxy) with left footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Paddy McNair. |
| 90'+2' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (LA Galaxy). Executed by Diego FagĂșndez. |
| 90'+2' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. TomĂĄs Ăngel's (San Diego FC) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% misses to the right. |
| 90'+3' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Gabriel Pec's (LA Galaxy) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 4% is blocked by Onni Valakari. |
| 90'+3' | Goal | Goal! 0:2. Anders Dreyer (San Diego FC) scored with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 15% to the central top zone. Assisted by TomĂĄs Ăngel. |
| 90'+6' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
| 90'+6' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, LA Galaxy 0, San Diego FC 2. |
CARSON, Calif. â History made.
CARSON, Calif. â History made.
Six hundred and forty-seven days since their expansion announcement, San Diego FC got off to a perfect start in their MLS debut by defeating defending MLS Cup champions LA Galaxy, 2-0, at Dignity Health Sports Park courtesy of an Anders Dreyer brace.
âWe said from the beginning that weâre here to win,â head coach Mikey Varas said after the club's debut on Sunday Night Soccer presented by Continental Tire.
âThe tone was set from day one. This is just a step in the direction of where we want to go. We want to have a winning mentality in this club. We want to do things at the highest level.â
From the opening whistle, San Diego imposed their style of play on the Galaxy, unencumbered by being the new kids on the block.
âThe most important thing is that the boys showed conviction for what weâve been working on all preseason. They showed the quality that they have,â Varas said. âI think they did a fantastic thing today. Itâs not easy what they did. They made the football come to life on the field. Iâm so proud of the conviction that they showed.â
That conviction led to Dreyer netting a second-half brace on his MLS debut. Fellow DP winger Hirving âChuckyâ Lozano helped break the deadlock with his assist in the 52nd minute before substitute TomĂĄs Ăngel fed the Danish international to ice the game in the 93rd minute.
âOf course, itâs special to make the first goal for this club,â Dreyer said. âWe just want to keep going and enjoy every day we are at the training facilities. Itâs so nice to show the people in the US what weâre capable of and the way we want to play.â
That style of play earned an invaluable first victory, taking the ideal first steps as MLS team No. 30 forms an identity.
âIt is very important,â Lozano said of winning the first match. âI think itâs a very important step for the club and for the guys. We all trained really hard all month and you can see the result on the field that the guys gave it their all. We showed up today.â
Winning your first game as an expansion team is one thing, but to do it at the reigning MLS Cup champions? That's a whole different level of impressive.
âThey had a little party before the game and we spoke about, âLetâs kill that party,ââ Dreyer said. âI think we did that quite well.â
The Galaxy didn't lose a single match at DHSP last season en route to winning MLS Cup, but San Diego snapped that streak to begin the 2025 campaign.
âThe team performance was special and the kind that we stick to how we wanted to play the whole game. We were brave,â captain Jeppe Tverskov said. âWe played against the champions, but still tried to play out the way we want to play and the way we want to impact the games. Itâs the perfect situation.â
Another first awaits SDFC when they host St. Louis CITY SC in their home opener next Saturday night at Snapdragon Stadium (10:30 pm ET | MLS Season Pass, Apple TV+).
âI donât think it will be difficult for us to be motivated for that,â Tverskov said. âWe feel the hype for the city the last couple of weeks. I would imagine after tonight it hasnât slowed down.â
Against St. Louis, the main focus will be sticking to the principles that fueled success in Los Angeles. Varas wants to ensure San Diego's style does not waver, regardless of the scenario.
âI think we showed that when weâre on point, weâll be a very dangerous team. Itâs a type of football that can make you very competitive, so we have to believe in it,â Varas told reporter Andrew Wiebe post-game on MLS Season Pass.
âIn the good and the bad, we have to believe in it because it wonât always go our way. But weâve got to stick with it, weâve got to have convictions and weâve got to keep working.â
As San Diego head home for the first time, the fans will be a crucial piece to the puzzle.
âThe support from the fans was fantastic and thankfully we won. Now they get to go home happy and a very special memory for them,â Lozano said. âI think they were all excited getting here and they showed up and really supported us.â
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 1' | Foul | Alexey Miranchuk (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Prince Owusu (CF Montréal). |
| 3' | Foul | Caden Clark (CF Montréal) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Matthew Edwards (Atlanta United). |
| 4' | Foul | Ronald Hernåndez (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty (CF Montréal). |
| 5' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Emmanuel Latte Lath's (Atlanta United) with left footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 9% is saved by Jonathan Sirois. |
| 5' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Atlanta United). Executed by Alexey Miranchuk. |
| 7' | Foul | Miguel Almirón (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Samuel Piette (CF Montréal). |
| 8' | FreeKick | Free kick blocked. Alexey Miranchuk's (Atlanta United) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4%. |
| 8' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Atlanta United). Executed by Saba Lobjanidze. |
| 8' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Bartosz Slisz's (Atlanta United) with header from the left side of the box with an xG of 3% misses to the left. |
| 12' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Caden Clark's (CF Montréal) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 6% is saved by Brad Guzan. |
| 12' | Offside | Offside, Atlanta United. Emmanuel Latte Lath is caught offside. |
| 13' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Alexey Miranchuk's (Atlanta United) with left footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 4% goes over. |
| 17' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Saba Lobjanidze's (Atlanta United) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 7% is saved by Jonathan Sirois. |
| 21' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (CF Montréal). Executed by Caden Clark. |
| 21' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. George Campbell's (CF Montréal) with header from the center of the box with an xG of 43% goes over. |
| 27' | Foul | Prince Owusu (CF Montréal) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Stian Gregersen (Atlanta United). |
| 29' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Bartosz Slisz's (Atlanta United) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 15% is saved by Jonathan Sirois. |
| 29' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Atlanta United). Executed by Alexey Miranchuk. |
| 34' | Offside | Offside, CF Montréal. Prince Owusu is caught offside. |
| 34' | Caution | Kwadwo Opoku (CF Montréal) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 36' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Alexey Miranchuk's (Atlanta United) with left footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 11% is saved by Jonathan Sirois. |
| 37' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Atlanta United). Executed by Saba Lobjanidze. |
| 37' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Atlanta United). Executed by Alexey Miranchuk. |
| 37' | Foul | Nathan-Dylan Saliba (CF Montréal) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Emmanuel Latte Lath (Atlanta United). |
| 38' | Foul | Foul by Prince Owusu (CF Montréal). |
| 39' | Foul | Saba Lobjanidze (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by George Campbell (CF Montréal). |
| 41' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Atlanta United). Executed by Saba Lobjanidze. |
| 42' | Goal | Goal! 1:0. Emmanuel Latte Lath (Atlanta United) scored with header from the center of the box with an xG of 44% to the middle right zone. Assisted by Saba Lobjanidze. |
| 43' | Foul | Fabian Herbers (CF Montréal) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Bartosz Slisz (Atlanta United). |
| 43' | Foul | Matthew Edwards (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Fabian Herbers (CF Montréal). |
| 44' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Saba Lobjanidze's (Atlanta United) with left footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 22% misses to the right. |
| 45' | Foul | Kwadwo Opoku (CF Montréal) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Luis Abram (Atlanta United). |
| 45'+1' | Foul | Emmanuel Latte Lath (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Joel Waterman (CF Montréal). |
| 45'+4' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty's (CF Montréal) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% misses to the left. |
| 45'+4' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, Atlanta United 1, CF Montréal 0. |
| 46' | Substitution | Substitution, CF Montréal. Bryce Duke replaces Fabian Herbers. |
| 46' | Substitution | Substitution, CF Montréal. Tom Pearce replaces Kwadwo Opoku. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: Atlanta United 1, CF Montréal 0. |
| 47' | Goal | Goal! 1:1. Nathan-Dylan Saliba (CF Montréal) scored with header from the center of the box with an xG of 80% to the lower right zone. Assisted by Prince Owusu, second assist by Bryce Duke. |
| 50' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (CF Montréal). Executed by Bryce Duke. |
| 54' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Miguel AlmirĂłn's (Atlanta United) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 8% is blocked by Luca Petrasso. |
| 55' | Foul | Caden Clark (CF Montréal) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Bartosz Slisz (Atlanta United). |
| 58' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Atlanta United). Executed by Alexey Miranchuk. |
| 59' | Foul | Caden Clark (CF Montréal) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Stian Gregersen (Atlanta United). |
| 59' | Foul | Ronald Hernåndez (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Prince Owusu (CF Montréal). |
| 60' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Tom Pearce's (CF Montréal) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Bartosz Slisz. |
| 61' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (CF Montréal). Executed by Bryce Duke. |
| 61' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. George Campbell's (CF Montréal) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 6% is saved by Brad Guzan. |
| 62' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (CF Montréal). Executed by Bryce Duke. |
| 62' | Foul | Matthew Edwards (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Prince Owusu (CF Montréal). |
| 63' | Goal | Goal! 2:1. Emmanuel Latte Lath (Atlanta United) scored with right footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 43% to the bottom left corner. |
| 65' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Luca Petrasso's (CF Montréal) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 5% misses to the right. |
| 66' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Emmanuel Latte Lath's (Atlanta United) with left footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 39% is saved by Jonathan Sirois. |
| 69' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Saba Lobjanidze's (Atlanta United) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 5% is blocked by Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty. |
| 69' | Foul | Prince Owusu (CF Montréal) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Stian Gregersen (Atlanta United). |
| 69' | Caution | Emmanuel Latte Lath (Atlanta United) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 71' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (CF Montréal). Executed by Tom Pearce. |
| 71' | Goal | Goal! 2:2. Prince Owusu (CF Montréal) scored with right footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 98% to the central bottom zone. Assisted by George Campbell, second assist by Tom Pearce. |
| 73' | Offside | Offside, CF Montréal. Prince Owusu is caught offside. |
| 74' | Foul | Matthew Edwards (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Tom Pearce (CF Montréal). |
| 76' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Caden Clark's (CF Montréal) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 7% goes over to the right. |
| 77' | Foul | Matthew Edwards (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Tom Pearce (CF Montréal). |
| 80' | Foul | Mateusz Klich (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Nathan-Dylan Saliba (CF Montréal). |
| 80' | Caution | Nathan-Dylan Saliba (CF Montréal) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 80' | Caution | Mateusz Klich (Atlanta United) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 80' | Substitution | Substitution, CF Montréal. Sunusi Ibrahim replaces Prince Owusu. |
| 83' | Substitution | Substitution, Atlanta United. Jay Fortune replaces Mateusz Klich. |
| 83' | Substitution | Substitution, Atlanta United. Derrick Williams replaces Stian Gregersen. |
| 83' | Substitution | Substitution, Atlanta United. Edwin Mosquera replaces Saba Lobjanidze. |
| 84' | Substitution | Substitution, CF MontrĂ©al. Fernando Ălvarez replaces Luca Petrasso. |
| 84' | Foul | Bryce Duke (CF Montréal) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ronald Hernåndez (Atlanta United). |
| 85' | Goal | Goal! 3:2. Edwin Mosquera (Atlanta United) scored with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 8% to the top right corner. Assisted by Miguel AlmirĂłn. |
| 86' | Substitution | Substitution, CF Montréal. Victor Loturi replaces Samuel Piette. |
| 87' | Foul | Bryce Duke (CF Montréal) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jay Fortune (Atlanta United). |
| 89' | FreeKick | Free kick saved. Tom Pearce's (CF Montréal) with left footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 7% is saved by Brad Guzan. |
| 89' | Foul | Alexey Miranchuk (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Victor Loturi (CF Montréal). |
| 90' | Substitution | Substitution, Atlanta United. Noah Cobb replaces Emmanuel Latte Lath. |
| 90'+1' | Foul | George Campbell (CF Montréal) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Edwin Mosquera (Atlanta United). |
| 90'+1' | Caution | Edwin Mosquera (Atlanta United) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 90'+3' | Foul | Miguel Almirón (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Joel Waterman (CF Montréal). |
| 90'+8' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Sunusi Ibrahim's (CF Montréal) with header from the center of the box with an xG of 73% goes over. |
| 90'+10' | Foul | George Campbell (CF Montréal) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Edwin Mosquera (Atlanta United). |
| 90'+11' | ShotAtGoal | Sunusi Ibrahim (CF Montréal) hits the cross bar from the center of the box with an xG of 18%. |
| 90'+11' | Foul | Matthew Edwards (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Fernando Ălvarez (CF MontrĂ©al). |
| 90'+11' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, Atlanta United 3, CF Montréal 2. |
| 90'+11' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
Welcome to season 30 of MLS, and season 15 of this particular column. Iâm finally batting .500.
Welcome to season 30 of MLS, and season 15 of this particular column. Iâm finally batting .500.
We had some big debuts, a bit of late space in Fort Lauderdale (and then some post-whistle spice on top of that), the league's newest team making history and some familiar faces in new places. Lots to talk about as usual.
Weâll start in LA, where the Black & Gold opened their season with a win.
I really liked the talent on last yearâs LAFC side, so Iâm still kind of reeling from how much the roster has changed this offseason. Part of that is obviously cap-inflicted â itâs hard to keep a great team together for three or four straight years in MLS â and part of it is just a fact of participating in the global transfer market. Develop a player like Mateusz Bogusz and he will attract interest from overseas, and eventually that type of interest will lead to the types of offers that no MLS team would turn down. Change becomes part of life. So it goes.
But still, there was a ton of year-over-year change beyond that (JesĂșs Murillo off to JuĂĄrez, Eduard Atuesta off to Orlando, etc), so it was hard to imagine them picking up where theyâd left off. As such weâve already seen some early dislocation; itâs been difficult, through two games, for the Black & Gold to play with rhythm or incisiveness.
On Saturday afternoon, in the first half of the first league game of the year, Minnesota did well to capitalize on that. They dragged the hosts upfield by playing against the ball in a low block, trading possession and field position for space to counter into. They did so by playing a 3-4-1-2 with JoaquĂn Pereyra underneath a pair of true No. 9s in Kelvin Yeboah and Tani Oluwaseyi.
The purpose of the 3-4-1-2 in the modern game is twofold:
Point No. 2⊠man, this worked almost immediately, as Yeboahâs movement ripped open some space in front of goal for Tani within five minutes. And it felt like there was going to be more to come as LAFC were truly up against it.
But even with all the offseason changes, and even with Minnesota playing a formation that few teams trot out these days, LAFC know how to take a punch. In this case, instead of stumbling, they adjusted on the fly: new d-mid Igor Jesus dropped deeper and deeper, playing almost like an old-fashioned stopper rather than a modern d-mid, resulting in fewer 1v1s for the center backs to win. That allowed them to get to halftime at 0-0, and then to make some more adjustments â attack-minded adjustments â for the second 45.
They worked. Volume up:
Getting Timothy Tillman on the right side of midfield and Mark Delgado over on the left changed â really, it mightâve even fixed, long-term â the midfield balance by allowing LAFC to extend the game vertically. Tillman compresses the game with his ability in tight quarters, then makes it big with his off-ball movement. He effectively tilted the field early in the second half with his direct runs, while Delgadoâs ability to win second balls and get attackers into open space has always been underrated, and was pivotal on the gameâs only goal in the 1-0 win.
It all led not just to more possession, but pitch control, incisiveness and more dangerous possession, which is not something the Black & Gold had any of in the first half. And frankly, they had precious little of any of the above in their 2-1 midweek Concacaf Champions Cup loss at Colorado.
âI think having more possession this year was something we talked about in the offseason trying to improve, and I think we've done a great job of that,â head coach Steve Cherundolo said in the postgame presser. âCan you turn possession into goals? So, I am not the right coach â I am not the coach who's going to sit here and say all possession is great. If we don't score any goals⊠the point of possessing the ball is to be dangerous and to create chances and to score.
âSo I think if we can create more chances with that amount of possession, I think that's our next step and that's progression with this team.â
Itâs going to be a process, but after three halves of struggle, there were finally some hopeful signs. Theyâll probably have to do it again â and do it better â in Tuesdayâs CCC rematch with the Rapids.
As for the Loons, there was plenty to build on, though I am very interested in how long Robin Lod remains a sub, as Pereyra has yet to look like an effective MLS player.
Another very good team with a whole hell of a lot of offseason turnover are Houston. Again, it was largely understandable, as they got Godfather offers for a couple of their players, and probably had to move on from HĂ©ctor Herrera. But there were a few others â particularly the parting of ways with starting goalkeeper Steve Clark â that felt like a little too much.
Anyway, the Dynamo inverted LAFCâs pattern from the above blurb in that they looked good for the first half, then crashed and burned in the second. Both the crash and the burn, and the eventual 2-1 home loss to FC Dallas, were self-inflicted.
First, the good parts. The elephant in the room all offseason was: âCan the Dynamo still be the Dynamo even after the departures of Herrera and Coco Carrasquilla from that great midfield group?â And on their only goal â the gameâs opening goal â we got a resounding âyesâ for an answer:
Thatâs pure Jogo Benny-to. And the numbersâŠ
Those are all typical Dynamo statlines, ones that are key to their success. They also had 56 percent possession and tilted the field with it. They generated a few big chances and were effective at controlling the game with the ball. If Jack McGlynnâs 73rd-minute rocket is two inches to the right, itâs 2-1 Dynamo with 15 minutes left and all the momentum.
But as the tweet says, even if they play the same way as what weâve seen the past two years, this isnât really the same Dynamo team. Ethan Bartlow was replacing Micael, who was just sold to Palmeiras for a club-record fee, and it was Bartlowâs catastrophic turnover in the middle of the backline that gifted Petar Musa Dallasâs equalizer. About 20 minutes later it was Clarkâs replacement, Andrew Tarbell, who went walkabout on what became Anderson Julioâs game-winner.
Personnel matters. Mistakes â even small ones, but definitely ones the size that Bartlow and Tarbell made â matter a lot. You canât give gifts in this league, something which will be even more true next week when the Dynamo are hosting Messi & Friends for Sunday Night Soccer presented by Continental Tire.
âIt's just reps, right? Time with each other and, you know, you have three guys that haven't started with each other,â Dynamo head coach Ben Olsen said in the postgame. âBut what happens is, sometimes those moments, you can play a full game of quality and have a moment where you're a little naive. And, in this league, that can cost you.â
Thatâs almost axiomatic when playing against a team with a No. 9 like Musa, who was excellent even as the team around him mostly struggled. Dallas, of course, are rebuilding even more than Houston, with new coach Eric Quill and new No. 10 Lucho Acosta (mostly anonymous in his debut), and a new d-mid, and a new winger, and a new center back and right back and⊠itâs a lot. So itâs not surprising they werenât great.
But nobody in Frisco is going to care too much about that today. They showed the ability to come back from a deficit and showed the ability to protect a late lead. As a result, they got a road win in a derby.
Couldnât have asked for much more from the seasonâs first 90 minutes than that.
13. KĂ©vin Denkey got the gameâs only goal and looked the part of a reported $16.2 million man in FC Cincinnatiâs 1-0 win over the visiting Red Bulls. I was just way, way more impressed with Denkeyâs hold-up and combo play than Iâd expected to be, and while Evander wasnât particularly sharp, he did harvest one soul (Daniel Edelman, 59th minute).
The Red Bulls â who surprised me by playing a 3-4-2-1 â werenât bad by any means. Itâs just that Cincy, even missing a couple of key pieces (Matt Miazgaâs still not quite back from last yearâs injury and Luca Orellano is working towards match fitness after finally coming to terms on a new deal), had more ways to win. Barring a spate of injuries like what they suffered last year, they will be in the Supportersâ Shield race until the very end.
One note on RBNY: I thought Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting was good in his debut, though he, Emil Forsberg and Lewis Morgan seemed to kind of want to occupy the same attacking spots (consequently the teamâs best moments going forward tended to involve right wingback Cameron Harper). I wonder how long itâll take to get that sorted.
12. Denkey was the MLS record signing for a few months, right up until Atlanta inked Emmanuel Latte Lath. Special Armchair Analyst correspondent Calen Carr was on hand for Latte Lathâs debut brace in a more-dramatic-than-it-had-to-be 3-2 home win over CF MontrĂ©al. Iâm going to give some excerpts from the very long text he sent me:
If youâre a sicko, you should move MontrĂ©al up your watchability rankings. This teamâs probably not headed for 50 points, but theyâre going to play a ton of fun games.
11. Our Pass of the Week goes to TFC d-mid Alonso Coello for this very nice through-ball to Henry Wingo on the overlap in what eventually became a 2-2 draw at D.C. United:
It was a good point for the Reds, who twice fought back from a goal down on the road. For D.C⊠growing pains. If you want to dig in more, I highly recommend Marc Machadoâs feed.
10. Austin mostly controlled proceedings, but werenât especially dangerous for the first hour at home vs. Sporting KC (and were lucky not to go down 1-0 midway through the first half when Willy Agada put DĂĄniel SallĂłi through â all hail Brad Stuver!).
But they kept the pressure on, turned the screws and eventually got a deserved, late winner when Osman Bukari pushed home Owen Wolffâs corner kick service at the back post.
Sporting have now started their season with a pair of 1-0 losses, one in CCC play and this one to open up their league slate.
âYou always have got to limit as many set pieces as you can against you, whether it be corners, wide free kicks, free kicks in and around your box,â manager Peter Vermes said afterward. âYou're trying to limit the amount that you give, and unfortunately we did in that situation and we lose the game based on a set piece.
âWe have a long way to go.â
9. The best moment of St. Louisâs scoreless draw with visiting Colorado was this bit of, s---housery from Simon Becher:
Sadly for the home fans, Henry Kessler was offside on Eduard Löwenâs original shot, so the goal was flagged off.
Becher, by the way, was everywhere â and while there will be some frustration (both from him and, Iâm sure, among a certain subset of fans) that he wasnât able to put away one of his chances, the fact he found so many is a very, very good thing. Trust strikers who find chances to eventually finish them.
âIt's normally a game we win,â new St. Louis boss Olof Mellberg said. âI think we dominated most of the game. We have the stats here, it was 18-2 shots and limited them to, yeah, zero chances, basically. There were a couple of dangerous situations in the box where we defended well, but apart from that, they didn't have any chances, and we created enough to score at least two or three goals.â
Yup. Trust performances like that to eventually turn into three points.
The short-handed Rapids â missing three starters and three other rotation players â did well, on short rest, to cling to that road point. And Zack Steffen (whoâs taken a lot of criticism here over the years) put together his second straight quality performance.
8. The Revs also went on the road and held onto a point, registering a scoreless draw at Nashville.
Sam Surridge, Nashvilleâs DP No. 9, had three very good chances to win this one. If heâs not able to deliver in those moments, itâs going to be a long season for the âYotes.
7. Leo Messi rescued an Inter Miami side that had to play a man down for more than an hour after â stop me if youâve heard this one before â Toto AvilĂ©s got himself sent off in what became a 2-2 draw with New York City FC.
The second Miami goal, a dramatic equalizer nearly 10 minutes into second-half stoppage time, was the kind of play few can make and Messi does better than anybody in the history of the game. The first goal was the kind that anyone can make⊠and Messi still does better than anybody in the history of the game:
The Herons will be elite as long as they can keep 11 men on the field. AvilĂ©s in the lineup makes that exponentially less likely. Heâs got to sit.
As for NYCFC, they played with no DPs on the road against the Shield favorites and came away with a point. But man, this one really did feel like two points dropped.
6. Weâll start our âfamiliar face, new placeâ rundown (which I guess shouldâve included Ronny Deila, Robin Fraser and Nico EstĂ©vez as well â sorry boys!) with Bradley Carnell, whose Philly side â playing the classic, Red Bull 4-2-2-2 instead of the typical Union diamond â went to Orlando and thumped the Lions 4-2 behind a pair of goals from Tai Baribo and a wicked high press.
Hereâs the network passing graphic, which tells you how tight left midfielder Quinn Sullivan (No. 33) was playing to the forwards:
Orlando eventually got chances â they won the xG battle 3.08 to 1.87 â but the bulk of those came in garbage time, when they were already 4-1 down. Playing without Robin Jansson, they looked like a team that was badly in need of center back reinforcements. And Pedro Gallese, well⊠the Union had four shots on target, and they had four goals.
5. The Chicago Fireâs first game under Gregg Berhalter was probably the most entertaining one of the entire weekend. Chicago scored two great goals in semi-transition (Jonathan Bamba and Brian GutiĂ©rrez were awesome), conceded two WPIOOTBGW classics, saw Carlos TerĂĄn pot the most remarkable own goal in a weekend filled with remarkable own goals, and saw the Crew eventually take control with some excellent adjustments:
Zawadzki was great, by the way, and this performance reminded me of how good he looked before he fractured a rib last September (and, to his credit, played through it down the stretch and into the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs). If heâs full strength, and if the Crew go out and add a high-end DP attacker⊠man, they might not drop off much, if at all, from last year.
Anyway, back to the Fire: the fans were pretty jazzed about this performance, even with a loss. Berhalter, however, smelled a result and was pissed not to get it.
âI think the goals, basically we gave them three goals, right? That's tough. That's tough,â he said in the presser. âBut the positives of it are we created a number of chances. If we limit [the errors], we're right in this game, potentially winning the game.â
I donât think thatâs wrong, but those errors have been in the Fireâs DNA for 15 years across multiple coaches, CSOs and organizational rebuilds. Weâll see if they can make progress in eliminating them by Matchday 2.
4. The final old coach in a new spot is the most familiar of all, as Bruce Arena was on the sidelines for the Quakes for the first time. And he pulled a bit of a switcheroo, trotting his side out in a 3-4-1-2 instead of the typical 4-4-2 (Bruce has used either a flat 4-4-2 or a diamond primarily throughout his career) weâve come to know over the past 30 years.
It finished 4-0. Daniel was excellent in goal, and Cristian Espinoza was terrifying as a purely attacking right wingback. But alsoâŠ
âThe scoreline wasnât fair. I donât think thatâs a 4-0 game,â Arena said. â[RSL] had a lot going against them, coming in with their game Wednesday in Costa Rica and those challenges and all of that, so as a starting point, letâs be fair about that. But our team played well. It was a good team effort, and obviously, weâre building a team that hasnât experienced a whole lot of success, so to kick off the season with a win is great. ... But letâs keep this in perspective.â
I think thatâs an entirely correct take, though 1) I really liked the protection the 3-4-1-2 gave to the center forwards, Josef MartĂnez and Chicho Arango, so I am more bullish on San Jose than I thought Iâd be, and 2) while I am mostly giving RSL a mulligan, through two games they do look like a team thatâs missing 70% of their goals from last season. And thatâs scary.
3. Our Face(s) of the Week goes to Seattle center backs Jackson Ragen and Yeimar GĂłmez Andrade, who, uh, did this:
This was not a vintage performance from Charlotte, who were on the back foot all game and needed a Goalkeeper of the Year-caliber performance from Kristijan Kahlina to come out of Lumen Field with the 2-2 draw.
But there simply arenât many MLS teams who couldâve taken this point, whether they played well or not. Charlotte are as good as anyone in the league at suffering against the ball for prolonged stretches and still coming away with a result, and it shows.
For Seattle, I donât think thereâs going to be any worry, just frustration. Oh, and Georgi Minoungou is a PROBLEM!!
2. The competitive portion of Vancouverâs trip to Portland â this time for a road game, not the âhomeâ date they had in the 2024 playoffs â ended with Kamal Millerâs DOGSO red card in the 11th minute.
Ryan Gauld made it 1-0 in the 24th minute, and Pedro Vite doubled the lead eight minutes after that. By the time the final whistle sounded, the âCaps had themselves a 4-1 win, led by Jayden Nelson's 1g/3a.
New head coach Jesper SĂžrensen couldnât have asked for more; the teamâs mentality once they went up a man was ruthless and excellent, and all the more impressive given their CCC-induced travel issues. There was no âletâs wear them outâ; it was pure âletâs go for the throat.â About the only issue is, given the 11-v-10 nature of the game, Iâm not sure thereâs anything they can take away tactically.
You can for Portland, who come out in a 3-5-2. They didnât play a lot of that last year and it showed, and I thought color commentator Brian Dunseth neatly summed up the issue Vancouver immediately exploited.
âIt will be the challenge, especially with this [new] formation that we didn't get to see enough of, with this three-in-the-back system⊠of tactically, how do they deal with moments that actually led to that red card?â Dunseth asked. âWhen a center back gets sucked up[field], how do the two outside center backs deal with recovery, recognition and moments of danger?
âIt failed them in the first 15 minutes. How does that experience help them going forward as they kind of dig into the details of what they need to do better without the ball?â
We should start finding out for real next week.
1. The Galaxy were very generous hosts for the inaugural Sunday Night Soccer, as they gifted San Diego FC the first goal in club history:
That stood up into stoppage time before Anders Dreyer got another on the break for the 2-0 final. For the most part, these two teams had serious trouble converting any of their midfield possession into penetration and chances. But when they had chances to be opportunistic, SDFC â Dreyer! â were ruthless.
LA, to their credit, seemed to figure out how to crack the visitors apart once they hit the Tactics Free Zoneâą in the final 15 minutes. Elijah Wynder, who came on for Sanabria, was a big part of that, adding both combo play and direct, off-ball running out of central midfield. Again, it was the Tactics Free Zoneâą so take it with a grain of salt, but the difference was so stark I kind of wonder if a personnel change might already be in order.
Either way, the Galaxy very clearly have a problem to solve without Riqui Puig for next week, and probably the subsequent 30 weeks as well.
As for San Diego⊠that mid-block 4-3-3 of theirs played about as tight (complimentary) as possible, and then their DPs won the game. I honestly think thatâs exactly how they drew it up. Job extraordinarily well done.
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 3' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Brian White's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 42% is saved by Maxime Crépeau. |
| 3' | Foul | Diego CharĂĄ (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sebastian Berhalter (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 7' | Foul | Diego CharĂĄ (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Brian White (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 8' | Offside | Offside, Portland Timbers. Jimer Fory is caught offside. |
| 9' | Foul | Jimer Fory (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jayden Nelson (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 11' | Foul | Brian White (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kamal Miller (Portland Timbers). |
| 11' | Caution | Kamal Miller (Portland Timbers) is shown the red card for the foul. |
| 14' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). Executed by Sebastian Berhalter. |
| 14' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Jayden Nelson's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 5% goes over. |
| 16' | Foul | Sam Adekugbe (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Antony Alves Santos (Portland Timbers). |
| 17' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Brian White's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 7% is saved by Maxime Crépeau. |
| 18' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Ryan Gauld's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 22% is saved by Maxime Crépeau. |
| 19' | Foul | Pedro Vite (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Diego CharĂĄ (Portland Timbers). |
| 22' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). Executed by Ryan Gauld. |
| 24' | Goal | Goal! 0:1. Ryan Gauld (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) scored with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 20% to the lower right zone. Assisted by Jayden Nelson. |
| 26' | Foul | Andrés Cubas (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Diego Charå (Portland Timbers). |
| 26' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Brian White's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 4% is blocked by Finn Surman. |
| 26' | Foul | Felipe Mora (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Tristan Blackmon (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 29' | Foul | Zac McGraw (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jayden Nelson (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 31' | Foul | Andrés Cubas (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Diego Charå (Portland Timbers). |
| 32' | Foul | Antony Alves Santos (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ryan Gauld (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 32' | Goal | Goal! 0:2. Pedro Vite (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) scored with left footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% to the middle left zone. Assisted by Jayden Nelson. |
| 35' | Foul | Felipe Mora (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Andrés Cubas (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 36' | Foul | Joao Ortiz (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Andrés Cubas (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 37' | Caution | Andrés Cubas (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 37' | Substitution | Substitution, Portland Timbers. Eric Miller replaces Felipe Mora. |
| 39' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). Executed by Sebastian Berhalter. |
| 39' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Brian White's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 15% goes over. |
| 42' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). Executed by Ryan Gauld. |
| 42' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Jayden Nelson's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by Kevin Kelsy. |
| 42' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). Executed by Sebastian Berhalter. |
| 42' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Mathias Laborda's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 5% is blocked by David Ayala. |
| 43' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). Executed by Ryan Gauld. |
| 43' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Sam Adekugbe's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 18% goes over to the left. |
| 45'+4' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Sebastian Berhalter's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 5% goes over. |
| 45'+6' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Tristan Blackmon's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by Brian White. |
| 45'+6' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Ryan Gauld's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 13% is saved by Maxime Crépeau. |
| 45'+6' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, Portland Timbers 0, Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2. |
| 46' | Substitution | Substitution, Portland Timbers. David Da Costa replaces David Ayala. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: Portland Timbers 0, Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2. |
| 46' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Kevin Kelsy's (Portland Timbers) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 6% is saved by Yohei Takaoka. |
| 46' | Foul | David Da Costa (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Mathias Laborda (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 48' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Brian White's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 58% misses to the right. |
| 50' | Foul | Foul by Mathias Laborda (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 51' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Joao Ortiz's (Portland Timbers) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 1% is blocked by Andrés Cubas. |
| 52' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Jimer Fory's (Portland Timbers) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by Mathias Laborda. |
| 53' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Portland Timbers). Executed by David Da Costa. |
| 53' | Goal | Goal! 0:3. Sam Adekugbe (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) scored with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 74% to the central bottom zone. Assisted by Jayden Nelson, second assist by Ryan Gauld. |
| 60' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. David Da Costa's (Portland Timbers) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 8% misses to the left. |
| 61' | Goal | Goal! 0:4. Jayden Nelson (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) scored with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 15% to the bottom right corner. |
| 62' | Substitution | Substitution, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Ralph Priso replaces Andrés Cubas. |
| 62' | Substitution | Substitution, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Ali Ahmed replaces Jayden Nelson. |
| 63' | Foul | Jimer Fory (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Pedro Vite (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 63' | Foul | Pedro Vite (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jimer Fory (Portland Timbers). |
| 63' | Caution | Jimer Fory (Portland Timbers) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 66' | Offside | Offside, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Brian White is caught offside. |
| 66' | Substitution | Substitution, Portland Timbers. Cristhian Paredes replaces Joao Ortiz. |
| 66' | Substitution | Substitution, Portland Timbers. Ian Smith replaces Finn Surman. |
| 67' | Foul | Cristhian Paredes (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ralph Priso (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 67' | Foul | Cristhian Paredes (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sebastian Berhalter (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 68' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Portland Timbers). Executed by David Da Costa. |
| 70' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). Executed by Ryan Gauld. |
| 70' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Ali Ahmed's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 5% is blocked by Jimer Fory. |
| 72' | Offside | Offside, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Sebastian Berhalter is caught offside. |
| 73' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Kevin Kelsy's (Portland Timbers) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Tristan Blackmon. |
| 73' | Goal | Goal! 1:4. Antony Alves Santos (Portland Timbers) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 49% to the middle right zone. |
| 76' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Sam Adekugbe's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with left footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 5% is blocked by Eric Miller. |
| 78' | Foul | Brian White (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Diego CharĂĄ (Portland Timbers). |
| 80' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). Executed by Sebastian Berhalter. |
| 82' | Substitution | Substitution, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Ădier Ocampo replaces Sam Adekugbe. |
| 82' | Substitution | Substitution, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Jeevan Badwal replaces Sebastian Berhalter. |
| 82' | Foul | Ali Ahmed (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Antony Alves Santos (Portland Timbers). |
| 85' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). Executed by Ryan Gauld. |
| 85' | Foul | Ian Smith (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Tristan Blackmon (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 86' | Substitution | Substitution, Portland Timbers. Ariel Lassiter replaces Antony Alves Santos. |
| 87' | Foul | Brian White (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Diego CharĂĄ (Portland Timbers). |
| 87' | Substitution | Substitution, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Nicolas Fleuriau Chateau replaces Brian White. |
| 88' | Foul | Cristhian Paredes (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ryan Gauld (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 89' | Caution | Ryan Gauld (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 89' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Nicolas Fleuriau Chateau's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 21% is saved by Maxime Crépeau. |
| 90'+1' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Ădier Ocampo's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 6% is blocked by Zac McGraw. |
| 90'+1' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). Executed by Ryan Gauld. |
| 90'+5' | Foul | Diego CharĂĄ (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Nicolas Fleuriau Chateau (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 90'+6' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Portland Timbers). Executed by David Da Costa. |
| 90'+6' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
| 90'+6' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, Portland Timbers 1, Vancouver Whitecaps FC 4. |
"I'm here."
"I'm here."
Jayden Nelson mouthed those very words after scoring for Vancouver Whitecaps FC to cap a 4-1 season-opening win Sunday at Cascadia rivals Portland Timbers â and cement a fantastic debut performance.
Nelson left his 62-minute shift with one goal and three assists. And while it helped that Timbers' center back Kamal Miller was issued an 11th-minute red card, the Canadian international winger was still brilliant at Providence Park.
"The first day I came here, I said that I really want the football to do the talking," Nelson said post-game on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV.
"That's what I want to do. I'm not satisfied, I want to keep going and I want to prove to everyone that I'm here to prove my potential."
Vancouver acquired the 22-year-old a month ago, completing a transfer from Norwegian top-flight side Rosenborg BK. The move prompts an MLS reunion after Nelson's two-year swing in Europe; he previously spent 2020-22 as a Toronto FC homegrown player.
Though it's just one game, new Whitecaps head coach Jesper SĂžrensen saw flashes of the youngster's sky-bright potential.
"When you're a young player and you break through in the way Jayden did at the beginning of his career, then everybody starts to build up a hype about players and all of a sudden it's difficult to live up to that," SĂžrensen said. "It's normal and it's usual to have difficulties in a football career. It's more normal that there are difficulties than not.
"But the good thing about Jayden is that he has some potential; he has a good skill set with some things he does really well. Then he has to have the work ethic to keep working to round off his play even more. He's a young man who already now, early on in his career, has experienced a lot and done a lot. But I hope that we can help him grow into a player who can produce at a constant high level."
Nelson isn't getting too carried away, despite becoming just the second player in Whitecaps history to record at least three assists and a goal in a match, joining now-Bayern Munich star Alphonso Davies (June 9, 2018). He is also their fourth-ever player with at least four goal contributions in a match.
But there's little doubt about who Vancouver's star was on MLS is Back weekend. And there's a quiet confidence brewing in the Brampton, Ontario native.
"I played in this league, I know this league," Nelson said. "I played in Europe, I'm coming back. There's a lot of expectations on me. I have that on my shoulders and am coming here to prove that I can do it."
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 1' | Foul | Alexey Miranchuk (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Prince Owusu (CF Montréal). |
| 3' | Foul | Caden Clark (CF Montréal) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Matthew Edwards (Atlanta United). |
| 4' | Foul | Ronald Hernåndez (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty (CF Montréal). |
| 5' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Emmanuel Latte Lath's (Atlanta United) with left footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 9% is saved by Jonathan Sirois. |
| 5' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Atlanta United). Executed by Alexey Miranchuk. |
| 7' | Foul | Miguel Almirón (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Samuel Piette (CF Montréal). |
| 8' | FreeKick | Free kick blocked. Alexey Miranchuk's (Atlanta United) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4%. |
| 8' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Atlanta United). Executed by Saba Lobjanidze. |
| 8' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Bartosz Slisz's (Atlanta United) with header from the left side of the box with an xG of 3% misses to the left. |
| 12' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Caden Clark's (CF Montréal) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 6% is saved by Brad Guzan. |
| 12' | Offside | Offside, Atlanta United. Emmanuel Latte Lath is caught offside. |
| 13' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Alexey Miranchuk's (Atlanta United) with left footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 4% goes over. |
| 17' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Saba Lobjanidze's (Atlanta United) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 7% is saved by Jonathan Sirois. |
| 21' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (CF Montréal). Executed by Caden Clark. |
| 21' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. George Campbell's (CF Montréal) with header from the center of the box with an xG of 43% goes over. |
| 27' | Foul | Prince Owusu (CF Montréal) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Stian Gregersen (Atlanta United). |
| 29' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Bartosz Slisz's (Atlanta United) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 15% is saved by Jonathan Sirois. |
| 29' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Atlanta United). Executed by Alexey Miranchuk. |
| 34' | Offside | Offside, CF Montréal. Prince Owusu is caught offside. |
| 34' | Caution | Kwadwo Opoku (CF Montréal) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 36' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Alexey Miranchuk's (Atlanta United) with left footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 11% is saved by Jonathan Sirois. |
| 37' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Atlanta United). Executed by Saba Lobjanidze. |
| 37' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Atlanta United). Executed by Alexey Miranchuk. |
| 37' | Foul | Nathan-Dylan Saliba (CF Montréal) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Emmanuel Latte Lath (Atlanta United). |
| 38' | Foul | Foul by Prince Owusu (CF Montréal). |
| 39' | Foul | Saba Lobjanidze (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by George Campbell (CF Montréal). |
| 41' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Atlanta United). Executed by Saba Lobjanidze. |
| 42' | Goal | Goal! 1:0. Emmanuel Latte Lath (Atlanta United) scored with header from the center of the box with an xG of 44% to the middle right zone. Assisted by Saba Lobjanidze. |
| 43' | Foul | Fabian Herbers (CF Montréal) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Bartosz Slisz (Atlanta United). |
| 43' | Foul | Matthew Edwards (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Fabian Herbers (CF Montréal). |
| 44' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Saba Lobjanidze's (Atlanta United) with left footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 22% misses to the right. |
| 45' | Foul | Kwadwo Opoku (CF Montréal) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Luis Abram (Atlanta United). |
| 45'+1' | Foul | Emmanuel Latte Lath (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Joel Waterman (CF Montréal). |
| 45'+4' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty's (CF Montréal) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% misses to the left. |
| 45'+4' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, Atlanta United 1, CF Montréal 0. |
| 46' | Substitution | Substitution, CF Montréal. Bryce Duke replaces Fabian Herbers. |
| 46' | Substitution | Substitution, CF Montréal. Tom Pearce replaces Kwadwo Opoku. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: Atlanta United 1, CF Montréal 0. |
| 47' | Goal | Goal! 1:1. Nathan-Dylan Saliba (CF Montréal) scored with header from the center of the box with an xG of 80% to the lower right zone. Assisted by Prince Owusu, second assist by Bryce Duke. |
| 50' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (CF Montréal). Executed by Bryce Duke. |
| 54' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Miguel AlmirĂłn's (Atlanta United) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 8% is blocked by Luca Petrasso. |
| 55' | Foul | Caden Clark (CF Montréal) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Bartosz Slisz (Atlanta United). |
| 58' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Atlanta United). Executed by Alexey Miranchuk. |
| 59' | Foul | Caden Clark (CF Montréal) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Stian Gregersen (Atlanta United). |
| 59' | Foul | Ronald Hernåndez (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Prince Owusu (CF Montréal). |
| 60' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Tom Pearce's (CF Montréal) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Bartosz Slisz. |
| 61' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (CF Montréal). Executed by Bryce Duke. |
| 61' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. George Campbell's (CF Montréal) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 6% is saved by Brad Guzan. |
| 62' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (CF Montréal). Executed by Bryce Duke. |
| 62' | Foul | Matthew Edwards (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Prince Owusu (CF Montréal). |
| 63' | Goal | Goal! 2:1. Emmanuel Latte Lath (Atlanta United) scored with right footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 43% to the bottom left corner. |
| 65' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Luca Petrasso's (CF Montréal) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 5% misses to the right. |
| 66' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Emmanuel Latte Lath's (Atlanta United) with left footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 39% is saved by Jonathan Sirois. |
| 69' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Saba Lobjanidze's (Atlanta United) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 5% is blocked by Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty. |
| 69' | Foul | Prince Owusu (CF Montréal) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Stian Gregersen (Atlanta United). |
| 69' | Caution | Emmanuel Latte Lath (Atlanta United) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 71' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (CF Montréal). Executed by Tom Pearce. |
| 71' | Goal | Goal! 2:2. Prince Owusu (CF Montréal) scored with right footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 98% to the central bottom zone. Assisted by George Campbell, second assist by Tom Pearce. |
| 73' | Offside | Offside, CF Montréal. Prince Owusu is caught offside. |
| 74' | Foul | Matthew Edwards (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Tom Pearce (CF Montréal). |
| 76' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Caden Clark's (CF Montréal) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 7% goes over to the right. |
| 77' | Foul | Matthew Edwards (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Tom Pearce (CF Montréal). |
| 80' | Foul | Mateusz Klich (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Nathan-Dylan Saliba (CF Montréal). |
| 80' | Caution | Nathan-Dylan Saliba (CF Montréal) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 80' | Caution | Mateusz Klich (Atlanta United) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 80' | Substitution | Substitution, CF Montréal. Sunusi Ibrahim replaces Prince Owusu. |
| 83' | Substitution | Substitution, Atlanta United. Jay Fortune replaces Mateusz Klich. |
| 83' | Substitution | Substitution, Atlanta United. Derrick Williams replaces Stian Gregersen. |
| 83' | Substitution | Substitution, Atlanta United. Edwin Mosquera replaces Saba Lobjanidze. |
| 84' | Substitution | Substitution, CF MontrĂ©al. Fernando Ălvarez replaces Luca Petrasso. |
| 84' | Foul | Bryce Duke (CF Montréal) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ronald Hernåndez (Atlanta United). |
| 85' | Goal | Goal! 3:2. Edwin Mosquera (Atlanta United) scored with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 8% to the top right corner. Assisted by Miguel AlmirĂłn. |
| 86' | Substitution | Substitution, CF Montréal. Victor Loturi replaces Samuel Piette. |
| 87' | Foul | Bryce Duke (CF Montréal) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jay Fortune (Atlanta United). |
| 89' | FreeKick | Free kick saved. Tom Pearce's (CF Montréal) with left footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 7% is saved by Brad Guzan. |
| 89' | Foul | Alexey Miranchuk (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Victor Loturi (CF Montréal). |
| 90' | Substitution | Substitution, Atlanta United. Noah Cobb replaces Emmanuel Latte Lath. |
| 90'+1' | Foul | George Campbell (CF Montréal) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Edwin Mosquera (Atlanta United). |
| 90'+1' | Caution | Edwin Mosquera (Atlanta United) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 90'+3' | Foul | Miguel Almirón (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Joel Waterman (CF Montréal). |
| 90'+8' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Sunusi Ibrahim's (CF Montréal) with header from the center of the box with an xG of 73% goes over. |
| 90'+10' | Foul | George Campbell (CF Montréal) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Edwin Mosquera (Atlanta United). |
| 90'+11' | ShotAtGoal | Sunusi Ibrahim (CF Montréal) hits the cross bar from the center of the box with an xG of 18%. |
| 90'+11' | Foul | Matthew Edwards (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Fernando Ălvarez (CF MontrĂ©al). |
| 90'+11' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, Atlanta United 3, CF Montréal 2. |
| 90'+11' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
"I felt like I was at a rock concert!"
"I felt like I was at a rock concert!"
Atlanta United head coach Ronny Deila summed up the experience of his first match in charge of the Five Stripes â a dramatic 3-2 win over CF MontrĂ©al in front of 65,520 raucous fans at Mercedes Benz Stadium.
The near-capacity crowd was treated to a debut brace from MLS-record signing Emmanuel Latte Lath, and a late, game-winning golazo from Edwin Mosquera.
"It was crazy good. It was unbelievable," gushed Deila. "This is an unbelievable stadium, and we have unbelievable fans... We have more to go though, this is just the start.â
Fresh off his record transfer from EFL Championship outfit Middlesbrough, Latte Lath made his presence known with an emphatic brace. The Ivory Coast international headed home a corner kick in the first half and later pounced on a loose ball in the box, showing a striker's instinct to find the back of the net, becoming the first player in club history to score multiple goals in his regular-season debut.
"It was my first time in my career to score in my first game with my new team, so Iâm really, really happy," the 26-year-old said. "It means a lot because I came here with ambition so I'm really happy for the team. They helped me when I came here, and we finished with the three points."
Latte Lath drew praise from his new teammates, including Mateusz Klich, who made his Atlanta debut after his winter trade from D.C. United.
"Heâs quick, heâs dangerous and he scores goals," Klich said. "Thatâs exactly what the team needs in a striker, and he could have scored three goals or more. Maybe four today. So, itâs good to have him there. Heâs hungry. Heâs electric."
While Latte Lath's grabbed the headlines, club legend Miguel AlmirĂłn had an emphatic return to Atlanta. In his first match back with the Five Stripes since re-joining from Premier League side Newcastle United, the 2018 MLS Cup winner grabbed the match-winning assist, setting up Mosquera for a top-quality strike to seal the three points.
"I felt very good on the field," the Paraguayan international said. "Itâs always great to come back and next to my teammates. I felt their support, the support of the fans, and that makes me feel good on the field."
No stranger to the atmosphere at the Benz, the support from the Atlanta faithful still isn't lost on AlmirĂłn. A fan favorite since the club's 2017 expansion season, the veteran midfielder felt right at home in his first game with the club in nearly seven years.
"I felt it since I arrived in Atlanta," he said of Saturday's reception. "Iâm always going to be grateful for the fans and thatâs always why I try to repay that affection that they give me on the field. I try to work twice as hard, and not just me but the effort from all my teammates.â
Despite the three points, Atlanta know they have work to do. Deila wasn't particularly pleased with how his team defended, and his sentiments were echoed by the players.
"It wasnât great," admitted Klich. "Plan to improve. But it was the first game of the season, we got three points and scored three goals. So I will take it. Whenever you play a bad game, if you win the game, itâs very good.â
"If you give the opposition time and space to deliver crosses and pick passes, thereâs good enough players on every team to be able to do that," agreed goalkeeper Brad Guzan.
"Weâll go back and look at it. The most important part is the three points and being able to look back on this and we can build and learn and grow and so that partâs good.â
While the performance may not have been perfect, the Five Stripes will work on improvements with three points under their belts, a positive start to a season filled with high expectations.
"It's a massive three points in that atmosphere,â Deila said. "We learn from experience, and we learned with winning and I think thatâs more fun."
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 1' | Foul | Foul by Hugo Cuypers (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 5' | Foul | Diego Rossi (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jack Elliott (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 6' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Columbus Crew). Executed by Diego Rossi. |
| 7' | Foul | Mohamed Farsi (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Andrew Gutman (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 8' | Foul | Max Arfsten (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jonathan Dean (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 10' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Chicago Fire FC). Executed by Philip Zinckernagel. |
| 13' | Goal | Goal! 0:1. Brian Gutiérrez (Chicago Fire FC) scored with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Jonathan Bamba, second assist by Andrew Gutman. |
| 16' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Brian Gutiérrez's (Chicago Fire FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 10% is blocked by Dylan Chambost. |
| 17' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Chicago Fire FC). Executed by Philip Zinckernagel. |
| 17' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Jack Elliott's (Chicago Fire FC) with header from the right side of the box with an xG of 2% is saved by Patrick Schulte. |
| 17' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Jonathan Bamba's (Chicago Fire FC) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 9% goes over. |
| 20' | Goal | Goal! 1:1. Jacen Russell-Rowe (Columbus Crew) scored with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 41% to the bottom left corner. |
| 22' | Goal | Goal! 1:2. Brian Gutiérrez (Chicago Fire FC) scored with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 34% to the lower left zone. Assisted by Jonathan Bamba. |
| 25' | Offside | Offside, Chicago Fire FC. Andrew Gutman is caught offside. |
| 26' | Foul | Darlington Nagbe (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Hugo Cuypers (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 29' | Foul | Yevhen Cheberko (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 30' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Jacen Russell-Rowe's (Columbus Crew) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 19% is blocked by Jonathan Dean. |
| 31' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Hugo Cuypers's (Chicago Fire FC) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 8% is saved by Patrick Schulte. |
| 33' | Foul | Malte Amundsen (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 34' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Columbus Crew). Executed by Dylan Chambost. |
| 34' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Sean Zawadzki's (Columbus Crew) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 6% goes over. |
| 37' | Caution | Sergio Oregel (Chicago Fire FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 38' | Goal | Own goal! 2:2. Carlos TerĂĄn (Chicago Fire FC) scored an own goal from the centre of the box. |
| 39' | Foul | Diego Rossi (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Brian Gutiérrez (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 42' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Max Arfsten's (Columbus Crew) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 10% is blocked by Jonathan Dean. |
| 42' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Columbus Crew). Executed by Dylan Chambost. |
| 43' | Foul | Foul by Jack Elliott (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 44' | Foul | Diego Rossi (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 44' | Caution | Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago Fire FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 45'+1' | Goal | Goal! 3:2. Diego Rossi (Columbus Crew) scored with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 27% to the lower right zone. Assisted by Steven Moreira. |
| 45'+3' | Foul | Hugo Cuypers (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Mohamed Farsi (Columbus Crew). |
| 45'+4' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, Columbus Crew 3, Chicago Fire FC 2. |
| 46' | Substitution | Substitution, Chicago Fire FC. Tom Barlow replaces Hugo Cuypers. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: Columbus Crew 3, Chicago Fire FC 2. |
| 47' | Foul | Kellyn Acosta (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Diego Rossi (Columbus Crew). |
| 49' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Jacen Russell-Rowe's (Columbus Crew) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 5% is blocked by Carlos TerĂĄn. |
| 49' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Dylan Chambost's (Columbus Crew) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 32% is blocked by Andrew Gutman. |
| 50' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Columbus Crew). Executed by Dylan Chambost. |
| 50' | Foul | Kellyn Acosta (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Malte Amundsen (Columbus Crew). |
| 50' | Goal | Goal! 4:2. Diego Rossi (Columbus Crew) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 25% to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Malte Amundsen. |
| 52' | ShotAtGoal | Jacen Russell-Rowe (Columbus Crew) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 41%. |
| 52' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Max Arfsten's (Columbus Crew) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 29% goes over. |
| 53' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Jacen Russell-Rowe's (Columbus Crew) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 23% is saved by Chris Brady. |
| 55' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Jonathan Bamba's (Chicago Fire FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% misses to the left. |
| 58' | Foul | Yevhen Cheberko (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Brian Gutiérrez (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 59' | Caution | Brian Gutiérrez (Chicago Fire FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 59' | Substitution | Substitution, Columbus Crew. Aziel Jackson replaces Jacen Russell-Rowe. |
| 60' | Foul | Sergio Oregel (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Aziel Jackson (Columbus Crew). |
| 61' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Andrew Gutman's (Chicago Fire FC) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 6% goes over to the left. |
| 62' | Foul | Diego Rossi (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Carlos TerĂĄn (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 63' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Max Arfsten's (Columbus Crew) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 6% is blocked by Diego Rossi. |
| 66' | Offside | Offside, Columbus Crew. Sean Zawadzki is caught offside. |
| 68' | Substitution | Substitution, Chicago Fire FC. Omari Glasgow replaces Philip Zinckernagel. |
| 68' | Substitution | Substitution, Chicago Fire FC. Mauricio Pineda replaces Sergio Oregel. |
| 70' | Foul | Darlington Nagbe (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Mauricio Pineda (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 70' | Foul | Mohamed Farsi (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Andrew Gutman (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 72' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Mohamed Farsi's (Columbus Crew) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 15% is blocked by Jack Elliott. |
| 73' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Diego Rossi's (Columbus Crew) with left footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 14% is blocked by Jack Elliott. |
| 73' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Diego Rossi's (Columbus Crew) with left footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 7% is blocked by Andrew Gutman. |
| 77' | Foul | Andrew Gutman (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Dylan Chambost (Columbus Crew). |
| 77' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Tom Barlow's (Chicago Fire FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 7% is saved by Patrick Schulte. |
| 79' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Omari Glasgow's (Chicago Fire FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 18% is blocked by Malte Amundsen. |
| 79' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Kellyn Acosta's (Chicago Fire FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 4% is saved by Patrick Schulte. |
| 80' | Foul | Mauricio Pineda (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Darlington Nagbe (Columbus Crew). |
| 81' | Foul | Kellyn Acosta (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sean Zawadzki (Columbus Crew). |
| 82' | Foul | Sean Zawadzki (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jonathan Dean (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 82' | Substitution | Substitution, Columbus Crew. Andrés Herrera replaces Mohamed Farsi. |
| 84' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Andrew Gutman's (Chicago Fire FC) with left footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 4% goes over to the left. |
| 87' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Mauricio Pineda's (Chicago Fire FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 12% is blocked by Yevhen Cheberko. |
| 87' | Offside | Offside, Chicago Fire FC. Jack Elliott is caught offside. |
| 88' | Foul | Max Arfsten (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Carlos TerĂĄn (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 90' | Foul | Diego Rossi (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Mauricio Pineda (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 90'+1' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Columbus Crew). Executed by Dylan Chambost. |
| 90'+4' | Offside | Offside, Chicago Fire FC. Tom Barlow is caught offside. |
| 90'+5' | Foul | Foul by Aziel Jackson (Columbus Crew). |
| 90'+6' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
| 90'+6' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, Columbus Crew 4, Chicago Fire FC 2. |
COLUMBUS, Ohio â The Columbus Crew knew things would be different this season following the stunning departure of club talisman Cucho HernĂĄndez to LaLiga's Real Betis earlier this month.
COLUMBUS, Ohio â The Columbus Crew knew things would be different this season following the stunning departure of club talisman Cucho HernĂĄndez to LaLiga's Real Betis earlier this month.
And while questions were floating around before Saturday's season opener against Chicago Fire FC, they were swiftly answered in a thrilling 4-2 win in front of a sold-out Lower.com Field.
Forwards Jacen Russell-Rowe and Diego Rossi both got on the scoresheet, the latter netting a brace to help fill the Colombian superstar's void, as well as outgoing striker Christian RamĂrez, now with defending MLS Cup presented by Audi champions LA Galaxy.
âIt doesnât matter who is on the team,â Rossi said postgame. âIâm going to work for the team and for myself. I always work like that, no matter which team or which players are around me. Weâre always trying to be better.â
Rossi scored the decisive third and fourth goals for Columbus, spearheading the offense off the right side and combining well with Russell-Rowe, who started up front.
Goalkeeper Patrick Schulte, who responded well from two first-half blunders with key second-half saves to close out the win, felt Columbus looked cohesive and confident even with the big changes theyâve undergone in the transfer market.
âIâm proud of the team, but it's no surprise to us in the locker room,â Schulte said. âWe know the quality we have in the team, and we know that we're gonna have to score by committee and have performances like this where it's a collective effort. We can't just rely on one person.â
While the attacking outburst from Rossi, Russell-Rowe and Co. fueled the hosts to victory after falling behind twice to a pair of first-half Brian GutiĂ©rrez goals, Wilfried Nancyâs side still looked like the elite side they've been over the past two seasons, the one led by the 2023 MLS Cup and Leagues Cup 2024 MVP.
âWe found a lot of opportunities with the press and we could've scored seven or eight goals today,â Russell-Rowe said. âWe were just happy to come back from a losing position to carry on the momentum and find a way to control the game.
âWe're a different team, but we're the same team at the same time," he said. "We're always gonna play our style and be very competitive.â
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 1' | Foul | Maxi Moralez (New York City Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sergio Busquets (Inter Miami CF). |
| 4' | Foul | Jordi Alba (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Justin Haak (New York City Football Club). |
| 5' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Lionel Messi. |
| 5' | Goal | Goal! 1:0. Tomås Avilés (Inter Miami CF) scored with left footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 56% to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Lionel Messi, second assist by Jordi Alba. |
| 10' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. Robert Taylor replaces FafĂ Picault. |
| 10' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (New York City Football Club). Executed by Hannes Wolf. |
| 12' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Lionel Messi's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 4% is blocked by Kevin O'Toole. |
| 12' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Jordi Alba. |
| 13' | Offside | Offside, New York City Football Club. Alonso MartĂnez is caught offside. |
| 14' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Robert Taylor's (Inter Miami CF) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 6% is blocked by Birk Risa. |
| 17' | Foul | Justin Haak (New York City Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Luis SuĂĄrez (Inter Miami CF). |
| 17' | Offside | Offside, New York City Football Club. Alonso MartĂnez is caught offside. |
| 20' | Foul | AgustĂn Ojeda (New York City Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Marcelo Weigandt (Inter Miami CF). |
| 22' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Luis SuĂĄrez's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 26% goes over to the left. |
| 23' | Foul | Alonso MartĂnez (New York City Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by TomĂĄs AvilĂ©s (Inter Miami CF). |
| 23' | Caution | Tomås Avilés (Inter Miami CF) is shown the red card for the foul. |
| 23' | Caution | Jordi Alba (Inter Miami CF) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 26' | Goal | Goal! 1:1. Mitja Ilenic (New York City Football Club) scored with right footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 18% to the central bottom zone. Assisted by Maxi Moralez. |
| 27' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. Ian Fray replaces David RuĂz. |
| 27' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Maxi Moralez's (New York City Football Club) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% is saved by Ăscar Ustari. |
| 28' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (New York City Football Club). Executed by Maxi Moralez. |
| 28' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Justin Haak's (New York City Football Club) with header from the center of the box with an xG of 16% is saved by Ăscar Ustari. |
| 31' | Foul | Sergio Busquets (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Keaton Parks (New York City Football Club). |
| 32' | Foul | Ian Fray (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Maxi Moralez (New York City Football Club). |
| 33' | Foul | Ian Fray (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kevin O'Toole (New York City Football Club). |
| 36' | Foul | Sergio Busquets (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Hannes Wolf (New York City Football Club). |
| 41' | Foul | Birk Risa (New York City Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by BenjamĂn Cremaschi (Inter Miami CF). |
| 41' | Caution | BenjamĂn Cremaschi (Inter Miami CF) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 43' | Foul | Maxi Moralez (New York City Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ian Fray (Inter Miami CF). |
| 45'+1' | Foul | Sergio Busquets (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Strahinja TanasijeviÄ (New York City Football Club). |
| 45'+1' | Caution | Strahinja TanasijeviÄ (New York City Football Club) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 45'+3' | Foul | Luis SuĂĄrez (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Strahinja TanasijeviÄ (New York City Football Club). |
| 45'+5' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Robert Taylor's (Inter Miami CF) with right footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 17% is saved by Matt Freese. |
| 45'+5' | Foul | Luis SuĂĄrez (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Maxi Moralez (New York City Football Club). |
| 45'+8' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Lionel Messi. |
| 45'+8' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Ian Fray's (Inter Miami CF) with right footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 8% is blocked by Birk Risa. |
| 45'+9' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Jordi Alba's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 15% is blocked by Birk Risa. |
| 45'+9' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Lionel Messi. |
| 45'+9' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, Inter Miami CF 1, New York City Football Club 1. |
| 46' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. Federico Redondo replaces Marcelo Weigandt. |
| 46' | Substitution | Substitution, New York City Football Club. Jonathan Shore replaces Strahinja TanasijeviÄ. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: Inter Miami CF 1, New York City Football Club 1. |
| 48' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Jonathan Shore's (New York City Football Club) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% goes over. |
| 54' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Hannes Wolf's (New York City Football Club) with left footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 9% is blocked by Jordi Alba. |
| 54' | Foul | Sergio Busquets (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Keaton Parks (New York City Football Club). |
| 55' | Goal | Goal! 1:2. Alonso MartĂnez (New York City Football Club) scored with right footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 24% to the upper left central zone. |
| 56' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Lionel Messi. |
| 56' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Lionel Messi's (Inter Miami CF) with right footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 8% is saved by Matt Freese. |
| 59' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. Telasco Segovia replaces Luis SuĂĄrez. |
| 59' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. Gonzalo LujĂĄn replaces BenjamĂn Cremaschi. |
| 62' | Offside | Offside, New York City Football Club. Hannes Wolf is caught offside. |
| 69' | Substitution | Substitution, New York City Football Club. JuliĂĄn FernĂĄndez replaces AgustĂn Ojeda. |
| 69' | Substitution | Substitution, New York City Football Club. Nico Cavallo replaces Kevin O'Toole. |
| 70' | Foul | Lionel Messi (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jonathan Shore (New York City Football Club). |
| 72' | FreeKick | Free kick saved. Lionel Messi's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 10% is saved by Matt Freese. |
| 72' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Ian Fray's (Inter Miami CF) with right footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 3% is saved by Matt Freese. |
| 78' | Substitution | Substitution, New York City Football Club. Andrés Perea replaces Maxi Moralez. |
| 84' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Federico Redondo's (Inter Miami CF) with right footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 16% misses to the right. |
| 89' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Telasco Segovia. |
| 90' | Substitution | Substitution, New York City Football Club. Mounsef Bakrar replaces Alonso MartĂnez. |
| 90'+1' | Offside | Offside, Inter Miami CF. Ian Fray is caught offside. |
| 90'+2' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. JuliĂĄn FernĂĄndez's (New York City Football Club) with left footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 20% misses to the left. |
| 90'+4' | Caution | Matt Freese (New York City Football Club) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 90'+4' | Foul | Sergio Busquets (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Mounsef Bakrar (New York City Football Club). |
| 90'+5' | ShotAtGoal | Telasco Segovia (Inter Miami CF) with right footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 3%. |
| 90'+6' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Robert Taylor's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 10% is blocked by Nico Cavallo. |
| 90'+6' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Jordi Alba. |
| 90'+6' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Robert Taylor's (Inter Miami CF) with right footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 13% is blocked by Justin Haak. |
| 90'+7' | Foul | Mounsef Bakrar (New York City Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Noah Allen (Inter Miami CF). |
| 90'+7' | Foul | JuliĂĄn FernĂĄndez (New York City Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ian Fray (Inter Miami CF). |
| 90'+8' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Mounsef Bakrar's (New York City Football Club) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 5% is saved by Ăscar Ustari. |
| 90'+10' | Goal | Goal! 2:2. Telasco Segovia (Inter Miami CF) scored with right footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 13% to the upper left central zone. Assisted by Lionel Messi. |
| 90'+15' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, Inter Miami CF 2, New York City Football Club 2. |
| 90'+15' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
| 90'+15' | Caution | Lionel Messi (Inter Miami CF) is shown the yellow card |
Inter Miami CF changed their head coach, chief soccer officer, a good chunk of their squad and even their kits this winter, with six players departing from last yearâs Supportersâ Shield-winning side and 12 new faces arriving.
Inter Miami CF changed their head coach, chief soccer officer, a good chunk of their squad and even their kits this winter, with six players departing from last yearâs Supportersâ Shield-winning side and 12 new faces arriving.
Old habits die hard for Lionel Messi & Co., however, based on their 2025 MLS season opener vs. New York City FC at Chase Stadium Saturday night, a wild affair that extended the Heronsâ tendencies towards chaotic drama.
âThe reality is that with all the difficulties that we had during this game, there was more than one game within one match: everything favorable to us 15, 20 minutes in, and then everything was against us afterward,â a philosophical Javier Mascherano told reporters in Spanish during his postgame press conference.
âWe have to live with that.â
Miami dominated their guests in the opening phases, a trademark, raking one-two combination between Jordi Alba and Messi leading to a close-range tap-in for center back Tomås Avilés just five minutes in.
Yet they suddenly found themselves under the gun when AvilĂ©s â IMCFâs runaway leader in both cautions (13) and ejections (2) last season â received a straight red card for denial of a goal-scoring opportunity, when he yanked down Alonso MartĂnez just after 23 minutes. NYCFC scored on the ensuing set piece, then surged ahead when Albaâs astonishing backpass 10 minutes after halftime handed MartĂnez a glorious one-on-one with goalkeeper Oscar Ustari, which he converted clinically.
A 2-1 lead and a man advantage is nowhere near enough of a cushion when facing the GOAT, though. The Pigeons became the latest MLS opponents to learn this when Messi sliced through their lines, deep into the extensive second-half injury time, then slipped a subtle, devastating through ball into the path of debutant Telasco Segovia, the young Venezuelan coolly lifting his finish over the advancing Matt Freese and into the net to snatch a spectacular point for the hosts.
A wide-open 2-2 draw with two galling breakdowns and recurring defensive jitters redeemed by two gorgeous Messi assists? Not a bad encapsulation of the IMCF experience.
âHe's the soul of this team,â said Mascherano of Messi, his friend and former teammate with Argentina and FC Barcelona. âYou saw this in the pitch. He is as a kid playing, and he doesn't want to lose. So for us, heâs a big, big advantage. So, we need to keep him with this spirit, you know, because it's not just what he does on the pitch, it's what he translates to his teammates, and all that he does.
âWith his 37 years, he's not just playing in attack, he helped us in defense, running the center back, running the holding midfielder. So it's magnificent.â
Mascherano elected to celebrate the teamâs fighting spirit rather than bemoan their self-inflicted wounds, nodding to the influence of the Heronsâ Concacaf Champions Cup series vs. Sporting KC, which opened with a 1-0 Messi-inspired win in subzero temperatures in Kansas City on Wednesday and will conclude with Tuesdayâs second leg in South Florida.
If that equalizer had arrived just a bit sooner, he mused, they might have even pulled out a win.
âI want to emphasize this, because I gave it a lot of value,â said the Argentine manager. âAt the end, we had two options: to not struggle, and think about Tuesday, or play âtil the end. And they decided to struggle to the end, and they had their recompense.
âWhat do we have to improve? Well, there's always a lot of things to improve, but we'll do it behind closed doors. And I'll repeat â more than that we're screwed because we wanted to win the game at home, this is going to strengthen us.â
The enduring excellence of Miamiâs âFab Fourâ of Messi, Alba, Luis SuĂĄrez and Sergio Busquets is well known; what made last season particularly remarkable was the surprising extent of the contributions from youngsters and role players. Segoviaâs instant impact offers the Rosanegra hope of pulling off a similar balancing act again.
âA very high-quality player, and we know what he can contribute, and that is why we decided to get him,â Mascherano said of the 21-year-old attacker, signed from Portuguese club Casa Pia. âHe's very young. He has enormous potential, and I believe that when he came in, he did a very good game, he played very well.â
The whole spectacle gave NYCFCâs new coach Pascal Jansen a decent enough introduction to MLS life, even if he and his players had ample reason to rue letting victory slip through their fingers in the dying moments.
âJust a little too short. I think my boys took on the challenge with a brave heart, and they were very courageous,â Jansen said postgame. âI think we controlled some parts of the game the way we wanted to, especially out of possession, even though they went down with one man.â
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 2' | Offside | Offside, FC Cincinnati. Yuya Kubo is caught offside. |
| 5' | Foul | Yuya Kubo (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Peter Stroud (New York Red Bulls). |
| 5' | ShotAtGoal | Teenage Hadebe (FC Cincinnati) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 6%. |
| 6' | Foul | Yuya Kubo (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Omar Valencia (New York Red Bulls). |
| 13' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Omar Valencia's (New York Red Bulls) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 24% misses to the left. |
| 14' | Foul | Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting (New York Red Bulls) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Pavel Bucha (FC Cincinnati). |
| 14' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Cameron Harper's (New York Red Bulls) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 5% misses to the right. |
| 16' | Offside | Offside, FC Cincinnati. Kévin Denkey is caught offside. |
| 23' | Offside | Offside, FC Cincinnati. Yuya Kubo is caught offside. |
| 24' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Cameron Harper's (New York Red Bulls) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% misses to the left. |
| 27' | Foul | Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting (New York Red Bulls) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Obinna Nwobodo (FC Cincinnati). |
| 29' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (FC Cincinnati). Executed by Evander Da Silva Ferreira. |
| 30' | Foul | Omar Valencia (New York Red Bulls) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Lukas Engel (FC Cincinnati). |
| 31' | ShotAtGoal | DeAndre Yedlin (FC Cincinnati) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 24%. |
| 32' | Foul | Emil Forsberg (New York Red Bulls) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Teenage Hadebe (FC Cincinnati). |
| 33' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Daniel Edelman's (New York Red Bulls) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% is blocked by Obinna Nwobodo. |
| 34' | Offside | Offside, FC Cincinnati. DeAndre Yedlin is caught offside. |
| 36' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting's (New York Red Bulls) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 16% is blocked by Gilberto Flores. |
| 37' | ShotAtGoal | Emil Forsberg (New York Red Bulls) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 19%. |
| 38' | Foul | Lewis Morgan (New York Red Bulls) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Miles Robinson (FC Cincinnati). |
| 41' | Offside | Offside, New York Red Bulls. Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting is caught offside. |
| 43' | Foul | Peter Stroud (New York Red Bulls) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Pavel Bucha (FC Cincinnati). |
| 44' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Pavel Bucha's (FC Cincinnati) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 5% is blocked by Noah Eile. |
| 45'+2' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, FC Cincinnati 0, New York Red Bulls 0. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: FC Cincinnati 0, New York Red Bulls 0. |
| 51' | Offside | Offside, FC Cincinnati. Yuya Kubo is caught offside. |
| 51' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Lewis Morgan's (New York Red Bulls) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 6% is blocked by Gilberto Flores. |
| 52' | Foul | Emil Forsberg (New York Red Bulls) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Evander Da Silva Ferreira (FC Cincinnati). |
| 53' | Foul | Omar Valencia (New York Red Bulls) wins a free kick, after being fouled by DeAndre Yedlin (FC Cincinnati). |
| 55' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Lewis Morgan's (New York Red Bulls) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 6% is blocked by Miles Robinson. |
| 56' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (New York Red Bulls). Executed by Emil Forsberg. |
| 56' | Foul | Kévin Denkey (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sean Nealis (New York Red Bulls). |
| 57' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. DeAndre Yedlin's (FC Cincinnati) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 34% misses to the right. |
| 59' | Foul | Evander Da Silva Ferreira (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Alexander Hack (New York Red Bulls). |
| 59' | Caution | Alexander Hack (New York Red Bulls) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 61' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Lewis Morgan's (New York Red Bulls) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 3% goes over. |
| 63' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (New York Red Bulls). Executed by Emil Forsberg. |
| 64' | Offside | Offside, New York Red Bulls. Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting is caught offside. |
| 64' | Caution | Obinna Nwobodo (FC Cincinnati) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 66' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting's (New York Red Bulls) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 6% is saved by Roman Celentano. |
| 67' | Foul | Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting (New York Red Bulls) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Miles Robinson (FC Cincinnati). |
| 68' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Alexander Hack's (New York Red Bulls) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 6% is saved by Roman Celentano. |
| 70' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (FC Cincinnati). Executed by Evander Da Silva Ferreira. |
| 70' | Goal | Goal! 1:0. Kévin Denkey (FC Cincinnati) scored with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 26% to the middle left zone. Assisted by DeAndre Yedlin. |
| 72' | Substitution | Substitution, FC Cincinnati. Brian Anunga replaces Evander Da Silva Ferreira. |
| 72' | Substitution | Substitution, FC Cincinnati. Corey Baird replaces Yuya Kubo. |
| 74' | Foul | Pavel Bucha (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Noah Eile (New York Red Bulls). |
| 78' | ShotAtGoal | Lukas Engel (FC Cincinnati) hits the left post from the centre of the box with an xG of 21%. |
| 79' | Substitution | Substitution, New York Red Bulls. Felipe Carballo replaces Peter Stroud. |
| 79' | Substitution | Substitution, New York Red Bulls. Julian Hall replaces Alexander Hack. |
| 82' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting's (New York Red Bulls) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% is saved by Roman Celentano. |
| 83' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Kévin Denkey's (FC Cincinnati) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 9% is blocked by Daniel Edelman. |
| 83' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (FC Cincinnati). Executed by Corey Baird. |
| 83' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Gilberto Flores's (FC Cincinnati) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 6% is blocked by Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting. |
| 84' | Substitution | Substitution, New York Red Bulls. Wikelman Carmona replaces Daniel Edelman. |
| 85' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Corey Baird's (FC Cincinnati) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 51% misses to the left. |
| 85' | Substitution | Substitution, FC Cincinnati. Alvas Powell replaces Gilberto Flores. |
| 87' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Emil Forsberg's (New York Red Bulls) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% goes over. |
| 88' | Foul | Cameron Harper (New York Red Bulls) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Pavel Bucha (FC Cincinnati). |
| 88' | Caution | Corey Baird (FC Cincinnati) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 89' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Cameron Harper's (New York Red Bulls) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 4% is blocked by Pavel Bucha. |
| 89' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Wikelman Carmona's (New York Red Bulls) with left footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting. |
| 90'+1' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Obinna Nwobodo's (FC Cincinnati) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 6% is blocked by Noah Eile. |
| 90'+2' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (FC Cincinnati). Executed by Corey Baird. |
| 90'+2' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Pavel Bucha's (FC Cincinnati) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 8% is saved by Carlos Coronel. |
| 90'+5' | Substitution | Substitution, FC Cincinnati. Stefan Chirila replaces Pavel Bucha. |
| 90'+6' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Kévin Denkey's (FC Cincinnati) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 47% goes over. |
| 90'+6' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
| 90'+6' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, FC Cincinnati 1, New York Red Bulls 0. |
Take a bow, Kévin Denkey!
FC Cincinnatiâs club-record signing officially hit the ground running in Saturday's season opener with a goal in his MLS debut to carry his new club to a 1-0 win over the New York Red Bulls.
Take a bow, Kévin Denkey!
FC Cincinnatiâs club-record signing officially hit the ground running in Saturday's season opener with a goal in his MLS debut to carry his new club to a 1-0 win over the New York Red Bulls.
With a headed finish of a long ball sent in by DeAndre Yedlin, Denkey became the sixth player in club history to score in their maiden MLS appearance.
"I think you see somebody who can be quiet for stretches of the game, but just needs a moment to score a goal," head coach Pat Noonan said postgame of the 24-year-old Togo international, who arrived from Belgian top-flight side Cercle Brugge.
Denkey's MLS account-opener follows a memorable club debut on Wednesday where he helped Cincinnati kick off their Concacaf Champions Cup campaign with a 4-1 win at Honduran side FC Motagua.
"Thereâs a lot more out there for him, and thatâs pretty scary because heâs got a couple of goals in the last two games," added Noonan.
"... Itâs a good thing to have."
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 1' | Foul | Alexey Miranchuk (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Prince Owusu (CF Montréal). |
| 3' | Foul | Caden Clark (CF Montréal) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Matthew Edwards (Atlanta United). |
| 4' | Foul | Ronald Hernåndez (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty (CF Montréal). |
| 5' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Emmanuel Latte Lath's (Atlanta United) with left footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 9% is saved by Jonathan Sirois. |
| 5' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Atlanta United). Executed by Alexey Miranchuk. |
| 7' | Foul | Miguel Almirón (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Samuel Piette (CF Montréal). |
| 8' | FreeKick | Free kick blocked. Alexey Miranchuk's (Atlanta United) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4%. |
| 8' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Atlanta United). Executed by Saba Lobjanidze. |
| 8' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Bartosz Slisz's (Atlanta United) with header from the left side of the box with an xG of 3% misses to the left. |
| 12' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Caden Clark's (CF Montréal) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 6% is saved by Brad Guzan. |
| 12' | Offside | Offside, Atlanta United. Emmanuel Latte Lath is caught offside. |
| 13' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Alexey Miranchuk's (Atlanta United) with left footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 4% goes over. |
| 17' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Saba Lobjanidze's (Atlanta United) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 7% is saved by Jonathan Sirois. |
| 21' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (CF Montréal). Executed by Caden Clark. |
| 21' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. George Campbell's (CF Montréal) with header from the center of the box with an xG of 43% goes over. |
| 27' | Foul | Prince Owusu (CF Montréal) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Stian Gregersen (Atlanta United). |
| 29' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Bartosz Slisz's (Atlanta United) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 15% is saved by Jonathan Sirois. |
| 29' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Atlanta United). Executed by Alexey Miranchuk. |
| 34' | Offside | Offside, CF Montréal. Prince Owusu is caught offside. |
| 34' | Caution | Kwadwo Opoku (CF Montréal) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 36' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Alexey Miranchuk's (Atlanta United) with left footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 11% is saved by Jonathan Sirois. |
| 37' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Atlanta United). Executed by Saba Lobjanidze. |
| 37' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Atlanta United). Executed by Alexey Miranchuk. |
| 37' | Foul | Nathan-Dylan Saliba (CF Montréal) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Emmanuel Latte Lath (Atlanta United). |
| 38' | Foul | Foul by Prince Owusu (CF Montréal). |
| 39' | Foul | Saba Lobjanidze (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by George Campbell (CF Montréal). |
| 41' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Atlanta United). Executed by Saba Lobjanidze. |
| 42' | Goal | Goal! 1:0. Emmanuel Latte Lath (Atlanta United) scored with header from the center of the box with an xG of 44% to the middle right zone. Assisted by Saba Lobjanidze. |
| 43' | Foul | Fabian Herbers (CF Montréal) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Bartosz Slisz (Atlanta United). |
| 43' | Foul | Matthew Edwards (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Fabian Herbers (CF Montréal). |
| 44' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Saba Lobjanidze's (Atlanta United) with left footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 22% misses to the right. |
| 45' | Foul | Kwadwo Opoku (CF Montréal) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Luis Abram (Atlanta United). |
| 45'+1' | Foul | Emmanuel Latte Lath (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Joel Waterman (CF Montréal). |
| 45'+4' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty's (CF Montréal) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% misses to the left. |
| 45'+4' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, Atlanta United 1, CF Montréal 0. |
| 46' | Substitution | Substitution, CF Montréal. Bryce Duke replaces Fabian Herbers. |
| 46' | Substitution | Substitution, CF Montréal. Tom Pearce replaces Kwadwo Opoku. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: Atlanta United 1, CF Montréal 0. |
| 47' | Goal | Goal! 1:1. Nathan-Dylan Saliba (CF Montréal) scored with header from the center of the box with an xG of 80% to the lower right zone. Assisted by Prince Owusu, second assist by Bryce Duke. |
| 50' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (CF Montréal). Executed by Bryce Duke. |
| 54' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Miguel AlmirĂłn's (Atlanta United) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 8% is blocked by Luca Petrasso. |
| 55' | Foul | Caden Clark (CF Montréal) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Bartosz Slisz (Atlanta United). |
| 58' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Atlanta United). Executed by Alexey Miranchuk. |
| 59' | Foul | Caden Clark (CF Montréal) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Stian Gregersen (Atlanta United). |
| 59' | Foul | Ronald Hernåndez (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Prince Owusu (CF Montréal). |
| 60' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Tom Pearce's (CF Montréal) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Bartosz Slisz. |
| 61' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (CF Montréal). Executed by Bryce Duke. |
| 61' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. George Campbell's (CF Montréal) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 6% is saved by Brad Guzan. |
| 62' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (CF Montréal). Executed by Bryce Duke. |
| 62' | Foul | Matthew Edwards (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Prince Owusu (CF Montréal). |
| 63' | Goal | Goal! 2:1. Emmanuel Latte Lath (Atlanta United) scored with right footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 43% to the bottom left corner. |
| 65' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Luca Petrasso's (CF Montréal) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 5% misses to the right. |
| 66' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Emmanuel Latte Lath's (Atlanta United) with left footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 39% is saved by Jonathan Sirois. |
| 69' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Saba Lobjanidze's (Atlanta United) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 5% is blocked by Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty. |
| 69' | Foul | Prince Owusu (CF Montréal) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Stian Gregersen (Atlanta United). |
| 69' | Caution | Emmanuel Latte Lath (Atlanta United) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 71' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (CF Montréal). Executed by Tom Pearce. |
| 71' | Goal | Goal! 2:2. Prince Owusu (CF Montréal) scored with right footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 98% to the central bottom zone. Assisted by George Campbell, second assist by Tom Pearce. |
| 73' | Offside | Offside, CF Montréal. Prince Owusu is caught offside. |
| 74' | Foul | Matthew Edwards (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Tom Pearce (CF Montréal). |
| 76' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Caden Clark's (CF Montréal) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 7% goes over to the right. |
| 77' | Foul | Matthew Edwards (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Tom Pearce (CF Montréal). |
| 80' | Foul | Mateusz Klich (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Nathan-Dylan Saliba (CF Montréal). |
| 80' | Caution | Nathan-Dylan Saliba (CF Montréal) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 80' | Caution | Mateusz Klich (Atlanta United) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 80' | Substitution | Substitution, CF Montréal. Sunusi Ibrahim replaces Prince Owusu. |
| 83' | Substitution | Substitution, Atlanta United. Jay Fortune replaces Mateusz Klich. |
| 83' | Substitution | Substitution, Atlanta United. Derrick Williams replaces Stian Gregersen. |
| 83' | Substitution | Substitution, Atlanta United. Edwin Mosquera replaces Saba Lobjanidze. |
| 84' | Substitution | Substitution, CF MontrĂ©al. Fernando Ălvarez replaces Luca Petrasso. |
| 84' | Foul | Bryce Duke (CF Montréal) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ronald Hernåndez (Atlanta United). |
| 85' | Goal | Goal! 3:2. Edwin Mosquera (Atlanta United) scored with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 8% to the top right corner. Assisted by Miguel AlmirĂłn. |
| 86' | Substitution | Substitution, CF Montréal. Victor Loturi replaces Samuel Piette. |
| 87' | Foul | Bryce Duke (CF Montréal) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jay Fortune (Atlanta United). |
| 89' | FreeKick | Free kick saved. Tom Pearce's (CF Montréal) with left footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 7% is saved by Brad Guzan. |
| 89' | Foul | Alexey Miranchuk (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Victor Loturi (CF Montréal). |
| 90' | Substitution | Substitution, Atlanta United. Noah Cobb replaces Emmanuel Latte Lath. |
| 90'+1' | Foul | George Campbell (CF Montréal) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Edwin Mosquera (Atlanta United). |
| 90'+1' | Caution | Edwin Mosquera (Atlanta United) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 90'+3' | Foul | Miguel Almirón (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Joel Waterman (CF Montréal). |
| 90'+8' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Sunusi Ibrahim's (CF Montréal) with header from the center of the box with an xG of 73% goes over. |
| 90'+10' | Foul | George Campbell (CF Montréal) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Edwin Mosquera (Atlanta United). |
| 90'+11' | ShotAtGoal | Sunusi Ibrahim (CF Montréal) hits the cross bar from the center of the box with an xG of 18%. |
| 90'+11' | Foul | Matthew Edwards (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Fernando Ălvarez (CF MontrĂ©al). |
| 90'+11' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, Atlanta United 3, CF Montréal 2. |
| 90'+11' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
Emmanuel Latte Lath is already showing his worth for Atlanta United.
The MLS-record incoming transfer (reported $22 million plus add-ons) scored a brace in his Five Stripes debut, beating CF Montréal goalkeeper Jonathan Sirois twice in Saturday's 3-2 season-opening win.
Emmanuel Latte Lath is already showing his worth for Atlanta United.
The MLS-record incoming transfer (reported $22 million plus add-ons) scored a brace in his Five Stripes debut, beating CF Montréal goalkeeper Jonathan Sirois twice in Saturday's 3-2 season-opening win.
Latte Lath opened the scoring in the 42nd minute, heading Saba Lobjanidze's corner kick into the back of the net to give the hosts the lead, much to the delight of a raucous crowd at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
After Nathan Saliba's 63rd-minute equalizer for CFTML, Latte Lath put Atlanta back on top within minutes, pouncing on a loose ball inside the box.
Returning club legend and fellow winter DP signing Miguel AlmirĂłn was also in the starting XI for Atlanta, who are among the early-season favorites in a loaded Eastern Conference.
They looked the part in Saturday's debut, adding to Latte Lath's brace with a stunning late winner from Edwin Mosquera to get their season off on the right foot.
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 2' | Foul | Ryan Hollingshead (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Hassani Dotson (Minnesota United FC). |
| 5' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Tanitoluwa Oluwaseyi's (Minnesota United FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 16% misses to the right. |
| 9' | Foul | Bongokuhle Hlongwane (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Marlon Santos (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 11' | Foul | Marlon Santos (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kelvin Yeboah (Minnesota United FC). |
| 12' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Denis Bouanga's (Los Angeles Football Club) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% goes over. |
| 13' | ShotAtGoal | Kelvin Yeboah (Minnesota United FC) hits the left post from the central position outside the box with an xG of 6%. |
| 13' | Foul | Tanitoluwa Oluwaseyi (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Aaron Long (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 14' | ShotAtGoal | Kelvin Yeboah (Minnesota United FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 7%. |
| 14' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. JoaquĂn Pereyra's (Minnesota United FC) with left footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 6% is blocked by Ryan Hollingshead. |
| 14' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Minnesota United FC). Executed by JoaquĂn Pereyra. |
| 15' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Los Angeles Football Club). Executed by Denis Bouanga. |
| 16' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Los Angeles Football Club). Executed by David MartĂnez. |
| 16' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Jeremy Ebobisse's (Los Angeles Football Club) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 12% goes over to the left. |
| 17' | Foul | Ryan Hollingshead (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Tanitoluwa Oluwaseyi (Minnesota United FC). |
| 18' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. David MartĂnez's (Los Angeles Football Club) with left footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% goes over to the left. |
| 21' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Los Angeles Football Club). Executed by Denis Bouanga. |
| 24' | Foul | Timothy Tillman (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kelvin Yeboah (Minnesota United FC). |
| 25' | Foul | Wil Trapp (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jeremy Ebobisse (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 26' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Tanitoluwa Oluwaseyi's (Minnesota United FC) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 3% goes over to the right. |
| 26' | Foul | Ryan Hollingshead (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Bongokuhle Hlongwane (Minnesota United FC). |
| 28' | Foul | Wil Trapp (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Denis Bouanga (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 30' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Minnesota United FC). Executed by JoaquĂn Pereyra. |
| 30' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Kelvin Yeboah's (Minnesota United FC) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 5% is blocked by Igor Jesus. |
| 31' | Foul | Tanitoluwa Oluwaseyi (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Timothy Tillman (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 32' | Foul | David MartĂnez (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Joseph Rosales (Minnesota United FC). |
| 35' | Foul | Bongokuhle Hlongwane (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Denis Bouanga (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 36' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Tanitoluwa Oluwaseyi's (Minnesota United FC) with left footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 2% misses to the left. |
| 38' | Foul | Ryan Hollingshead (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kelvin Yeboah (Minnesota United FC). |
| 39' | Foul | Jeremy Ebobisse (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Michael Boxall (Minnesota United FC). |
| 39' | Caution | Michael Boxall (Minnesota United FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 41' | Foul | Denis Bouanga (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Tanitoluwa Oluwaseyi (Minnesota United FC). |
| 42' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Igor Jesus's (Los Angeles Football Club) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by Tanitoluwa Oluwaseyi. |
| 43' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. David MartĂnez's (Los Angeles Football Club) with left footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% is saved by Dayne St. Clair. |
| 45' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Timothy Tillman's (Los Angeles Football Club) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 6% misses to the left. |
| 45'+1' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Denis Bouanga's (Los Angeles Football Club) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 7% is saved by Dayne St. Clair. |
| 45'+1' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Ryan Hollingshead's (Los Angeles Football Club) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 27% misses to the left. |
| 45'+2' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, Los Angeles Football Club 0, Minnesota United FC 0. |
| 46' | Substitution | Substitution, Minnesota United FC. Anthony Markanich replaces Joseph Rosales. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: Los Angeles Football Club 0, Minnesota United FC 0. |
| 52' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Denis Bouanga's (Los Angeles Football Club) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 17% is saved by Dayne St. Clair. |
| 53' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Minnesota United FC). Executed by JoaquĂn Pereyra. |
| 54' | Foul | Denis Bouanga (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Bongokuhle Hlongwane (Minnesota United FC). |
| 55' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. JoaquĂn Pereyra's (Minnesota United FC) with left footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by Marlon Santos. |
| 55' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Kelvin Yeboah's (Minnesota United FC) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Marlon Santos. |
| 56' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Jeremy Ebobisse's (Los Angeles Football Club) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% is saved by Dayne St. Clair. |
| 57' | Foul | Carlos Harvey (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Denis Bouanga (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 58' | Foul | Foul by Wil Trapp (Minnesota United FC). |
| 58' | Foul | Kelvin Yeboah (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Timothy Tillman (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 61' | Foul | JoaquĂn Pereyra (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Timothy Tillman (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 66' | Substitution | Substitution, Minnesota United FC. Sang Bin Jeong replaces Tanitoluwa Oluwaseyi. |
| 66' | Substitution | Substitution, Minnesota United FC. Robin Lod replaces JoaquĂn Pereyra. |
| 67' | Foul | Robin Lod (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jeremy Ebobisse (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 71' | Substitution | Substitution, Los Angeles Football Club. Nathan Ordaz replaces David MartĂnez. |
| 72' | Offside | Offside, Los Angeles Football Club. Jeremy Ebobisse is caught offside. |
| 73' | Foul | Michael Boxall (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jeremy Ebobisse (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 74' | Foul | Nathan Ordaz (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Hassani Dotson (Minnesota United FC). |
| 74' | Caution | Hassani Dotson (Minnesota United FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 76' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Los Angeles Football Club). Executed by Mark Delgado. |
| 78' | Goal | Goal! 1:0. Jeremy Ebobisse (Los Angeles Football Club) scored with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 8% to the top left corner. Assisted by Nathan Ordaz, second assist by Denis Bouanga. |
| 79' | Substitution | Substitution, Minnesota United FC. Samuel Shashoua replaces Hassani Dotson. |
| 79' | Substitution | Substitution, Los Angeles Football Club. Olivier Giroud replaces Jeremy Ebobisse. |
| 79' | Substitution | Substitution, Los Angeles Football Club. Eddie Segura replaces Marlon Santos. |
| 81' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Olivier Giroud's (Los Angeles Football Club) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 31% is saved by Dayne St. Clair. |
| 82' | Foul | Bongokuhle Hlongwane (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ryan Hollingshead (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 83' | Offside | Offside, Los Angeles Football Club. Olivier Giroud is caught offside. |
| 85' | Substitution | Substitution, Minnesota United FC. LoĂŻc Mesanvi replaces Carlos Harvey. |
| 88' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Sang Bin Jeong's (Minnesota United FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 8% is saved by Hugo Lloris. |
| 89' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Minnesota United FC). Executed by Robin Lod. |
| 90'+1' | Foul | Eddie Segura (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kelvin Yeboah (Minnesota United FC). |
| 90'+1' | Substitution | Substitution, Los Angeles Football Club. Yaw Yeboah replaces Ryan Hollingshead. |
| 90'+1' | Substitution | Substitution, Los Angeles Football Club. Nkosi Tafari replaces Timothy Tillman. |
| 90'+2' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Kelvin Yeboah's (Minnesota United FC) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 5% is saved by Hugo Lloris. |
| 90'+4' | Foul | Nathan Ordaz (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Anthony Markanich (Minnesota United FC). |
| 90'+4' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, Los Angeles Football Club 1, Minnesota United FC 0. |
| 90'+4' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
MLS is Back with a bang, thanks to LAFC striker Jeremy Ebobisse.
The 27-year-old veteran scored the first goal of the 2025 MLS season in stunning fashion, curling a left-footed effort into the upper left-hand corner from the edge of the box.
MLS is Back with a bang, thanks to LAFC striker Jeremy Ebobisse.
The 27-year-old veteran scored the first goal of the 2025 MLS season in stunning fashion, curling a left-footed effort into the upper left-hand corner from the edge of the box.
His 78th-minute strike was also the game-winner for LAFC in a 1-0 home victory over Minnesota United FC.
With Saturday's result, the Black & Gold have won eight straight season-opening games.
The streak continues with the help of Ebobisse, an offseason free-agent signing after previous stints with the Portland Timbers and San Jose Earthquakes. Now, he's an instant hit among the LAFC faithful at BMO Stadium.
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 2' | Foul | Ibrahim Aliyu (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ian Fray (Inter Miami CF). |
| 4' | Foul | Telasco Segovia (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Amine Bassi (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 5' | Foul | Telasco Segovia (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jack McGlynn (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 6' | Goal | Goal! 0:1. Telasco Segovia (Inter Miami CF) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 33% to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Luis SuĂĄrez, second assist by Benjamin Cremaschi. |
| 7' | Offside | Offside, Houston Dynamo FC. Amine Bassi is caught offside. |
| 10' | Foul | Ian Fray (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ibrahim Aliyu (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 11' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Luis SuĂĄrez's (Inter Miami CF) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 13% misses to the left. |
| 15' | Foul | Franco Escobar (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Yannick Bright (Inter Miami CF). |
| 16' | Caution | Yannick Bright (Inter Miami CF) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 17' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Amine Bassi's (Houston Dynamo FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 49% is saved by Oscar Ustari. |
| 20' | Foul | Jordi Alba (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sebastian Kowalczyk (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 22' | Foul | Yannick Bright (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jose De Lima Junior (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 24' | Foul | Sebastian Kowalczyk (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sergio Busquets (Inter Miami CF). |
| 26' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Luis SuĂĄrez's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 11% misses to the left. |
| 27' | Foul | Yannick Bright (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ibrahim Aliyu (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 27' | Caution | Ibrahim Aliyu (Houston Dynamo FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 32' | Foul | Sebastian Kowalczyk (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Tadeo Allende (Inter Miami CF). |
| 32' | Foul | Luis SuĂĄrez (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Erik Sviatchenko (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 33' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Tadeo Allende's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 8% is saved by Andrew Tarbell. |
| 34' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Jose De Lima Junior's (Houston Dynamo FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% goes over to the left. |
| 36' | Foul | Foul by Griffin Dorsey (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 37' | Goal | Goal! 0:2. Tadeo Allende (Inter Miami CF) scored with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 8% to the top right corner. Assisted by Luis SuĂĄrez, second assist by Telasco Segovia. |
| 39' | Offside | Offside, Houston Dynamo FC. Ezequiel Ponce is caught offside. |
| 40' | Foul | Benjamin Cremaschi (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jose De Lima Junior (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 41' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Ibrahim Aliyu's (Houston Dynamo FC) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 4% misses to the left. |
| 43' | Foul | Ian Fray (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Amine Bassi (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 44' | Foul | Noah Allen (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Franco Escobar (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 45' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Jordi Alba's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 4% is saved by Andrew Tarbell. |
| 45'+2' | Goal | Goal! 0:3. Telasco Segovia (Inter Miami CF) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 8% to the bottom left corner. |
| 45'+3' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, Houston Dynamo FC 0, Inter Miami CF 3. |
| 46' | Substitution | Substitution, Houston Dynamo FC. Ethan Bartlow replaces Erik Sviatchenko. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: Houston Dynamo FC 0, Inter Miami CF 3. |
| 48' | Foul | Luis SuĂĄrez (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jose De Lima Junior (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 49' | Foul | Ian Fray (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Amine Bassi (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 50' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Telasco Segovia. |
| 50' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Jordi Alba's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% goes over. |
| 51' | Foul | Sebastian Kowalczyk (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sergio Busquets (Inter Miami CF). |
| 53' | Foul | Tadeo Allende (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ethan Bartlow (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 54' | Foul | Sergio Busquets (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sebastian Kowalczyk (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 55' | Substitution | Substitution, Houston Dynamo FC. NicolĂĄs Lodeiro replaces Ibrahim Aliyu. |
| 55' | Substitution | Substitution, Houston Dynamo FC. Daniel Steres replaces Franco Escobar. |
| 56' | Foul | Noah Allen (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Amine Bassi (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 59' | Foul | Luis SuĂĄrez (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Obafemi Awodesu (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 59' | Caution | Obafemi Awodesu (Houston Dynamo FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 60' | Foul | Sebastian Kowalczyk (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Yannick Bright (Inter Miami CF). |
| 62' | Offside | Offside, Houston Dynamo FC. Ezequiel Ponce is caught offside. |
| 63' | Foul | Sebastian Kowalczyk (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Luis SuĂĄrez (Inter Miami CF). |
| 63' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. Federico Redondo replaces Yannick Bright. |
| 67' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Ezequiel Ponce's (Houston Dynamo FC) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 5% is blocked by Gonzalo LujĂĄn. |
| 67' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Amine Bassi's (Houston Dynamo FC) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 6% is saved by Oscar Ustari. |
| 67' | Foul | Oscar Ustari (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ezequiel Ponce (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 69' | Foul | Sergio Busquets (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by NicolĂĄs Lodeiro (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 71' | Offside | Offside, Inter Miami CF. Tadeo Allende is caught offside. |
| 72' | Offside | Offside, Inter Miami CF. Tadeo Allende is caught offside. |
| 73' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. David Ruiz replaces Telasco Segovia. |
| 73' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. Robert Taylor replaces Tadeo Allende. |
| 73' | Foul | NicolĂĄs Lodeiro (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Federico Redondo (Inter Miami CF). |
| 73' | Caution | Federico Redondo (Inter Miami CF) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 74' | Foul | Jose De Lima Junior (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by David Ruiz (Inter Miami CF). |
| 76' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Houston Dynamo FC). Executed by Jack McGlynn. |
| 76' | Substitution | Substitution, Houston Dynamo FC. Erik Dueñas replaces Amine Bassi. |
| 78' | Foul | David Ruiz (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ethan Bartlow (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 79' | Goal | Goal! 0:4. Luis SuĂĄrez (Inter Miami CF) scored with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 20% to the top left corner. Assisted by Sergio Busquets. |
| 81' | Offside | Offside, Inter Miami CF. Luis SuĂĄrez is caught offside. |
| 82' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. Santiago Morales replaces Sergio Busquets. |
| 82' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. Leo Afonso replaces Luis SuĂĄrez. |
| 84' | Substitution | Substitution, Houston Dynamo FC. Gabriel Segal replaces Ezequiel Ponce. |
| 84' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Robert Taylor. |
| 84' | Foul | Ian Fray (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Gabriel Segal (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 85' | Goal | Goal! 1:4. Nicolås Lodeiro (Houston Dynamo FC) scored with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 12% to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Erik Dueñas. |
| 87' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Houston Dynamo FC). Executed by Sebastian Kowalczyk. |
| 87' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Jose De Lima Junior's (Houston Dynamo FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% misses to the left. |
| 87' | Foul | Jose De Lima Junior (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Leo Afonso (Inter Miami CF). |
| 89' | Foul | Federico Redondo (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Griffin Dorsey (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 90' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. David Ruiz's (Inter Miami CF) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 33% misses to the right. |
| 90' | Foul | Obafemi Awodesu (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Leo Afonso (Inter Miami CF). |
| 90'+1' | Foul | Noah Allen (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Gabriel Segal (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 90'+2' | Foul | Obafemi Awodesu (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Leo Afonso (Inter Miami CF). |
| 90'+2' | Caution | Leo Afonso (Inter Miami CF) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 90'+4' | Foul | Sebastian Kowalczyk (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Benjamin Cremaschi (Inter Miami CF). |
| 90'+4' | Caution | Benjamin Cremaschi (Inter Miami CF) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 90'+5' | Foul | Sebastian Kowalczyk (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jordi Alba (Inter Miami CF). |
| 90'+5' | Caution | Jordi Alba (Inter Miami CF) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 90'+6' | Foul | Ian Fray (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ethan Bartlow (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 90'+6' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, Houston Dynamo FC 1, Inter Miami CF 4. |
| 90'+6' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
| 91' | Caution | Ian Fray (Inter Miami CF) is shown the red card |
No Lionel Messi, no problem.
No Lionel Messi, no problem.
Inter Miami CF rolled past Houston Dynamo FC in Sunday Night Soccer presented by Continental Tire, earning a 4-1 road victory at Shell Energy Stadium without the 2024 Landon Donovan MLS MVP.
Sans Messi, Luis SuĂĄrez put in a stunning individual performance. The iconic Uruguayan striker assisted on two first-half goals before scoring himself to seal the win.
"We are possibly talking about one of the best five center forwards in the world in the last 10 years," Miami head coach Javier Mascherano said post-match via a translator.
"He has played with great teams and everywhere he has had a great deal of influence, not just in Barcelona and Liverpool. Obviously for me, it's a privilege as a coach to train this kind of players."
SuĂĄrez wasn't the only standout for Miami, of course. Venezuela international Telasco Segovia bagged a first-half brace, putting him at three goals in his first two MLS matches. But for Mascherano, the 21-year-old's performance was no surprise.
"The decision to go get a player like Telasco is because we saw quality, he can play in our team, he contributes a lot of things," Mascherano said of the offseason signing, who's helped replace Diego GĂłmez moving to Premier League side Brighton & Hove Albion.
"... He has the last pass, he also has a goal, but also in the defensive stance. We know that we can also count on him in different positions and gives us diversity that allows him to be a very important player. We're very happy with him."
Along with Segovia, on-loan forward Tadeo Allende continued his excellent form, smashing into the top corner for his second goal across all competitions. While there's no direct replacement for Messi in MLS â or on the planet â Miami continue to find contributions by committee.
"I am so happy for them because they come here to impact the team," SuĂĄrez told MLS Season Pass sideline reporter Andrew Wiebe after the match. "They work very hard to help the team with running and pressure. When we have the ball, they run a lot to create the chances."
After training on Friday, Messi was a surprise late scratch for the trip to Houston.
Miami's captain stayed home in South Florida amid a congested early-season schedule, a decision Mascherano said was not taken lightly. Miami are balancing MLS play with a Concacaf Champions Cup run, which continues Thursday in the Round of 16 by hosting Jamaican side Cavalier FC.
Amid great expectations, the record-setting 2024 Supporters' Shield winners are taking no chances with the Argentine No. 10's health.
"I don't know a single player that knows their body as Leo knows his," Mascherano said. "The three games in six days and the work that he had done, it was better for him to rest, especially on a trip that's two and a half or three hours. We're thinking about a little bit in his physical well-being."
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 2' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Austin FC). Executed by Dani Pereira. |
| 2' | Foul | Antony Alves Santos (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Dani Pereira (Austin FC). |
| 3' | Foul | JĂĄder Obrian (Austin FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jimer Fory (Portland Timbers). |
| 5' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Felipe Mora's (Portland Timbers) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 18% is saved by Brad Stuver. |
| 6' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Portland Timbers). Executed by David Da Costa. |
| 6' | Foul | Dani Pereira (Austin FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Finn Surman (Portland Timbers). |
| 9' | Foul | Antony Alves Santos (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ilie SĂĄnchez (Austin FC). |
| 11' | ShotAtGoal | Ariel Lassiter (Portland Timbers) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 4%. |
| 12' | Offside | Offside, Austin FC. JĂĄder Obrian is caught offside. |
| 13' | Foul | Brandon VĂĄzquez (Austin FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Finn Surman (Portland Timbers). |
| 15' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Osman Bukari's (Austin FC) with right footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by Jimer Fory. |
| 15' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Brandon VĂĄzquez's (Austin FC) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 5% is saved by James Pantemis. |
| 16' | Foul | Felipe Mora (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Julio Cascante (Austin FC). |
| 18' | Foul | Osman Bukari (Austin FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Antony Alves Santos (Portland Timbers). |
| 19' | Foul | JĂĄder Obrian (Austin FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jimer Fory (Portland Timbers). |
| 28' | Offside | Offside, Austin FC. Brandon VĂĄzquez is caught offside. |
| 29' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Dani Pereira's (Austin FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% is saved by James Pantemis. |
| 31' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Austin FC). Executed by Owen Wolff. |
| 32' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Mikkel Desler's (Austin FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% misses to the left. |
| 33' | Foul | Owen Wolff (Austin FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Joao Ortiz (Portland Timbers). |
| 35' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Austin FC). Executed by Owen Wolff. |
| 35' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Ilie SĂĄnchez's (Austin FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 5% goes over. |
| 37' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Portland Timbers). Executed by David Da Costa. |
| 38' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Felipe Mora's (Portland Timbers) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 6% is blocked by Julio Cascante. |
| 38' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Portland Timbers). Executed by David Da Costa. |
| 38' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. David Ayala's (Portland Timbers) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 18% is blocked by Julio Cascante. |
| 39' | Foul | JĂĄder Obrian (Austin FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Zac McGraw (Portland Timbers). |
| 39' | Caution | Zac McGraw (Portland Timbers) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 42' | Substitution | Substitution, Austin FC. Oleksandr Svatok replaces Julio Cascante. |
| 42' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Portland Timbers). Executed by David Da Costa. |
| 44' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Ariel Lassiter's (Portland Timbers) with left footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by Guilherme Biro. |
| 44' | Foul | David Ayala (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Dani Pereira (Austin FC). |
| 44' | Caution | Guilherme Biro (Austin FC) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 45'+2' | Foul | Antony Alves Santos (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Brandon VĂĄzquez (Austin FC). |
| 45'+3' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, Portland Timbers 0, Austin FC 0. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: Portland Timbers 0, Austin FC 0. |
| 49' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Portland Timbers). Executed by David Da Costa. |
| 51' | Foul | JĂĄder Obrian (Austin FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jimer Fory (Portland Timbers). |
| 52' | Offside | Offside, Austin FC. JĂĄder Obrian is caught offside. |
| 53' | Foul | Ilie SĂĄnchez (Austin FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Antony Alves Santos (Portland Timbers). |
| 53' | Caution | Antony Alves Santos (Portland Timbers) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 55' | Foul | Mikkel Desler (Austin FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jimer Fory (Portland Timbers). |
| 55' | Caution | Jimer Fory (Portland Timbers) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 57' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. JĂĄder Obrian's (Austin FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 10% goes over. |
| 60' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Osman Bukari's (Austin FC) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 3% goes over. |
| 62' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Portland Timbers). Executed by David Da Costa. |
| 62' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. David Ayala's (Portland Timbers) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 9% misses to the right. |
| 62' | Substitution | Substitution, Austin FC. Myrto Uzuni replaces JĂĄder Obrian. |
| 62' | Substitution | Substitution, Austin FC. Besard Sabovic replaces Ilie SĂĄnchez. |
| 63' | Foul | Antony Alves Santos (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Owen Wolff (Austin FC). |
| 64' | Foul | Besard Sabovic (Austin FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Joao Ortiz (Portland Timbers). |
| 64' | Caution | Joao Ortiz (Portland Timbers) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 66' | Substitution | Substitution, Portland Timbers. Kevin Kelsy replaces Felipe Mora. |
| 66' | Substitution | Substitution, Portland Timbers. Diego CharĂĄ replaces Joao Ortiz. |
| 69' | Foul | Brandon VĂĄzquez (Austin FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Finn Surman (Portland Timbers). |
| 71' | Foul | Brendan Hines-Ike (Austin FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kevin Kelsy (Portland Timbers). |
| 74' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Kevin Kelsy's (Portland Timbers) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 7% goes over. |
| 75' | Foul | Brandon VĂĄzquez (Austin FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Finn Surman (Portland Timbers). |
| 76' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Besard Sabovic's (Austin FC) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% is saved by James Pantemis. |
| 76' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Brandon VĂĄzquez's (Austin FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 17% misses to the right. |
| 81' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Austin FC). Executed by Owen Wolff. |
| 81' | Foul | Zac McGraw (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Oleksandr Svatok (Austin FC). |
| 82' | Substitution | Substitution, Austin FC. Jon Gallagher replaces Osman Bukari. |
| 82' | Substitution | Substitution, Austin FC. NicolĂĄs Dubersarsky replaces Owen Wolff. |
| 82' | Substitution | Substitution, Portland Timbers. Eric Miller replaces Ariel Lassiter. |
| 82' | Substitution | Substitution, Portland Timbers. Cristhian Paredes replaces David Ayala. |
| 85' | Offside | Offside, Austin FC. Brandon VĂĄzquez is caught offside. |
| 88' | Foul | Ian Smith (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Brandon VĂĄzquez (Austin FC). |
| 89' | Goal | Goal! 1:0. David Da Costa (Portland Timbers) scored from free kick with right footed shot from the left wing with an xG of 4% to the lower right central zone. |
| 90'+1' | Foul | Besard Sabovic (Austin FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Cristhian Paredes (Portland Timbers). |
| 90'+1' | Caution | Cristhian Paredes (Portland Timbers) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 90'+3' | Substitution | Substitution, Portland Timbers. Claudio Bravo replaces David Da Costa. |
| 90'+4' | Foul | Cristhian Paredes (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Guilherme Biro (Austin FC). |
| 90'+6' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Austin FC). Executed by Dani Pereira. |
| 90'+6' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
| 90'+6' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, Portland Timbers 1, Austin FC 0. |
David Da Costa is off and running.
The Portland Timbers' new Designated Player No. 10 scored his first MLS goal on Saturday night, bending home a free kick to earn a 1-0 victory over Austin FC at Providence Park.
David Da Costa is off and running.
The Portland Timbers' new Designated Player No. 10 scored his first MLS goal on Saturday night, bending home a free kick to earn a 1-0 victory over Austin FC at Providence Park.
But here's the question: Was it a shot or a cross?
The Portuguese midfielder, acquired last month from Ligue 1's RC Lens for reportedly around $6 million, smiled when asked by local media.
"I'm very happy for my first goal," Da Costa said through a translator. "When I shot it, I just wanted to put it in the exact spot that it landed, that area. Then it went in!"
Da Costa arrives in Portland to replace Evander, the 2024 Landon Donovan MLS MVP finalist who was traded to FC Cincinnati for a league-record fee ($12 million) earlier this winter.
While those are big shoes to fill, the 24-year-old has left a positive early impression.
"What we saw tonight was a DP No. 10 that I think is going to be special," head coach Phil Neville said after his team's first win of the 2025 season.
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 1' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Gabriel Pirani's (D.C. United) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 11% misses to the left. |
| 3' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Christian Benteke's (D.C. United) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 17% is saved by Chris Brady. |
| 3' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Hugo Cuypers's (Chicago Fire FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 33% is saved by Kim Joon Hong. |
| 4' | Goal | Goal! 0:1. Christian Benteke (D.C. United) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 36% to the lower left zone. Assisted by Gabriel Pirani, second assist by David Schnegg. |
| 5' | Foul | Sergio Oregel (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Boris Enow (D.C. United). |
| 6' | Foul | Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by David Schnegg (D.C. United). |
| 7' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Christian Benteke's (D.C. United) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 50% is saved by Chris Brady. |
| 11' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Chicago Fire FC). Executed by Philip Zinckernagel. |
| 11' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Jonathan Dean's (Chicago Fire FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% misses to the right. |
| 13' | Foul | Hosei Kijima (D.C. United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sam Rogers (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 17' | Foul | Christian Benteke (D.C. United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Andrew Gutman (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 21' | Foul | Aaron Herrera (D.C. United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jonathan Bamba (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 22' | Foul | Hosei Kijima (D.C. United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sam Rogers (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 26' | Foul | Hugo Cuypers (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Lucas Bartlett (D.C. United). |
| 28' | Foul | Kellyn Acosta (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Boris Enow (D.C. United). |
| 28' | ShotAtGoal | Hugo Cuypers (Chicago Fire FC) hits the cross bar from the centre of the box with an xG of 43%. |
| 30' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Chicago Fire FC). Executed by Philip Zinckernagel. |
| 30' | ShotAtGoal | Jack Elliott (Chicago Fire FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 19%. |
| 30' | Goal | Goal! 1:1. Hugo Cuypers (Chicago Fire FC) scored with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 94% to the lower right central zone. Assisted by Jack Elliott, second assist by Philip Zinckernagel. |
| 34' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Christian Benteke's (D.C. United) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 10% misses to the right. |
| 36' | ShotAtGoal | Christian Benteke (D.C. United) hits the cross bar from the centre of the box with an xG of 17%. |
| 37' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (D.C. United). Executed by David Schnegg. |
| 37' | Offside | Offside, D.C. United. Christian Benteke is caught offside. |
| 38' | Foul | David Schnegg (D.C. United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sergio Oregel (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 39' | Offside | Offside, D.C. United. Hosei Kijima is caught offside. |
| 39' | Foul | Jack Elliott (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jared Stroud (D.C. United). |
| 40' | Foul | Jonathan Bamba (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Brandon Servania (D.C. United). |
| 42' | Foul | Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kye Rowles (D.C. United). |
| 42' | Caution | Kye Rowles (D.C. United) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 43' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Jack Elliott's (Chicago Fire FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 20% goes over. |
| 44' | Foul | Foul by Jared Stroud (D.C. United). |
| 45' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Jared Stroud's (D.C. United) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 11% is blocked by Andrew Gutman. |
| 45'+1' | Foul | Sam Williams (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Brandon Servania (D.C. United). |
| 45'+5' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (D.C. United). Executed by Aaron Herrera. |
| 45'+5' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Lucas Bartlett's (D.C. United) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 16% goes over. |
| 45'+5' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, Chicago Fire FC 1, D.C. United 1. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: Chicago Fire FC 1, D.C. United 1. |
| 47' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Chicago Fire FC). Executed by Philip Zinckernagel. |
| 50' | Foul | Jonathan Bamba (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Aaron Herrera (D.C. United). |
| 50' | Caution | Aaron Herrera (D.C. United) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 51' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Chicago Fire FC). Executed by Philip Zinckernagel. |
| 52' | Foul | Hosei Kijima (D.C. United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kellyn Acosta (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 52' | Foul | David Schnegg (D.C. United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 53' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Jared Stroud's (D.C. United) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 8% is blocked by Andrew Gutman. |
| 54' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (D.C. United). Executed by Aaron Herrera. |
| 55' | Foul | Boris Enow (D.C. United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Hugo Cuypers (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 57' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Jonathan Dean's (Chicago Fire FC) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 8% is saved by Kim Joon Hong. |
| 57' | Foul | Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Boris Enow (D.C. United). |
| 59' | Foul | Gabriel Pirani (D.C. United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kellyn Acosta (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 61' | Foul | Jonathan Dean (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Hosei Kijima (D.C. United). |
| 61' | Substitution | Substitution, D.C. United. Matti Peltola replaces Brandon Servania. |
| 61' | Substitution | Substitution, D.C. United. Jacob Murrell replaces Jared Stroud. |
| 62' | Foul | Jack Elliott (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Christian Benteke (D.C. United). |
| 65' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (D.C. United). Executed by Aaron Herrera. |
| 67' | Foul | Sam Williams (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Lucas Bartlett (D.C. United). |
| 69' | Offside | Offside, D.C. United. Christian Benteke is caught offside. |
| 70' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Andrew Gutman's (Chicago Fire FC) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 18% is blocked by Lucas Bartlett. |
| 70' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Chicago Fire FC). Executed by Philip Zinckernagel. |
| 70' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Jack Elliott's (Chicago Fire FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 10% is blocked by Lucas Bartlett. |
| 71' | Goal | Goal! 2:1. Hugo Cuypers (Chicago Fire FC) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 83% to the top right corner. |
| 72' | Substitution | Substitution, Chicago Fire FC. Tom Barlow replaces Hugo Cuypers. |
| 72' | Substitution | Substitution, Chicago Fire FC. Omari Glasgow replaces Philip Zinckernagel. |
| 72' | Foul | Gabriel Pirani (D.C. United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jack Elliott (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 72' | Foul | David Schnegg (D.C. United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Omari Glasgow (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 73' | Foul | Omari Glasgow (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by David Schnegg (D.C. United). |
| 75' | Substitution | Substitution, D.C. United. Dominique Badji replaces Boris Enow. |
| 76' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (D.C. United). Executed by Aaron Herrera. |
| 76' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (D.C. United). Executed by Aaron Herrera. |
| 77' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (D.C. United). Executed by Aaron Herrera. |
| 77' | ShotAtGoal | Lucas Bartlett (D.C. United) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 32%. |
| 78' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Jonathan Bamba's (Chicago Fire FC) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 8% misses to the right. |
| 80' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Dominique Badji's (D.C. United) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 41% is saved by Chris Brady. |
| 80' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (D.C. United). Executed by David Schnegg. |
| 81' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Hosei Kijima's (D.C. United) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 4% is blocked by Andrew Gutman. |
| 81' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Dominique Badji's (D.C. United) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 9% is blocked by Sam Rogers. |
| 84' | Foul | Andrew Gutman (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Matti Peltola (D.C. United). |
| 84' | Substitution | Substitution, Chicago Fire FC. Mauricio Pineda replaces Sam Williams. |
| 84' | Substitution | Substitution, Chicago Fire FC. Omar GonzĂĄlez replaces Sergio Oregel. |
| 85' | Substitution | Substitution, D.C. United. Rida Zouhir replaces Hosei Kijima. |
| 87' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Christian Benteke's (D.C. United) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 5% is saved by Chris Brady. |
| 87' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (D.C. United). Executed by Aaron Herrera. |
| 87' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Jacob Murrell's (D.C. United) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 16% is blocked by Jack Elliott. |
| 89' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Christian Benteke's (D.C. United) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 7% is blocked by Sam Rogers. |
| 89' | Caution | Sam Rogers (Chicago Fire FC) is shown the yellow card for . |
| 89' | Foul | Foul by Sam Rogers (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 90'+1' | Penalty | Penalty. Attempt missed. Christian Benteke's (D.C. United) with right footed shot with an xG of 77% goes over. |
| 90'+2' | Substitution | Substitution, Chicago Fire FC. Harold Osorio replaces Kellyn Acosta. |
| 90'+3' | Foul | Omari Glasgow (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by David Schnegg (D.C. United). |
| 90'+3' | Caution | David Schnegg (D.C. United) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 90'+4' | Foul | Kye Rowles (D.C. United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Tom Barlow (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 90'+5' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (D.C. United). Executed by Aaron Herrera. |
| 90'+6' | Goal | Goal! 2:2. Jacob Murrell (D.C. United) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 2% to the middle left zone. Assisted by Aaron Herrera, second assist by Matti Peltola. |
| 90'+7' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
| 90'+7' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, Chicago Fire FC 2, D.C. United 2. |
Oh my word.
D.C. United forward Jacob Murrell salvaged a 2-2 draw with Chicago Fire FC on Saturday night â beating goalkeeper Chris Brady with an audacious, looping bicycle kick in the 96th minute at Soldier Field.
Oh my word.
D.C. United forward Jacob Murrell salvaged a 2-2 draw with Chicago Fire FC on Saturday night â beating goalkeeper Chris Brady with an audacious, looping bicycle kick in the 96th minute at Soldier Field.
It was the 20-year-old's second career MLS goal, earning D.C. a crucial road point and canceling out Hugo Cuypers' brace for Chicago. Additionally, 2024 Golden Boot presented by Audi winner Christian Benteke scored for the Black-and-Red and missed a 91st-minute penalty kick.
"He embodies the type of values that we believe in as a club and this idea of being relentless," head coach Troy Lesesne said post-game of the 2024 MLS SuperDraft first-round selection out of Georgetown University.
"He's a guy that shows up every single day, no matter what his role is. He starts last week and gets an assist. He knows his role is to come on in this match, doesn't complain about it and he goes in and makes a big, big moment for the club in terms of gaining a point. We know at the end of the year, this could be a big one."
Last year, D.C. finished 10th in the Eastern Conference and missed the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs on the goal-differential tiebreaker.
But with an undefeated start to the 2025 campaign, could brighter days lie ahead for the historic club?
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 3' | Foul | Cedric Teuchert (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Christopher McVey (San Diego FC). |
| 5' | Foul | Eduard Löwen (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Chucky Lozano (San Diego FC). |
| 7' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (San Diego FC). Executed by Anders Dreyer. |
| 7' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Marcus Ingvartsen's (San Diego FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 13% goes over. |
| 11' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (San Diego FC). Executed by Anders Dreyer. |
| 11' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (San Diego FC). Executed by Chucky Lozano. |
| 18' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (San Diego FC). Executed by Chucky Lozano. |
| 20' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (San Diego FC). Executed by Anders Dreyer. |
| 20' | Foul | Jannes Horn (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Marcus Ingvartsen (San Diego FC). |
| 25' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Luca de la Torre's (San Diego FC) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Kyle Hiebert. |
| 26' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Chucky Lozano's (San Diego FC) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 12% is blocked by Kyle Hiebert. |
| 29' | Foul | Paddy McNair (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Cedric Teuchert (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 30' | Foul | Jasper Löffelsend (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Conrad Wallem (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 31' | Substitution | Substitution, San Diego FC. Emmanuel Boateng replaces Chucky Lozano. |
| 33' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Marcus Ingvartsen's (San Diego FC) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% goes over to the left. |
| 35' | Foul | Simon Becher (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jeppe Tverskov (San Diego FC). |
| 37' | Foul | Akil Watts (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Franco Negri (San Diego FC). |
| 37' | Caution | Franco Negri (San Diego FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 38' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Akil Watts's (St. Louis CITY SC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is saved by CJ dos Santos. |
| 38' | Foul | Franco Negri (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Eduard Löwen (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 39' | Caution | Eduard Löwen (St. Louis CITY SC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 40' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (San Diego FC). Executed by Anders Dreyer. |
| 40' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. AnĂbal Godoy's (San Diego FC) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 11% is saved by Roman BĂŒrki. |
| 41' | Foul | Marcel Hartel (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jeppe Tverskov (San Diego FC). |
| 43' | Offside | Offside, St. Louis CITY SC. Simon Becher is caught offside. |
| 44' | Foul | Paddy McNair (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Simon Becher (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 44' | Caution | Simon Becher (St. Louis CITY SC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 45'+2' | Foul | Simon Becher (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Luca de la Torre (San Diego FC). |
| 45'+2' | Offside | Offside, St. Louis CITY SC. Conrad Wallem is caught offside. |
| 45'+3' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, San Diego FC 0, St. Louis CITY SC 0. |
| 46' | Substitution | Substitution, St. Louis CITY SC. Chris Durkin replaces Cedric Teuchert. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: San Diego FC 0, St. Louis CITY SC 0. |
| 46' | Foul | Jeppe Tverskov (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Chris Durkin (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 47' | Foul | AnĂbal Godoy (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Chris Durkin (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 50' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Luca de la Torre's (San Diego FC) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 6% is blocked by Henry Kessler. |
| 55' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (San Diego FC). Executed by Anders Dreyer. |
| 55' | Foul | Akil Watts (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Franco Negri (San Diego FC). |
| 57' | Foul | Akil Watts (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Luca de la Torre (San Diego FC). |
| 58' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Jasper Löffelsend's (San Diego FC) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 11% is blocked by Conrad Wallem. |
| 58' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Anders Dreyer's (San Diego FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Henry Kessler. |
| 59' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. AnĂbal Godoy's (San Diego FC) with left footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% goes over to the left. |
| 61' | Foul | Marcel Hartel (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jasper Löffelsend (San Diego FC). |
| 61' | Substitution | Substitution, St. Louis CITY SC. Alfredo Morales replaces Eduard Löwen. |
| 61' | Substitution | Substitution, St. Louis CITY SC. JoĂŁo Klauss replaces Simon Becher. |
| 63' | Foul | Marcus Ingvartsen (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Akil Watts (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 63' | ShotAtGoal | Marcus Ingvartsen (San Diego FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 3%. |
| 64' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Christopher McVey's (San Diego FC) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 31% is blocked by Henry Kessler. |
| 66' | Foul | Anders Dreyer (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Alfredo Morales (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 68' | Caution | AnĂbal Godoy (San Diego FC) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 70' | Foul | JoĂŁo Klauss (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Christopher McVey (San Diego FC). |
| 70' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. JoĂŁo Klauss's (St. Louis CITY SC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 7% is saved by CJ dos Santos. |
| 71' | Substitution | Substitution, San Diego FC. Onni Valakari replaces AnĂbal Godoy. |
| 71' | Substitution | Substitution, San Diego FC. Ian Pilcher replaces Franco Negri. |
| 72' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Onni Valakari's (San Diego FC) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Henry Kessler. |
| 73' | Foul | Jasper Löffelsend (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Conrad Wallem (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 73' | Caution | Conrad Wallem (St. Louis CITY SC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 74' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Marcus Ingvartsen's (San Diego FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 5% goes over. |
| 76' | Foul | Onni Valakari (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Chris Durkin (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 76' | Caution | Chris Durkin (St. Louis CITY SC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 77' | Foul | Roman BĂŒrki (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Christopher McVey (San Diego FC). |
| 79' | Substitution | Substitution, San Diego FC. TomĂĄs Ăngel replaces Emmanuel Boateng. |
| 79' | Substitution | Substitution, San Diego FC. Willy Kumado replaces Jasper Löffelsend. |
| 79' | Substitution | Substitution, St. Louis CITY SC. Josh Yaro replaces Conrad Wallem. |
| 80' | Foul | JoĂŁo Klauss (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ian Pilcher (San Diego FC). |
| 83' | Foul | Paddy McNair (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by JoĂŁo Klauss (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 85' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (San Diego FC). Executed by Anders Dreyer. |
| 86' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Willy Kumado's (San Diego FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 1% goes over. |
| 86' | Substitution | Substitution, St. Louis CITY SC. Célio Pompeu replaces Marcel Hartel. |
| 87' | Caution | Kyle Hiebert (St. Louis CITY SC) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 90'+1' | Foul | JoĂŁo Klauss (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Christopher McVey (San Diego FC). |
| 90'+1' | Caution | Christopher McVey (San Diego FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 90'+3' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (San Diego FC). Executed by Anders Dreyer. |
| 90'+5' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
| 90'+5' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, San Diego FC 0, St. Louis CITY SC 0. |
San Diego FC's debut MLS season reached another milestone on Saturday night.
San Diego FC's debut MLS season reached another milestone on Saturday night.
A week after beating defending MLS Cup champions LA Galaxy, 2-0, in their first-ever game, the league's newest club played in front of a historic number of fans for their inaugural home match at Snapdragon Stadium against St. Louis CITY SC.
The recorded attendance of 34,506 goes down as the largest crowd for a sporting event in Snapdragon history.
Celebrity co-owners Issa Rae and Manny Machado were among those in attendance to witness the monumental occasion between Major League Soccer's two most recent expansion sides.
Unfortunately for the hosts, the party atmosphere took a far less festive turn in the 31st minute when star Designated Player Chucky Lozano left the game with an apparent injury.
Neither side found the breakthrough as the game ended in a 0-0 draw that keeps San Diego undefeated. They'll visit Real Salt Lake on March 8 (9:30 pm ET | MLS Season Pass) before seeking a first home win in Matchday 4 against the Columbus Crew.
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 2' | Foul | Quinn Sullivan (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by DeAndre Yedlin (FC Cincinnati). |
| 3' | Foul | DeAndre Yedlin (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kai Wagner (Philadelphia Union). |
| 5' | Offside | Offside, FC Cincinnati. Kévin Denkey is caught offside. |
| 6' | Goal | Goal! 1:0. Tai Baribo (Philadelphia Union) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 48% to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Kai Wagner, second assist by Quinn Sullivan. |
| 8' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (FC Cincinnati). Executed by Evander Da Silva Ferreira. |
| 9' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (FC Cincinnati). Executed by Evander Da Silva Ferreira. |
| 9' | Foul | Kai Wagner (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Brian Anunga (FC Cincinnati). |
| 10' | Offside | Offside, Philadelphia Union. DĂĄniel Gazdag is caught offside. |
| 11' | Foul | Gilberto Flores (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Quinn Sullivan (Philadelphia Union). |
| 16' | Foul | Kai Wagner (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by DeAndre Yedlin (FC Cincinnati). |
| 21' | Foul | Obinna Nwobodo (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jakob Glesnes (Philadelphia Union). |
| 23' | Offside | Offside, FC Cincinnati. DeAndre Yedlin is caught offside. |
| 25' | Offside | Offside, FC Cincinnati. DeAndre Yedlin is caught offside. |
| 26' | Foul | Lukas Engel (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Tai Baribo (Philadelphia Union). |
| 27' | Foul | Kévin Denkey (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Olwethu Makhanya (Philadelphia Union). |
| 28' | Foul | Tai Baribo (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Evander Da Silva Ferreira (FC Cincinnati). |
| 29' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Quinn Sullivan's (Philadelphia Union) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 12% goes over. |
| 30' | Goal | Goal! 2:0. Tai Baribo (Philadelphia Union) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 89% to the bottom right corner. Assisted by DĂĄniel Gazdag. |
| 35' | Foul | Obinna Nwobodo (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jovan Lukic (Philadelphia Union). |
| 38' | Offside | Offside, Philadelphia Union. Mikael Uhre is caught offside. |
| 43' | Foul | Francis Westfield (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Teenage Hadebe (FC Cincinnati). |
| 45' | Offside | Offside, FC Cincinnati. Kévin Denkey is caught offside. |
| 45' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Mikael Uhre's (Philadelphia Union) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% is saved by Roman Celentano. |
| 45'+2' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Jovan Lukic's (Philadelphia Union) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Gilberto Flores. |
| 45'+5' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Evander Da Silva Ferreira's (FC Cincinnati) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 11% is blocked by Jakob Glesnes. |
| 45'+5' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, Philadelphia Union 2, FC Cincinnati 0. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: Philadelphia Union 2, FC Cincinnati 0. |
| 47' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Yuya Kubo's (FC Cincinnati) with left footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Olwethu Makhanya. |
| 48' | Foul | DĂĄniel Gazdag (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Teenage Hadebe (FC Cincinnati). |
| 50' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Mikael Uhre's (Philadelphia Union) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 8% is blocked by Gilberto Flores. |
| 50' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Quinn Sullivan's (Philadelphia Union) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 23% is blocked by Lukas Engel. |
| 51' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Philadelphia Union). Executed by Kai Wagner. |
| 51' | Foul | Jakob Glesnes (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kévin Denkey (FC Cincinnati). |
| 52' | Goal | Goal! 3:0. Tai Baribo (Philadelphia Union) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 97% to the lower right central zone. Assisted by DĂĄniel Gazdag. |
| 57' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Philadelphia Union). Executed by Kai Wagner. |
| 58' | Substitution | Substitution, FC Cincinnati. Corey Baird replaces Yuya Kubo. |
| 58' | Substitution | Substitution, FC Cincinnati. Pavel Bucha replaces Brian Anunga. |
| 58' | Substitution | Substitution, FC Cincinnati. Bret Halsey replaces DeAndre Yedlin. |
| 58' | Goal | Goal! 3:1. Evander Da Silva Ferreira (FC Cincinnati) scored with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 9% to the bottom left corner. |
| 62' | Offside | Offside, Philadelphia Union. Mikael Uhre is caught offside. |
| 64' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Tai Baribo's (Philadelphia Union) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 6% is saved by Roman Celentano. |
| 65' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Philadelphia Union). Executed by Quinn Sullivan. |
| 66' | Offside | Offside, FC Cincinnati. Kévin Denkey is caught offside. |
| 69' | Substitution | Substitution, Philadelphia Union. Bruno Damiani replaces Mikael Uhre. |
| 69' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Philadelphia Union). Executed by Kai Wagner. |
| 69' | ShotAtGoal | Jovan Lukic (Philadelphia Union) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3%. |
| 69' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Bruno Damiani's (Philadelphia Union) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 17% is saved by Roman Celentano. |
| 69' | Offside | Offside, FC Cincinnati. Kévin Denkey is caught offside. |
| 70' | Foul | Evander Da Silva Ferreira (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Danley Jean Jacques (Philadelphia Union). |
| 70' | Substitution | Substitution, FC Cincinnati. Alvas Powell replaces Gilberto Flores. |
| 74' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Philadelphia Union). Executed by Kai Wagner. |
| 75' | Foul | DĂĄniel Gazdag (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Obinna Nwobodo (FC Cincinnati). |
| 75' | Caution | Obinna Nwobodo (FC Cincinnati) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 77' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. DĂĄniel Gazdag's (Philadelphia Union) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 8% misses to the left. |
| 78' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Alvas Powell's (FC Cincinnati) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 17% is saved by Andre Blake. |
| 78' | ShotAtGoal | Kévin Denkey (FC Cincinnati) hits the cross bar from the centre of the box with an xG of 62%. |
| 78' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Evander Da Silva Ferreira's (FC Cincinnati) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 28% is blocked by Jakob Glesnes. |
| 79' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Corey Baird's (FC Cincinnati) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 15% misses to the left. |
| 82' | Substitution | Substitution, Philadelphia Union. Indiana Vassilev replaces DĂĄniel Gazdag. |
| 82' | Substitution | Substitution, Philadelphia Union. Cavan Sullivan replaces Tai Baribo. |
| 82' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Philadelphia Union). Executed by Quinn Sullivan. |
| 83' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Philadelphia Union). Executed by Kai Wagner. |
| 85' | Substitution | Substitution, FC Cincinnati. Kenji Mboma Dem replaces Lukas Engel. |
| 89' | Foul | Olwethu Makhanya (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kévin Denkey (FC Cincinnati). |
| 89' | Substitution | Substitution, Philadelphia Union. JesĂșs Bueno replaces Jovan Lukic. |
| 90'+2' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Quinn Sullivan's (Philadelphia Union) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 28% is blocked by Teenage Hadebe. |
| 90'+3' | Goal | Goal! 4:1. Bruno Damiani (Philadelphia Union) scored with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 55% to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Quinn Sullivan. |
| 90'+4' | Foul | Evander Da Silva Ferreira (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Quinn Sullivan (Philadelphia Union). |
| 90'+5' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, Philadelphia Union 4, FC Cincinnati 1. |
| 90'+5' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
CHESTER, Pa. â They're off to a stunning start.
CHESTER, Pa. â They're off to a stunning start.
After missing the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs last season for the first time since 2017, the Philadelphia Union delivered yet another statement performance Saturday night, downing FC Cincinnati, 4-1, in front of a sellout Subaru Park crowd in their 2025 home opener.
Just like Matchday 1's 4-2 win at Orlando City SC, the Union were powered by Tai Baribo. The league's most in-form striker followed up on last week's brace with a hat trick, while club-record signing Bruno Damiani opened his scoring account to round out another convincing result.
Through two matches, new head coach Bradley Carnell and his staff have quietly â or not so quietly â made waves across MLS with two head-turning victories.
âI value the ball in the back of the net, and that is the most important thing,â Carnell said post-game. âThe transitional game model is our DNA, and when we get it right, thereâs a lot of fluidity, a lot of connections, a lot of synchronization with the ball.â
Through two games, Carnell's squad has impressed with eight goals scored from open play, five of them coming from Baribo, who is picking up where he left off after a 2024 season in which he netted 16 tallies across all competitions in just over 1,900 minutes.
âThe players are embracing the competition. Everybody will win at the end of the day if we carry on pushing each other, if we carry on training the way that we do," Carnell said.
"Everybody will be a victor come Matchday 34 (Decision Day)."
The man fueling this hot start is the same one who spent most of last season on the bench under former boss Jim Curtin. But with JuliĂĄn Carranzaâs departure to Eredivisie side Feyenoord, Baribo has finally gotten his chance â and heâs making the most of it, scoring goals in bunches.
âLast season, we believed in ourselves⊠(Bradley's) ideas, his philosophy of soccer⊠we are really one unit, we fight for each other, we press together, and this is the recipe to succeed,â Baribo said.
The Israeli international is just the fourth player in MLS history to score five goals in his first two games of a season, joining Javier âChicharitoâ HernĂĄndez (2021), Ayo Akinola (2020), and Brian Ching (2006) â elite company to be among. His confidence has been a driving force behind this streak.
âFor sure it is confidence, but it is confidence that you get from coaches, from my teammates, from myself,â Baribo said.
With a new coach came a slew of incoming signings to mark the transition into the Union's new era. Among the home debutants were 19-year-old homegrown defender Frankie Westfield, Serbian midfielder Jovan LukiÄ â a transfer from FK Spartak Subotica â and Damiani, who netted his first goal for the Union in the dying moments of the match.
Philadelphia will look to make it three wins out of three when they hit the road on March 8 for a Matchday 3 visit at the New England Revolution (7:30 pm ET | MLS Season Pass).
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 3' | Foul | Cedric Teuchert (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Christopher McVey (San Diego FC). |
| 5' | Foul | Eduard Löwen (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Chucky Lozano (San Diego FC). |
| 7' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (San Diego FC). Executed by Anders Dreyer. |
| 7' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Marcus Ingvartsen's (San Diego FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 13% goes over. |
| 11' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (San Diego FC). Executed by Anders Dreyer. |
| 11' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (San Diego FC). Executed by Chucky Lozano. |
| 18' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (San Diego FC). Executed by Chucky Lozano. |
| 20' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (San Diego FC). Executed by Anders Dreyer. |
| 20' | Foul | Jannes Horn (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Marcus Ingvartsen (San Diego FC). |
| 25' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Luca de la Torre's (San Diego FC) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Kyle Hiebert. |
| 26' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Chucky Lozano's (San Diego FC) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 12% is blocked by Kyle Hiebert. |
| 29' | Foul | Paddy McNair (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Cedric Teuchert (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 30' | Foul | Jasper Löffelsend (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Conrad Wallem (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 31' | Substitution | Substitution, San Diego FC. Emmanuel Boateng replaces Chucky Lozano. |
| 33' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Marcus Ingvartsen's (San Diego FC) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% goes over to the left. |
| 35' | Foul | Simon Becher (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jeppe Tverskov (San Diego FC). |
| 37' | Foul | Akil Watts (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Franco Negri (San Diego FC). |
| 37' | Caution | Franco Negri (San Diego FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 38' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Akil Watts's (St. Louis CITY SC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is saved by CJ dos Santos. |
| 38' | Foul | Franco Negri (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Eduard Löwen (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 39' | Caution | Eduard Löwen (St. Louis CITY SC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 40' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (San Diego FC). Executed by Anders Dreyer. |
| 40' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. AnĂbal Godoy's (San Diego FC) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 11% is saved by Roman BĂŒrki. |
| 41' | Foul | Marcel Hartel (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jeppe Tverskov (San Diego FC). |
| 43' | Offside | Offside, St. Louis CITY SC. Simon Becher is caught offside. |
| 44' | Foul | Paddy McNair (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Simon Becher (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 44' | Caution | Simon Becher (St. Louis CITY SC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 45'+2' | Foul | Simon Becher (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Luca de la Torre (San Diego FC). |
| 45'+2' | Offside | Offside, St. Louis CITY SC. Conrad Wallem is caught offside. |
| 45'+3' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, San Diego FC 0, St. Louis CITY SC 0. |
| 46' | Substitution | Substitution, St. Louis CITY SC. Chris Durkin replaces Cedric Teuchert. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: San Diego FC 0, St. Louis CITY SC 0. |
| 46' | Foul | Jeppe Tverskov (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Chris Durkin (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 47' | Foul | AnĂbal Godoy (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Chris Durkin (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 50' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Luca de la Torre's (San Diego FC) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 6% is blocked by Henry Kessler. |
| 55' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (San Diego FC). Executed by Anders Dreyer. |
| 55' | Foul | Akil Watts (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Franco Negri (San Diego FC). |
| 57' | Foul | Akil Watts (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Luca de la Torre (San Diego FC). |
| 58' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Jasper Löffelsend's (San Diego FC) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 11% is blocked by Conrad Wallem. |
| 58' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Anders Dreyer's (San Diego FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Henry Kessler. |
| 59' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. AnĂbal Godoy's (San Diego FC) with left footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% goes over to the left. |
| 61' | Foul | Marcel Hartel (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jasper Löffelsend (San Diego FC). |
| 61' | Substitution | Substitution, St. Louis CITY SC. Alfredo Morales replaces Eduard Löwen. |
| 61' | Substitution | Substitution, St. Louis CITY SC. JoĂŁo Klauss replaces Simon Becher. |
| 63' | Foul | Marcus Ingvartsen (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Akil Watts (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 63' | ShotAtGoal | Marcus Ingvartsen (San Diego FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 3%. |
| 64' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Christopher McVey's (San Diego FC) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 31% is blocked by Henry Kessler. |
| 66' | Foul | Anders Dreyer (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Alfredo Morales (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 68' | Caution | AnĂbal Godoy (San Diego FC) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 70' | Foul | JoĂŁo Klauss (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Christopher McVey (San Diego FC). |
| 70' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. JoĂŁo Klauss's (St. Louis CITY SC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 7% is saved by CJ dos Santos. |
| 71' | Substitution | Substitution, San Diego FC. Onni Valakari replaces AnĂbal Godoy. |
| 71' | Substitution | Substitution, San Diego FC. Ian Pilcher replaces Franco Negri. |
| 72' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Onni Valakari's (San Diego FC) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Henry Kessler. |
| 73' | Foul | Jasper Löffelsend (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Conrad Wallem (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 73' | Caution | Conrad Wallem (St. Louis CITY SC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 74' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Marcus Ingvartsen's (San Diego FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 5% goes over. |
| 76' | Foul | Onni Valakari (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Chris Durkin (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 76' | Caution | Chris Durkin (St. Louis CITY SC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 77' | Foul | Roman BĂŒrki (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Christopher McVey (San Diego FC). |
| 79' | Substitution | Substitution, San Diego FC. TomĂĄs Ăngel replaces Emmanuel Boateng. |
| 79' | Substitution | Substitution, San Diego FC. Willy Kumado replaces Jasper Löffelsend. |
| 79' | Substitution | Substitution, St. Louis CITY SC. Josh Yaro replaces Conrad Wallem. |
| 80' | Foul | JoĂŁo Klauss (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ian Pilcher (San Diego FC). |
| 83' | Foul | Paddy McNair (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by JoĂŁo Klauss (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 85' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (San Diego FC). Executed by Anders Dreyer. |
| 86' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Willy Kumado's (San Diego FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 1% goes over. |
| 86' | Substitution | Substitution, St. Louis CITY SC. Célio Pompeu replaces Marcel Hartel. |
| 87' | Caution | Kyle Hiebert (St. Louis CITY SC) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 90'+1' | Foul | JoĂŁo Klauss (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Christopher McVey (San Diego FC). |
| 90'+1' | Caution | Christopher McVey (San Diego FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 90'+3' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (San Diego FC). Executed by Anders Dreyer. |
| 90'+5' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
| 90'+5' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, San Diego FC 0, St. Louis CITY SC 0. |
San Diego FC's historic home opener took an unexpectedly worrisome turn when superstar winger Hirving "Chucky" Lozano pulled up with an apparent injury.
The legendary Mexican international, signed as the club's first-ever Designated Player from PSV Eindhoven for a reported $12 million fee, was forced off in the 31st minute
San Diego FC's historic home opener took an unexpectedly worrisome turn when superstar winger Hirving "Chucky" Lozano pulled up with an apparent injury.
The legendary Mexican international, signed as the club's first-ever Designated Player from PSV Eindhoven for a reported $12 million fee, was forced off in the 31st minute of Saturday's 0-0 draw against St. Louis CITY SC after slowing as he chased a ball over the top.
Raising his hand in evident discomfort, Lozano made way for Emmanuel Boateng in what looked like a suspected hamstring injury.
"It's lower body, it's something we'd like to do more scans on, and that will obviously happen tomorrow," said sporting director and general manager Tyler Heaps during the post-match press conference.
"But what I can say is he's in a positive mood now and we hope to obviously get him back as quickly as possible."
Chucky assisted the first-ever goal in San Diego's history last week, with fellow DP Anders Dreyer bagging a brace to win 2-0 at reigning MLS Cup champions LA Galaxy.
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 3' | Goal | Goal! 0:1. Cristian Arango (San Jose Earthquakes) scored with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 19% to the central bottom zone. |
| 5' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. HernĂĄn LĂłpez's (San Jose Earthquakes) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 8% is blocked by Tim Leibold. |
| 5' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Erik Thommy's (Sporting Kansas City) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 4% is blocked by AntĂŽnio Josenildo Rodrigues de Oliveira. |
| 5' | Foul | AntĂŽnio Josenildo Rodrigues de Oliveira (San Jose Earthquakes) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Erik Thommy (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 5' | Caution | Tim Leibold (Sporting Kansas City) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 9' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Sporting Kansas City). Executed by Manu GarcĂa. |
| 9' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Manu GarcĂa's (Sporting Kansas City) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 7% goes over. |
| 12' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Zorhan Bassong's (Sporting Kansas City) with left footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% is saved by Daniel De Sousa Britto. |
| 14' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Shapi Suleymanov's (Sporting Kansas City) with left footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% misses to the right. |
| 16' | Foul | Erik Thommy (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Cristian Espinoza (San Jose Earthquakes). |
| 16' | Foul | HernĂĄn LĂłpez (San Jose Earthquakes) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jacob Bartlett (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 16' | Caution | Jacob Bartlett (Sporting Kansas City) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 17' | Foul | HernĂĄn LĂłpez (San Jose Earthquakes) wins a free kick, after being fouled by JoaquĂn FernĂĄndez (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 19' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (San Jose Earthquakes). Executed by Cristian Espinoza. |
| 19' | Goal | Goal! 0:2. Josef MartĂnez (San Jose Earthquakes) scored with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 77% to the bottom left corner. |
| 19' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Beau Leroux's (San Jose Earthquakes) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 20% is saved by John Pulskamp. |
| 22' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Shapi Suleymanov's (Sporting Kansas City) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 37% goes over to the right. |
| 23' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Sporting Kansas City). Executed by Manu GarcĂa. |
| 24' | Foul | Shapi Suleymanov (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jamar Ricketts (San Jose Earthquakes). |
| 25' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Manu GarcĂa's (Sporting Kansas City) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 6% is blocked by Ian Harkes. |
| 25' | Foul | Foul by Ian Harkes (San Jose Earthquakes). |
| 27' | Goal | Goal! 1:2. Dejan Joveljic (Sporting Kansas City) scored from penalty with right footed shot with an xG of 77% to the middle right zone. |
| 29' | Foul | Foul by Cristian Arango (San Jose Earthquakes). |
| 30' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. HernĂĄn LĂłpez's (San Jose Earthquakes) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is saved by John Pulskamp. |
| 31' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Tim Leibold's (Sporting Kansas City) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 9% is saved by Daniel De Sousa Britto. |
| 31' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Sporting Kansas City). Executed by Shapi Suleymanov. |
| 32' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Manu GarcĂa's (Sporting Kansas City) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% goes over. |
| 33' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Ian Harkes's (San Jose Earthquakes) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% is saved by John Pulskamp. |
| 34' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Josef MartĂnez's (San Jose Earthquakes) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 18% is saved by John Pulskamp. |
| 34' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (San Jose Earthquakes). Executed by Cristian Espinoza. |
| 35' | Foul | Ian Harkes (San Jose Earthquakes) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Zorhan Bassong (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 35' | Foul | Beau Leroux (San Jose Earthquakes) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Zorhan Bassong (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 36' | Foul | Cristian Arango (San Jose Earthquakes) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jake Davis (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 38' | Foul | Tim Leibold (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by HernĂĄn LĂłpez (San Jose Earthquakes). |
| 39' | Foul | Shapi Suleymanov (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ian Harkes (San Jose Earthquakes). |
| 42' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Sporting Kansas City). Executed by Shapi Suleymanov. |
| 45' | Foul | Cristian Arango (San Jose Earthquakes) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jake Davis (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 45' | Caution | Jake Davis (Sporting Kansas City) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 45'+2' | Offside | Offside, Sporting Kansas City. Tim Leibold is caught offside. |
| 45'+4' | Foul | Jacob Bartlett (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by HernĂĄn LĂłpez (San Jose Earthquakes). |
| 45'+5' | Caution | HernĂĄn LĂłpez (San Jose Earthquakes) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 45'+6' | Foul | Shapi Suleymanov (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jamar Ricketts (San Jose Earthquakes). |
| 45'+6' | Foul | Shapi Suleymanov (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Cristian Arango (San Jose Earthquakes). |
| 45'+7' | ShotAtGoal | Tim Leibold (Sporting Kansas City) hits the cross bar from the centre of the box with an xG of 13%. |
| 45'+7' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, Sporting Kansas City 1, San Jose Earthquakes 2. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: Sporting Kansas City 1, San Jose Earthquakes 2. |
| 47' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Sporting Kansas City). Executed by Shapi Suleymanov. |
| 50' | Foul | Bruno Wilson (San Jose Earthquakes) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Dejan Joveljic (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 50' | Foul | Jamar Ricketts (San Jose Earthquakes) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jake Davis (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 52' | Foul | Erik Thommy (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by HernĂĄn LĂłpez (San Jose Earthquakes). |
| 52' | Caution | HernĂĄn LĂłpez (San Jose Earthquakes) is shown the second yellow (red) card for the foul. |
| 55' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Erik Thommy's (Sporting Kansas City) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by AntĂŽnio Josenildo Rodrigues de Oliveira. |
| 56' | Substitution | Substitution, Sporting Kansas City. Logan Ndenbe replaces Tim Leibold. |
| 56' | Substitution | Substitution, Sporting Kansas City. Nemanja Radoja replaces Jacob Bartlett. |
| 56' | Substitution | Substitution, Sporting Kansas City. Andrew Brody replaces Jake Davis. |
| 61' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Logan Ndenbe's (Sporting Kansas City) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 7% misses to the right. |
| 61' | Substitution | Substitution, San Jose Earthquakes. Mark-Anthony Kaye replaces Josef MartĂnez. |
| 62' | Offside | Offside, Sporting Kansas City. Manu GarcĂa is caught offside. |
| 67' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Erik Thommy's (Sporting Kansas City) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by Bruno Wilson. |
| 67' | Caution | Nemanja Radoja (Sporting Kansas City) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 70' | Foul | Beau Leroux (San Jose Earthquakes) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Nemanja Radoja (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 70' | Foul | Andrew Brody (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jamar Ricketts (San Jose Earthquakes). |
| 73' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Sporting Kansas City). Executed by Manu GarcĂa. |
| 73' | Foul | AntĂŽnio Josenildo Rodrigues de Oliveira (San Jose Earthquakes) wins a free kick, after being fouled by JoaquĂn FernĂĄndez (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 74' | Foul | Manu GarcĂa (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ian Harkes (San Jose Earthquakes). |
| 75' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Erik Thommy's (Sporting Kansas City) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 7% misses to the right. |
| 76' | Substitution | Substitution, San Jose Earthquakes. Nick Lima replaces Beau Leroux. |
| 77' | Offside | Offside, Sporting Kansas City. Zorhan Bassong is caught offside. |
| 77' | Substitution | Substitution, Sporting Kansas City. Memo RodrĂguez replaces Zorhan Bassong. |
| 77' | Substitution | Substitution, Sporting Kansas City. DĂĄniel SallĂłi replaces Erik Thommy. |
| 78' | Foul | Memo RodrĂguez (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Nick Lima (San Jose Earthquakes). |
| 79' | Foul | Cristian Arango (San Jose Earthquakes) wins a free kick, after being fouled by JoaquĂn FernĂĄndez (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 81' | Substitution | Substitution, San Jose Earthquakes. Ousseni Bouda replaces Cristian Arango. |
| 84' | Foul | Memo RodrĂguez (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Mark-Anthony Kaye (San Jose Earthquakes). |
| 85' | Foul | Memo RodrĂguez (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Bruno Wilson (San Jose Earthquakes). |
| 86' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Logan Ndenbe's (Sporting Kansas City) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 7% is blocked by Nick Lima. |
| 86' | Foul | Cristian Espinoza (San Jose Earthquakes) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Nemanja Radoja (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 90'+3' | Offside | Offside, San Jose Earthquakes. Ousseni Bouda is caught offside. |
| 90'+5' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, Sporting Kansas City 1, San Jose Earthquakes 2. |
| 90'+5' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
New team, new goal-scoring milestone for Josef MartĂnez.
The legendary Venezuelan striker opened his San Jose Earthquakes account Saturday night, tallying MLS regular-season goal No. 117 to tie New York Red Bulls icon and current MLS Season Pass analyst Bradley Wright-Phillips for sixth place on the league's all-time scoring list.
New team, new goal-scoring milestone for Josef MartĂnez.
The legendary Venezuelan striker opened his San Jose Earthquakes account Saturday night, tallying MLS regular-season goal No. 117 to tie New York Red Bulls icon and current MLS Season Pass analyst Bradley Wright-Phillips for sixth place on the league's all-time scoring list.
MartĂnez, who joined the Quakes via free agency after spending 2024 with CF MontrĂ©al, pushed home a loose ball after a corner kick to score the eventual game-winner in a 2-1 victory over Sporting Kansas City at Children's Mercy Park.
Fellow offseason newcomer Chicho Arango opened the scoring for San Jose, who put the league on notice in Matchday 1 with a 4-0 blowout win over Real Salt Lake.
Now, the Quakes have both marquee striker signings getting in on the goal-scoring act to continue their promising start to the Bruce Arena era.
1) Chris Wondolowski - 171
2) Kei Kamara - 147
3) Landon Donovan - 145
4) Jeff Cunningham - 134
5) Jaime Moreno - 133
T6) Bradley Wright-Phillips - 117
T6) Josef MartĂnez - 117
8) Ante Razov - 114
9) Jason Kreis - 108
10) Gyasi Zardes - 106
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 5' | Foul | Liel Abada (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ajani Fortune (Atlanta United). |
| 8' | Foul | Stian Gregersen (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Wilfried Zaha (Charlotte FC). |
| 9' | Foul | Pep Biel (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ajani Fortune (Atlanta United). |
| 9' | Foul | Stian Gregersen (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Patrick Agyemang (Charlotte FC). |
| 10' | Offside | Offside, Charlotte FC. Patrick Agyemang is caught offside. |
| 11' | Offside | Offside, Atlanta United. Emmanuel Latte Lath is caught offside. |
| 13' | Foul | Wilfried Zaha (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Matthew Edwards (Atlanta United). |
| 14' | Foul | Adilson Malanda (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Emmanuel Latte Lath (Atlanta United). |
| 17' | Foul | Derrick Williams (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Patrick Agyemang (Charlotte FC). |
| 18' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Miguel AlmirĂłn's (Atlanta United) with left footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 8% is saved by Kristijan Kahlina. |
| 20' | Foul | Miguel AlmirĂłn (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Wilfried Zaha (Charlotte FC). |
| 21' | Foul | Miguel AlmirĂłn (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Brandt Bronico (Charlotte FC). |
| 22' | Foul | Bartosz Slisz (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ashley Westwood (Charlotte FC). |
| 23' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Alexey Miranchuk's (Atlanta United) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 10% is blocked by Andrew Privett. |
| 30' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Charlotte FC). Executed by Wilfried Zaha. |
| 30' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Pep Biel's (Charlotte FC) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 29% is blocked by Emmanuel Latte Lath. |
| 30' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Pep Biel's (Charlotte FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 23% is blocked by Stian Gregersen. |
| 33' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Alexey Miranchuk's (Atlanta United) with left footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 4% is blocked by Tim Ream. |
| 35' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Atlanta United). Executed by Saba Lobjanidze. |
| 38' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Miguel AlmirĂłn's (Atlanta United) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Ashley Westwood. |
| 39' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Miguel AlmirĂłn's (Atlanta United) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 6% is blocked by Ashley Westwood. |
| 40' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Emmanuel Latte Lath's (Atlanta United) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 6% is blocked by Adilson Malanda. |
| 40' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Saba Lobjanidze's (Atlanta United) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Miguel AlmirĂłn. |
| 40' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Emmanuel Latte Lath's (Atlanta United) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 10% misses to the left. |
| 44' | Foul | Ajani Fortune (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Brandt Bronico (Charlotte FC). |
| 44' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Miguel AlmirĂłn's (Atlanta United) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 8% is saved by Kristijan Kahlina. |
| 44' | ShotAtGoal | Saba Lobjanidze (Atlanta United) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 21%. |
| 45' | Foul | Stian Gregersen (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Patrick Agyemang (Charlotte FC). |
| 45'+1' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, Charlotte FC 0, Atlanta United 0. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: Charlotte FC 0, Atlanta United 0. |
| 50' | Goal | Goal! 1:0. Pep Biel (Charlotte FC) scored with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 46% to the bottom left corner. |
| 53' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Atlanta United). Executed by Saba Lobjanidze. |
| 54' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Liel Abada's (Charlotte FC) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 7% is saved by Brad Guzan. |
| 54' | Goal | Goal! 2:0. Wilfried Zaha (Charlotte FC) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 12% to the bottom right corner. |
| 57' | Foul | Ajani Fortune (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Brandt Bronico (Charlotte FC). |
| 58' | Foul | Wilfried Zaha (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Matthew Edwards (Atlanta United). |
| 60' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Liel Abada's (Charlotte FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 7% goes over. |
| 61' | Foul | Miguel AlmirĂłn (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Brandt Bronico (Charlotte FC). |
| 61' | Caution | Brandt Bronico (Charlotte FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 66' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Atlanta United). Executed by Saba Lobjanidze. |
| 68' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Alexey Miranchuk's (Atlanta United) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% goes over. |
| 70' | Foul | Matthew Edwards (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Wilfried Zaha (Charlotte FC). |
| 70' | Substitution | Substitution, Charlotte FC. Eryk Williamson replaces Pep Biel. |
| 71' | Foul | Ashley Westwood (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Alexey Miranchuk (Atlanta United). |
| 72' | Substitution | Substitution, Atlanta United. Tristan Muyumba replaces Matthew Edwards. |
| 72' | Substitution | Substitution, Atlanta United. Jamal Thiaré replaces Emmanuel Latte Lath. |
| 73' | Substitution | Substitution, Atlanta United. Edwin Mosquera replaces Alexey Miranchuk. |
| 73' | Substitution | Substitution, Atlanta United. Xande Silva replaces Saba Lobjanidze. |
| 73' | Foul | Liel Abada (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Xande Silva (Atlanta United). |
| 74' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Liel Abada's (Charlotte FC) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 9% goes over to the left. |
| 75' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Miguel AlmirĂłn's (Atlanta United) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 3% is saved by Kristijan Kahlina. |
| 76' | Caution | Patrick Agyemang (Charlotte FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 77' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Patrick Agyemang's (Charlotte FC) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 36% goes over. |
| 77' | Foul | Liel Abada (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Tristan Muyumba (Atlanta United). |
| 77' | Caution | Tristan Muyumba (Atlanta United) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 78' | Substitution | Substitution, Charlotte FC. Idan Toklomati replaces Patrick Agyemang. |
| 78' | Substitution | Substitution, Charlotte FC. Kerwin Vargas replaces Liel Abada. |
| 82' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Atlanta United). Executed by Miguel AlmirĂłn. |
| 84' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Kerwin Vargas's (Charlotte FC) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 11% is saved by Brad Guzan. |
| 85' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Kerwin Vargas's (Charlotte FC) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 8% is saved by Brad Guzan. |
| 86' | Offside | Offside, Atlanta United. Miguel AlmirĂłn is caught offside. |
| 87' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Miguel AlmirĂłn's (Atlanta United) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by Brandt Bronico. |
| 88' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Edwin Mosquera's (Atlanta United) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 9% misses to the right. |
| 88' | Substitution | Substitution, Atlanta United. Dominik Chong Qui replaces Derrick Williams. |
| 89' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Jamal Thiaré's (Atlanta United) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 4% is saved by Kristijan Kahlina. |
| 90' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Atlanta United). Executed by Edwin Mosquera. |
| 90'+4' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Edwin Mosquera's (Atlanta United) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 4% misses to the right. |
| 90'+7' | Foul | Stian Gregersen (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Wilfried Zaha (Charlotte FC). |
| 90'+7' | Foul | Eryk Williamson (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Bartosz Slisz (Atlanta United). |
| 90'+8' | Caution | Bartosz Slisz (Atlanta United) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 90'+8' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
| 90'+8' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, Charlotte FC 2, Atlanta United 0. |
Charlotte FC supporters reminded the rest of MLS just how large, loud and proud their fanbase is on Saturday afternoon, as a spirited crowd of 51,002 packed sunny Bank of America Stadium for their 2025 home opener, producing the vibrant atmosphere thatâs become their specialty since their 2022 arrival in
Charlotte FC supporters reminded the rest of MLS just how large, loud and proud their fanbase is on Saturday afternoon, as a spirited crowd of 51,002 packed sunny Bank of America Stadium for their 2025 home opener, producing the vibrant atmosphere thatâs become their specialty since their 2022 arrival in the league.
And Wilfried Zaha reminded the world of his attacking talent on his debut, scoring one goal and laying the groundwork for the other as The Crown defeated I-85 rivals Atlanta United, 2-0, presenting a marker about their intentions to clamber into the MLS elite on the strength of his attacking excellence.
âI think it's a statement,â Zaha told MLS Season Pass post-game. âMe coming here to score goals, the whole team are working hard and we're just taking opportunities as well, so that shows to every other team in the league that we mean business this season.â
Atlanta United did a lot right in their approach to defending the Cote dâIvoire-born, Crystal Palace-reared winger. Homegrown right back Matt Edwards was tenacious in his task in an overall cagey, balanced first half despite this being just his third career MLS match. The stats sheet shows Zaha took just one shot, was successful on only one of his five dribbles and logged a mere three touches of the ball inside the ATLUTD penalty box, as he was dispossessed six times and lost 18 of 22 duels.
Yet, he still popped up as the matchwinner, with CLTFC snatching both their goals in a fleeting five-minute span shortly after halftime. Both came from transition moments made possible by ATL defensive errors, their new superstar a study in efficiency while his teammates tightened things up in the back.
âHe played a fantastic first half,â Atlanta coach Ronny Deila later said of Edwards. âI didn't see Zaha, I don't know if you see him, he didnât do anything. And then he gets that moment in the second half.
âOnce we go down, I think we lose organization â everybody goes, not everybody, but many go into the shells. Then we are not even. We are not doing what we talked about like we did in the first half. And then they get two, and then they make the game really difficult.â
Zaha had anything but straightforward preparations for this occasion, having jetted in from London on Thursday after missing nearly a week of team activities to be with his wife Paige for the birth of their daughter Zuri. It wouldâve been entirely understandable had CLT coach Dean Smith played it safe and deployed his new weapon off the bench.
Turns out he was plenty ready for the spotlight.
âIt's been an amazing week. I've managed to witness the birth of my daughter, so I feel like that's given me extra power, extra strength going into this game,â said Zaha, even as he called his goal âa weird one,â admitting that he âdidnât make the best connectionâ with the ball as he steered the rebound of a Brad Guzan save past ATLâs scrambling goalkeeper.
âThe group's amazing, we worked hard and we got the win that we needed.â
Is adding an elite creator like Zaha really all Charlotte needed to elevate from tough out to legit heavyweight? Thatâs been the question around the North Carolina metropolis since his acquisition on a season-long loan from Galatasaray.
âHeâs the type of player we were missing last season for sure. Weâve seen in one performance today he can produce moments of magic,â said Smith of Zaha, taking particular care to laud his positional discipline.
âFirst half, you can see he was getting into the rhythm of the game; rhythm is a big thing at times for players. There was people snapping at his heels a few times, he gave it away a couple of times as well. But his position defensively was really good â that, for me, makes him a team player, what he does without the ball. We know what he can do with the ball. He can score goals like that. He can make runs like he did for the first goal. But the defensive side of the game was really good from him as well.â
As teams around the league gain match fitness and build scouting dossiers, opponents will be less likely to commit cardinal sins on standard-issue long balls like Atlanta did. And 90 minutes is a small sample size in any scenario. Next Sundayâs trip to reigning Supportersâ Shield holders Inter Miami CF (4 pm ET | MLS Season Pass) may pose a significantly tougher task for The Crown.
But the hype in Charlotte likely wonât dissipate anytime soon, and the hope is everyone in that massive opening-day turnout picked up enough of it to return again and again this year.
âGreat following, great support,â said Smith. âI don't know how many was here today, 50-odd-thousand, but I want them to come back. Iâve said many times, the way to keep them coming back is history â we havenât got a lot of that, we're only four years old this year, so winning football games is the main reason weâre going to keep fans coming back. So we need to keep winning football games.â
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 5' | Foul | Liel Abada (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ajani Fortune (Atlanta United). |
| 8' | Foul | Stian Gregersen (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Wilfried Zaha (Charlotte FC). |
| 9' | Foul | Pep Biel (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ajani Fortune (Atlanta United). |
| 9' | Foul | Stian Gregersen (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Patrick Agyemang (Charlotte FC). |
| 10' | Offside | Offside, Charlotte FC. Patrick Agyemang is caught offside. |
| 11' | Offside | Offside, Atlanta United. Emmanuel Latte Lath is caught offside. |
| 13' | Foul | Wilfried Zaha (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Matthew Edwards (Atlanta United). |
| 14' | Foul | Adilson Malanda (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Emmanuel Latte Lath (Atlanta United). |
| 17' | Foul | Derrick Williams (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Patrick Agyemang (Charlotte FC). |
| 18' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Miguel AlmirĂłn's (Atlanta United) with left footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 8% is saved by Kristijan Kahlina. |
| 20' | Foul | Miguel AlmirĂłn (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Wilfried Zaha (Charlotte FC). |
| 21' | Foul | Miguel AlmirĂłn (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Brandt Bronico (Charlotte FC). |
| 22' | Foul | Bartosz Slisz (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ashley Westwood (Charlotte FC). |
| 23' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Alexey Miranchuk's (Atlanta United) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 10% is blocked by Andrew Privett. |
| 30' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Charlotte FC). Executed by Wilfried Zaha. |
| 30' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Pep Biel's (Charlotte FC) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 29% is blocked by Emmanuel Latte Lath. |
| 30' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Pep Biel's (Charlotte FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 23% is blocked by Stian Gregersen. |
| 33' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Alexey Miranchuk's (Atlanta United) with left footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 4% is blocked by Tim Ream. |
| 35' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Atlanta United). Executed by Saba Lobjanidze. |
| 38' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Miguel AlmirĂłn's (Atlanta United) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Ashley Westwood. |
| 39' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Miguel AlmirĂłn's (Atlanta United) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 6% is blocked by Ashley Westwood. |
| 40' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Emmanuel Latte Lath's (Atlanta United) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 6% is blocked by Adilson Malanda. |
| 40' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Saba Lobjanidze's (Atlanta United) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Miguel AlmirĂłn. |
| 40' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Emmanuel Latte Lath's (Atlanta United) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 10% misses to the left. |
| 44' | Foul | Ajani Fortune (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Brandt Bronico (Charlotte FC). |
| 44' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Miguel AlmirĂłn's (Atlanta United) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 8% is saved by Kristijan Kahlina. |
| 44' | ShotAtGoal | Saba Lobjanidze (Atlanta United) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 21%. |
| 45' | Foul | Stian Gregersen (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Patrick Agyemang (Charlotte FC). |
| 45'+1' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, Charlotte FC 0, Atlanta United 0. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: Charlotte FC 0, Atlanta United 0. |
| 50' | Goal | Goal! 1:0. Pep Biel (Charlotte FC) scored with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 46% to the bottom left corner. |
| 53' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Atlanta United). Executed by Saba Lobjanidze. |
| 54' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Liel Abada's (Charlotte FC) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 7% is saved by Brad Guzan. |
| 54' | Goal | Goal! 2:0. Wilfried Zaha (Charlotte FC) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 12% to the bottom right corner. |
| 57' | Foul | Ajani Fortune (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Brandt Bronico (Charlotte FC). |
| 58' | Foul | Wilfried Zaha (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Matthew Edwards (Atlanta United). |
| 60' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Liel Abada's (Charlotte FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 7% goes over. |
| 61' | Foul | Miguel AlmirĂłn (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Brandt Bronico (Charlotte FC). |
| 61' | Caution | Brandt Bronico (Charlotte FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 66' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Atlanta United). Executed by Saba Lobjanidze. |
| 68' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Alexey Miranchuk's (Atlanta United) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% goes over. |
| 70' | Foul | Matthew Edwards (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Wilfried Zaha (Charlotte FC). |
| 70' | Substitution | Substitution, Charlotte FC. Eryk Williamson replaces Pep Biel. |
| 71' | Foul | Ashley Westwood (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Alexey Miranchuk (Atlanta United). |
| 72' | Substitution | Substitution, Atlanta United. Tristan Muyumba replaces Matthew Edwards. |
| 72' | Substitution | Substitution, Atlanta United. Jamal Thiaré replaces Emmanuel Latte Lath. |
| 73' | Substitution | Substitution, Atlanta United. Edwin Mosquera replaces Alexey Miranchuk. |
| 73' | Substitution | Substitution, Atlanta United. Xande Silva replaces Saba Lobjanidze. |
| 73' | Foul | Liel Abada (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Xande Silva (Atlanta United). |
| 74' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Liel Abada's (Charlotte FC) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 9% goes over to the left. |
| 75' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Miguel AlmirĂłn's (Atlanta United) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 3% is saved by Kristijan Kahlina. |
| 76' | Caution | Patrick Agyemang (Charlotte FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 77' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Patrick Agyemang's (Charlotte FC) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 36% goes over. |
| 77' | Foul | Liel Abada (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Tristan Muyumba (Atlanta United). |
| 77' | Caution | Tristan Muyumba (Atlanta United) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 78' | Substitution | Substitution, Charlotte FC. Idan Toklomati replaces Patrick Agyemang. |
| 78' | Substitution | Substitution, Charlotte FC. Kerwin Vargas replaces Liel Abada. |
| 82' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Atlanta United). Executed by Miguel AlmirĂłn. |
| 84' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Kerwin Vargas's (Charlotte FC) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 11% is saved by Brad Guzan. |
| 85' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Kerwin Vargas's (Charlotte FC) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 8% is saved by Brad Guzan. |
| 86' | Offside | Offside, Atlanta United. Miguel AlmirĂłn is caught offside. |
| 87' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Miguel AlmirĂłn's (Atlanta United) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by Brandt Bronico. |
| 88' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Edwin Mosquera's (Atlanta United) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 9% misses to the right. |
| 88' | Substitution | Substitution, Atlanta United. Dominik Chong Qui replaces Derrick Williams. |
| 89' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Jamal Thiaré's (Atlanta United) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 4% is saved by Kristijan Kahlina. |
| 90' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Atlanta United). Executed by Edwin Mosquera. |
| 90'+4' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Edwin Mosquera's (Atlanta United) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 4% misses to the right. |
| 90'+7' | Foul | Stian Gregersen (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Wilfried Zaha (Charlotte FC). |
| 90'+7' | Foul | Eryk Williamson (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Bartosz Slisz (Atlanta United). |
| 90'+8' | Caution | Bartosz Slisz (Atlanta United) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 90'+8' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
| 90'+8' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, Charlotte FC 2, Atlanta United 0. |
Welcome to Major League Soccer, Wilfried Zaha.
Charlotte FC's marquee offseason signing had a standout debut in Saturday's 2-0 home win over Atlanta United, scoring his first MLS goal to lead the Crown to their first victory of 2025.
The Ivory Coast international and Crystal Palace legend beat goalkeeper Brad
Welcome to Major League Soccer, Wilfried Zaha.
Charlotte FC's marquee offseason signing had a standout debut in Saturday's 2-0 home win over Atlanta United, scoring his first MLS goal to lead the Crown to their first victory of 2025.
The Ivory Coast international and Crystal Palace legend beat goalkeeper Brad Guzan with a first-time shot inside the box to double CLT's lead in the 54th minute, shortly after Pep Biel's opener.
The 32-year-old winger also participated in Biel's goal, becoming an instant hit at Bank of America Stadium.
Zaha joined Charlotte on a year-long loan from Turkish SĂŒper Lig powerhouse Galatasaray, signing a Designated Player contract to add the "missing piece of the puzzle" for the club.
After missing Charlotte's 2-2 season-opening draw at Seattle Sounders FC for the birth of his daughter, Zaha is already doing just that with the Crown.
In fact, he's only the second player in club history to score on his debut, after Andre Shinyashiki in 2022.
"I think it's a statement," Zaha told MLS Season Pass after Saturday's game before 51,002 fans. "Like I said, I'm here to score goals. The whole team is working hard and we're just taking opportunities as well.
"So that shows to every other team in the league that we mean business this season."
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 2' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Conrad Wallem's (St. Louis CITY SC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 5% is blocked by Isaiah Parente. |
| 2' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (St. Louis CITY SC). Executed by Eduard Löwen. |
| 2' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Marcel Hartel's (St. Louis CITY SC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 12% is saved by Novak Micovic. |
| 3' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (St. Louis CITY SC). Executed by Eduard Löwen. |
| 6' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (LA Galaxy). Executed by Gabriel Pec. |
| 6' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Isaiah Parente's (LA Galaxy) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% misses to the right. |
| 7' | Offside | Offside, St. Louis CITY SC. Tomas Totland is caught offside. |
| 11' | Foul | JoĂŁo Klauss (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by John Nelson (LA Galaxy). |
| 13' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Gabriel Pec's (LA Galaxy) with left footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% is saved by Roman BĂŒrki. |
| 16' | Foul | Maya Yoshida (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by JoĂŁo Klauss (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 17' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Chris Durkin's (St. Louis CITY SC) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% goes over to the right. |
| 18' | Offside | Offside, St. Louis CITY SC. Cedric Teuchert is caught offside. |
| 22' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Cedric Teuchert's (St. Louis CITY SC) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 25% misses to the right. |
| 24' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Marco Reus's (LA Galaxy) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 7% is saved by Roman BĂŒrki. |
| 24' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Harbor Miller's (LA Galaxy) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 17% goes over. |
| 27' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Gabriel Pec's (LA Galaxy) with left footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 4% goes over to the left. |
| 32' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (LA Galaxy). Executed by Diego FagĂșndez. |
| 32' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Marco Reus's (LA Galaxy) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 9% is blocked by Jannes Horn. |
| 33' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (LA Galaxy). Executed by Diego FagĂșndez. |
| 33' | Foul | JoĂŁo Klauss (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Edwin Cerrillo (LA Galaxy). |
| 33' | Caution | Edwin Cerrillo (LA Galaxy) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 34' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Christian RamĂrez's (LA Galaxy) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 37% is saved by Roman BĂŒrki. |
| 34' | ShotAtGoal | Harbor Miller (LA Galaxy) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 5%. |
| 35' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (St. Louis CITY SC). Executed by Marcel Hartel. |
| 36' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (St. Louis CITY SC). Executed by Eduard Löwen. |
| 38' | Foul | Isaiah Parente (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by JoĂŁo Klauss (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 44' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (St. Louis CITY SC). Executed by Marcel Hartel. |
| 44' | Goal | Goal! 0:1. Cedric Teuchert (St. Louis CITY SC) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 59% to the middle right zone. Assisted by Henry Kessler. |
| 45'+3' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (St. Louis CITY SC). Executed by Eduard Löwen. |
| 45'+3' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Tomas Totland's (St. Louis CITY SC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 84% misses to the left. |
| 45'+4' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, LA Galaxy 0, St. Louis CITY SC 1. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: LA Galaxy 0, St. Louis CITY SC 1. |
| 47' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Edwin Cerrillo's (LA Galaxy) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% goes over to the right. |
| 49' | Goal | Goal! 0:2. Marcel Hartel (St. Louis CITY SC) scored with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 17% to the top left corner. Assisted by Cedric Teuchert. |
| 51' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (St. Louis CITY SC). Executed by Marcel Hartel. |
| 51' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Cedric Teuchert's (St. Louis CITY SC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 8% is blocked by Marco Reus. |
| 51' | ShotAtGoal | JoĂŁo Klauss (St. Louis CITY SC) hits the left post from the right side of the box with an xG of 6%. |
| 52' | Caution | Jannes Horn (St. Louis CITY SC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 53' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Gabriel Pec's (LA Galaxy) with left footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% is saved by Roman BĂŒrki. |
| 54' | ShotAtGoal | Christian RamĂrez (LA Galaxy) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 5%. |
| 55' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Gabriel Pec's (LA Galaxy) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% is blocked by Eduard Löwen. |
| 56' | Foul | Harbor Miller (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Conrad Wallem (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 57' | Foul | Foul by Gabriel Pec (LA Galaxy). |
| 57' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Gabriel Pec's (LA Galaxy) with left footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 6% is blocked by Henry Kessler. |
| 58' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (LA Galaxy). Executed by Diego FagĂșndez. |
| 59' | Foul | Edwin Cerrillo (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kyle Hiebert (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 59' | Substitution | Substitution, LA Galaxy. JuliĂĄn Aude replaces John Nelson. |
| 60' | Substitution | Substitution, LA Galaxy. Miguel Berry replaces Christian RamĂrez. |
| 60' | Substitution | Substitution, LA Galaxy. Elijah Wynder replaces Edwin Cerrillo. |
| 62' | Substitution | Substitution, St. Louis CITY SC. Simon Becher replaces JoĂŁo Klauss. |
| 62' | Substitution | Substitution, St. Louis CITY SC. Josh Yaro replaces Cedric Teuchert. |
| 62' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Diego FagĂșndez's (LA Galaxy) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by Henry Kessler. |
| 63' | Foul | Elijah Wynder (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Conrad Wallem (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 64' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Gabriel Pec's (LA Galaxy) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 41% misses to the right. |
| 65' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Marco Reus's (LA Galaxy) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 6% is saved by Roman BĂŒrki. |
| 65' | Foul | Jannes Horn (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Harbor Miller (LA Galaxy). |
| 66' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Marcel Hartel's (St. Louis CITY SC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% goes over to the right. |
| 66' | Foul | Isaiah Parente (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Eduard Löwen (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 67' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (LA Galaxy). Executed by Diego FagĂșndez. |
| 67' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Diego FagĂșndez's (LA Galaxy) with right footed shot from the left wing with an xG of 3% is blocked by Conrad Wallem. |
| 68' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (LA Galaxy). Executed by Diego FagĂșndez. |
| 68' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Gabriel Pec's (LA Galaxy) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% is saved by Roman BĂŒrki. |
| 69' | Foul | Gabriel Pec (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Chris Durkin (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 72' | Foul | Marco Reus (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Josh Yaro (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 72' | Caution | Josh Yaro (St. Louis CITY SC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 75' | Substitution | Substitution, LA Galaxy. Mathias JĂžrgensen replaces Maya Yoshida. |
| 75' | Substitution | Substitution, St. Louis CITY SC. Akil Watts replaces Conrad Wallem. |
| 76' | Substitution | Substitution, St. Louis CITY SC. Alfredo Morales replaces Chris Durkin. |
| 77' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Akil Watts's (St. Louis CITY SC) with right footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 7% is saved by Novak Micovic. |
| 78' | Offside | Offside, LA Galaxy. Harbor Miller is caught offside. |
| 80' | Foul | Foul by Gabriel Pec (LA Galaxy). |
| 80' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Marcel Hartel's (St. Louis CITY SC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 6% is blocked by Harbor Miller. |
| 81' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (St. Louis CITY SC). Executed by Eduard Löwen. |
| 81' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Marcel Hartel's (St. Louis CITY SC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 12% misses to the right. |
| 82' | Substitution | Substitution, St. Louis CITY SC. Timo Baumgartl replaces Jannes Horn. |
| 83' | Substitution | Substitution, LA Galaxy. Tucker Lepley replaces Marco Reus. |
| 84' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Gabriel Pec's (LA Galaxy) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% goes over to the left. |
| 84' | Goal | Goal! 0:3. Simon Becher (St. Louis CITY SC) scored with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 15% to the top left corner. Assisted by Kyle Hiebert. |
| 89' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Tucker Lepley's (LA Galaxy) with left footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% is saved by Roman BĂŒrki. |
| 90'+1' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Gabriel Pec's (LA Galaxy) with left footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by Alfredo Morales. |
| 90'+2' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (LA Galaxy). Executed by Gabriel Pec. |
| 90'+2' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Isaiah Parente's (LA Galaxy) with right footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Tomas Totland. |
| 90'+2' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (LA Galaxy). Executed by Diego FagĂșndez. |
| 90'+3' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (LA Galaxy). Executed by Diego FagĂșndez. |
| 90'+4' | Foul | Simon Becher (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Mathias JĂžrgensen (LA Galaxy). |
| 90'+5' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, LA Galaxy 0, St. Louis CITY SC 3. |
| 90'+5' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
CARSON, Calif. â The floodgates are open.
CARSON, Calif. â The floodgates are open.
St. Louis CITY SC finally found their shooting boots on Matchday 3 with goals from Cedric Teuchert, Marcel Hartel and Simon Becher powering a 3-0 win at reigning MLS Cup champions LA Galaxy â their first victory of the season under new head coach Olof Mellberg.
â[It is] really, really nice obviously, the first goals as well. I thought we deserved the win today,â Mellberg said after the Sunday Night Soccer presented by Continental Tire clash.
The biggest reason for CITYâs early success has been their defense, led by back-to-back MLS All-Star starting goalkeeper Roman BĂŒrki. Through three matches this season, St. Louis are the only team in MLS yet to concede a goal.
âIt was so nice to see and I think the first two games have built confidence,â Mellberg said. âThanks to some good individual defending and especially to Roman, we were able to get another clean sheet. But I think it's a lot to do also with the first couple of games that they feel confident defending.â
For the attacking players, knowing BĂŒrki is likely to keep a clean sheet makes every goal on the offensive end feel more valuable.
âHeâs very important for us. I think [he made] three or four really good saves to keep us in the game and that's why he's the best goalkeeper in the league,â Teuchert said.
âWhen we stay good in the defense, we are always good to score goals because we have big players in the offense⊠I think when we [keep] clean sheets, we win a lot of games.â
Teuchert himself exemplified that message, producing a goal and assist on either side of halftime for CITYâs first goals of the year.
âI think it was one of my easiest goals in my career, but I think for us as a team, we need sometimes goals like this,â Teuchert said. âI'm very happy to score the first goal of the season for our team and I think it was a very deserved win.â
It took St. Louis 224 minutes to score this season, punishing a Galaxy backline that struggled in transition moments.
âI liked our positioning. I thought we looked really dangerous,â Mellberg said. âWe had one-v-one situations, two-v-one, two-v-two, so really happy with the way we looked formation-wise. [We] added a little bit more quality today, especially in the final third, some great finishing for the goals.â
Last season, St. Louis struggled on the road with only one away win, but began to play like a more complete team after the midseason arrivals of Teuchert and Hartel. On Sunday, those same two players led CITY to their first road win of the Mellberg era.
St. Louis hope to continue their momentum next Saturday back at Energizer Park in a major Western Conference clash against Seattle Sounders FC (8:30 pm ET | MLS Season Pass).
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 1' | Foul | Wilfried Zaha (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Gonzalo LujĂĄn (Inter Miami CF). |
| 5' | Foul | Telasco Segovia (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ashley Westwood (Charlotte FC). |
| 6' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Jordi Alba. |
| 9' | Foul | Foul by Ashley Westwood (Charlotte FC). |
| 13' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. BenjamĂn Cremaschi's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 10% is saved by Kristijan Kahlina. |
| 14' | Foul | Sergio Busquets (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Pep Biel (Charlotte FC). |
| 14' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Luis SuĂĄrez's (Inter Miami CF) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% goes over. |
| 17' | Foul | Patrick Agyemang (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Tomås Avilés (Inter Miami CF). |
| 20' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Charlotte FC). Executed by Wilfried Zaha. |
| 23' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Charlotte FC). Executed by Pep Biel. |
| 23' | Foul | Luis SuĂĄrez (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Andrew Privett (Charlotte FC). |
| 24' | Offside | Offside, Charlotte FC. Liel Abada is caught offside. |
| 24' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Tadeo Allende's (Inter Miami CF) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Brandt Bronico. |
| 25' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Patrick Agyemang's (Charlotte FC) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 12% is blocked by Tomås Avilés. |
| 26' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Charlotte FC). Executed by Ashley Westwood. |
| 28' | Foul | Yannick Bright (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Wilfried Zaha (Charlotte FC). |
| 29' | Foul | Wilfried Zaha (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Yannick Bright (Inter Miami CF). |
| 30' | Foul | Wilfried Zaha (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Tomås Avilés (Inter Miami CF). |
| 30' | Caution | Tomås Avilés (Inter Miami CF) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 32' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Telasco Segovia. |
| 36' | Foul | Telasco Segovia (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ashley Westwood (Charlotte FC). |
| 38' | Foul | Wilfried Zaha (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ăscar Ustari (Inter Miami CF). |
| 38' | Caution | Ăscar Ustari (Inter Miami CF) is shown the red card for the foul. |
| 41' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. Rocco RĂos Novo replaces BenjamĂn Cremaschi. |
| 42' | FreeKick | Free kick missed. Pep Biel's (Charlotte FC) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 5% goes over. |
| 42' | Foul | Luis SuĂĄrez (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Tim Ream (Charlotte FC). |
| 43' | Offside | Offside, Inter Miami CF. Tadeo Allende is caught offside. |
| 44' | Caution | Luis SuĂĄrez (Inter Miami CF) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 45' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Charlotte FC). Executed by Pep Biel. |
| 45'+3' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Charlotte FC). Executed by Ashley Westwood. |
| 45'+6' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, Inter Miami CF 0, Charlotte FC 0. |
| 46' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. Ian Fray replaces Tomås Avilés. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: Inter Miami CF 0, Charlotte FC 0. |
| 46' | Goal | Goal! 1:0. Tadeo Allende (Inter Miami CF) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 19% to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Luis SuĂĄrez. |
| 48' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Charlotte FC). Executed by Ashley Westwood. |
| 53' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Charlotte FC). Executed by Pep Biel. |
| 60' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Patrick Agyemang's (Charlotte FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 5% misses to the left. |
| 60' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. Federico Redondo replaces Luis SuĂĄrez. |
| 61' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. David RuĂz replaces Telasco Segovia. |
| 65' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Charlotte FC). Executed by Ashley Westwood. |
| 65' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Patrick Agyemang's (Charlotte FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 14% misses to the right. |
| 66' | Foul | Yannick Bright (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ashley Westwood (Charlotte FC). |
| 66' | Substitution | Substitution, Charlotte FC. Idan Toklomati replaces Liel Abada. |
| 67' | Foul | Tadeo Allende (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Nathan Byrne (Charlotte FC). |
| 68' | Foul | David RuĂz (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Nathan Byrne (Charlotte FC). |
| 69' | Foul | Wilfried Zaha (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ian Fray (Inter Miami CF). |
| 69' | Foul | Yannick Bright (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Pep Biel (Charlotte FC). |
| 72' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Charlotte FC). Executed by Ashley Westwood. |
| 77' | Substitution | Substitution, Charlotte FC. Eryk Williamson replaces Pep Biel. |
| 77' | Substitution | Substitution, Charlotte FC. IĂșri Tavares replaces Brandt Bronico. |
| 79' | ShotAtGoal | Idan Toklomati (Charlotte FC) hits the left post from the centre of the box with an xG of 10%. |
| 81' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. David MartĂnez replaces Tadeo Allende. |
| 82' | Foul | Nathan Byrne (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Federico Redondo (Inter Miami CF). |
| 82' | Caution | Adilson Malanda (Charlotte FC) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 83' | Foul | Ian Fray (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Wilfried Zaha (Charlotte FC). |
| 84' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Charlotte FC). Executed by Ashley Westwood. |
| 86' | Substitution | Substitution, Charlotte FC. Kerwin Vargas replaces Patrick Agyemang. |
| 86' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Charlotte FC). Executed by Eryk Williamson. |
| 89' | Foul | Wilfried Zaha (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ian Fray (Inter Miami CF). |
| 89' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Wilfried Zaha's (Charlotte FC) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by Jordi Alba. |
| 89' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Idan Toklomati's (Charlotte FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 23% goes over. |
| 90' | Foul | Wilfried Zaha (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ian Fray (Inter Miami CF). |
| 90'+1' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. IĂșri Tavares's (Charlotte FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 11% is blocked by Jordi Alba. |
| 90'+1' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Charlotte FC). Executed by Eryk Williamson. |
| 90'+2' | Foul | Tim Ream (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Yannick Bright (Inter Miami CF). |
| 90'+3' | Caution | Yannick Bright (Inter Miami CF) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 90'+5' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Charlotte FC). Executed by Kerwin Vargas. |
| 90'+5' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Adilson Malanda's (Charlotte FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 39% goes over. |
| 90'+6' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, Inter Miami CF 1, Charlotte FC 0. |
| 90'+6' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
Inter Miami CF keep finding ways to win without Lionel Messi.
Inter Miami CF keep finding ways to win without Lionel Messi.
On Sunday, on-loan forward Tadeo Allende supplied the magic with a stunning goal that secured a 1-0 home win over Charlotte FC despite the Herons leaving the legendary No. 10 on the bench and playing down a man most of the game.
Goalkeeper Oscar Ustari had already been sent off for a DOGSO red card (38') on Wilfried Zaha when Allende stole the spotlight at Chase Stadium. The 26-year-old Argentine capitalized 16 seconds after the second half began, controlling a long service on the right side, linking up with Luis SuĂĄrez with a superb give-and-go near the edge of the box and firing past Kristijan Kahlina.
âThat was all the brilliance of Tadeo and Luis,â Miami head coach Javier Mascherano said post-match. âThe ingenuity that footballers have sometimes, and with a single play end up deciding games.
âWe knew Tadeo was a player who could give us attacking depth.â
Allende, acquired on loan from LaLiga side Celta de Vigo through 2025, has been an instant contributor for the Herons, scoring in his last four games across all competitions.
His latest tally was arguably the most vital of his Miami tenure so far, given the numerical disadvantage his team faced against a tough opponent.
âIâm not going to try to fool anybody: We only had one [goal-scoring] play in the second half,â Mascherano said. âAnd we scored right away. But thatâs football.â
Allendeâs offensive prowess wasnât the only factor that improved the Herons to a 2W-0L-1D record, good for second place in the Eastern Conference with seven points. Holding midfielder Yannick Bright was a workhorse who covered the entire field, while the Miami backline helped preserve the clean sheet and ensured substitute goalie Rocco Rios Novo had little to do.
âTodayâs circumstances were so that we couldnât play pretty, it was going to be hard. And weâre capable,â said Mascherano. âI think itâs a great reference point to keep growing from.â
For second-half substitute Ian Fray, the gutsy performance demonstrated how deep and connected Miamiâs squad is.
âIt just shows the team chemistry that we have to do this,â Fray told MLS Season Pass after the win. âWeâve gone down [a man] twice in the first half, and we were able to get a draw [against New York City FC in Matchday 1] and then win this game.
"Itâs just the team spirit and the chemistry that we have.â
Sunday's game was Miami's third straight without Messi, an unused substitute after being left off the Herons' previous two matchday squads.
"In the case of Leo, we were maybe thinking of giving him minutes," Mascherano said. "But because of the way the game played out, playing down a man and taking into account the amount of time he hasn't played, we felt it was best to preserve him and not take any risks."
While Mascherano didn't confirm Messi would play in Thursday's Concacaf Champions Cup Round-of-16 Leg 2 at Jamaica's Cavalier FC, he hinted at lining up the best possible starting XI to build on the club's 2-0 aggregate lead and advance to the quarterfinals.
"We have a tough game on Thursday. It will be difficult, difficult in Jamaica," he said. "So we have to be ready."
"... In football, we have two ways: excuses or results. And we have to choose results."
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 2' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Ariath Piol's (Real Salt Lake) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 6% is blocked by Christopher McVey. |
| 2' | Foul | Emeka Eneli (Real Salt Lake) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Marcus Ingvartsen (San Diego FC). |
| 4' | Foul | Emeka Eneli (Real Salt Lake) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jeppe Tverskov (San Diego FC). |
| 4' | Foul | Jasper Löffelsend (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Alexandros Katranis (Real Salt Lake). |
| 5' | Foul | Dominik Marczuk (Real Salt Lake) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jeppe Tverskov (San Diego FC). |
| 5' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Luca de la Torre's (San Diego FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 5% misses to the left. |
| 6' | Foul | Jasper Löffelsend (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Alexandros Katranis (Real Salt Lake). |
| 8' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (San Diego FC). Executed by Anders Dreyer. |
| 8' | Foul | Foul by Marcus Ingvartsen (San Diego FC). |
| 9' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Anders Dreyer's (San Diego FC) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 14% goes over to the left. |
| 13' | Offside | Offside, Real Salt Lake. Ariath Piol is caught offside. |
| 14' | Foul | Dominik Marczuk (Real Salt Lake) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jeppe Tverskov (San Diego FC). |
| 17' | Goal | Goal! 1:0. Ariath Piol (Real Salt Lake) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 28% to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Dominik Marczuk, second assist by Diego Luna. |
| 20' | Foul | AnĂbal Godoy (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Diogo Gonçalves (Real Salt Lake). |
| 23' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Real Salt Lake). Executed by Diogo Gonçalves. |
| 23' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Emeka Eneli's (Real Salt Lake) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is saved by CJ dos Santos. |
| 24' | Foul | Philip Quinton (Real Salt Lake) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Marcus Ingvartsen (San Diego FC). |
| 26' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Diogo Gonçalves's (Real Salt Lake) with right footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% is saved by CJ dos Santos. |
| 27' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Real Salt Lake). Executed by Alexandros Katranis. |
| 27' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Justen Glad's (Real Salt Lake) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 10% misses to the right. |
| 27' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. TomĂĄs Ăngel's (San Diego FC) with left footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 11% is blocked by Justen Glad. |
| 27' | ShotAtGoal | AnĂbal Godoy (San Diego FC) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 5%. |
| 30' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Braian Ojeda's (Real Salt Lake) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 4% misses to the right. |
| 31' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Dominik Marczuk's (Real Salt Lake) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 27% misses to the left. |
| 33' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. TomĂĄs Ăngel's (San Diego FC) with left footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 7% is blocked by Philip Quinton. |
| 34' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (San Diego FC). Executed by Anders Dreyer. |
| 36' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Anders Dreyer's (San Diego FC) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 14% is saved by Rafael Cabral. |
| 37' | Foul | AnĂbal Godoy (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Emeka Eneli (Real Salt Lake). |
| 39' | ShotAtGoal | Marcus Ingvartsen (San Diego FC) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 7%. |
| 40' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. TomĂĄs Ăngel's (San Diego FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 24% is saved by Rafael Cabral. |
| 41' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (San Diego FC). Executed by Luca de la Torre. |
| 41' | Foul | Emeka Eneli (Real Salt Lake) wins a free kick, after being fouled by TomĂĄs Ăngel (San Diego FC). |
| 43' | Goal | Goal! 1:1. Franco Negri (San Diego FC) scored with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 12% to the middle left zone. Assisted by TomĂĄs Ăngel. |
| 45'+1' | ShotAtGoal | Ariath Piol (Real Salt Lake) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 29%. |
| 45'+2' | Foul | Diego Luna (Real Salt Lake) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Paddy McNair (San Diego FC). |
| 45'+5' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, Real Salt Lake 1, San Diego FC 1. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: Real Salt Lake 1, San Diego FC 1. |
| 46' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Dominik Marczuk's (Real Salt Lake) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 8% is blocked by Paddy McNair. |
| 48' | Foul | Braian Ojeda (Real Salt Lake) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Marcus Ingvartsen (San Diego FC). |
| 50' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Luca de la Torre's (San Diego FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 6% is saved by Rafael Cabral. |
| 51' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (San Diego FC). Executed by Anders Dreyer. |
| 51' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Marcus Ingvartsen's (San Diego FC) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 31% is saved by Rafael Cabral. |
| 55' | Substitution | Substitution, San Diego FC. Ian Pilcher replaces Paddy McNair. |
| 55' | Substitution | Substitution, Real Salt Lake. Sam Junqua replaces Alexandros Katranis. |
| 58' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Real Salt Lake). Executed by Sam Junqua. |
| 60' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Real Salt Lake). Executed by Sam Junqua. |
| 60' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Javain Brown's (Real Salt Lake) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 10% misses to the left. |
| 63' | Offside | Offside, Real Salt Lake. Diogo Gonçalves is caught offside. |
| 63' | Foul | Jasper Löffelsend (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Braian Ojeda (Real Salt Lake). |
| 64' | Substitution | Substitution, San Diego FC. Onni Valakari replaces TomĂĄs Ăngel. |
| 64' | Substitution | Substitution, San Diego FC. Emmanuel Boateng replaces Luca de la Torre. |
| 65' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Anders Dreyer's (San Diego FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 5% misses to the right. |
| 67' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (San Diego FC). Executed by Anders Dreyer. |
| 68' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Diogo Gonçalves's (Real Salt Lake) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 19% misses to the right. |
| 69' | Foul | Onni Valakari (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Braian Ojeda (Real Salt Lake). |
| 69' | Caution | Braian Ojeda (Real Salt Lake) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 70' | Substitution | Substitution, Real Salt Lake. Forster Ajago replaces Ariath Piol. |
| 70' | Substitution | Substitution, Real Salt Lake. Kobi Henry replaces Javain Brown. |
| 70' | Substitution | Substitution, Real Salt Lake. Tyler Wolff replaces Diego Luna. |
| 72' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Forster Ajago's (Real Salt Lake) with left footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 5% is saved by CJ dos Santos. |
| 72' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (San Diego FC). Executed by Anders Dreyer. |
| 73' | Substitution | Substitution, San Diego FC. Willy Kumado replaces Jasper Löffelsend. |
| 73' | Substitution | Substitution, San Diego FC. Luca Bombino replaces Franco Negri. |
| 76' | Caution | Rafael Cabral (Real Salt Lake) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 76' | Foul | AnĂbal Godoy (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Forster Ajago (Real Salt Lake). |
| 77' | Foul | Foul by Christopher McVey (San Diego FC). |
| 77' | Caution | Jeppe Tverskov (San Diego FC) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 78' | Foul | Marcus Ingvartsen (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Justen Glad (Real Salt Lake). |
| 79' | Caution | Justen Glad (Real Salt Lake) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 84' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Forster Ajago's (Real Salt Lake) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 7% is saved by CJ dos Santos. |
| 84' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Marcus Ingvartsen's (San Diego FC) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 3% misses to the right. |
| 85' | Substitution | Substitution, Real Salt Lake. Bode Hidalgo replaces Dominik Marczuk. |
| 86' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Marcus Ingvartsen's (San Diego FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 21% is saved by Rafael Cabral. |
| 87' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Bode Hidalgo's (Real Salt Lake) with right footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% is saved by CJ dos Santos. |
| 88' | Foul | Braian Ojeda (Real Salt Lake) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Marcus Ingvartsen (San Diego FC). |
| 88' | Foul | Onni Valakari (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Emeka Eneli (Real Salt Lake). |
| 89' | Offside | Offside, San Diego FC. Anders Dreyer is caught offside. |
| 90' | Foul | Marcus Ingvartsen (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Justen Glad (Real Salt Lake). |
| 90'+1' | Goal | Goal! 1:2. Anders Dreyer (San Diego FC) scored with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 23% to the central bottom zone. |
| 90'+5' | Foul | Emeka Eneli (Real Salt Lake) wins a free kick, after being fouled by AnĂbal Godoy (San Diego FC). |
| 90'+6' | Goal | Goal! 1:3. Marcus Ingvartsen (San Diego FC) scored with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 39% to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Onni Valakari, second assist by AnĂbal Godoy. |
| 90'+9' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, Real Salt Lake 1, San Diego FC 3. |
| 90'+9' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
Three games into their inaugural MLS season, San Diego FC remain undefeated.
Three games into their inaugural MLS season, San Diego FC remain undefeated.
The expansion side has Saturdayâs 3-1 win at Real Salt Lake to thank for that, rallying for all three points behind goals from Franco Negri, Anders Dreyer and Marcus Ingvartsen.
While it wasnât the prettiest performance, the result ensures theyâll leave Matchday 3 in second place in the Western Conference table (seven points; 2W-0L-1D).
âWhat we loved about it is, 1-1, I think a lot of teams could say, âOkay, we're satisfied with that,ââ head coach Mikey Varas said post-game at America First Field.
âBut we've talked about wanting to go after the game and continue to stay with an initiative. The boys showed that they wanted the 2-1, but they also showed they wanted a third. Thatâs something that we're trying to develop within the group. And they're buying in, so that's very good.â
San Diegoâs go-ahead strike came through Dreyer in the 91st minute, before Ingvartsen opened his MLS account in the 96th minute. Setting the stage, Negri powerfully headed home just before halftime.
Although SDFC conceded their first-ever goal, the newcomers didnât buckle in a tough environment.
âYou have to have composure in those moments,â Varas said. âStick to our principles, stick to our style of play. Keep positive, keep believing, and then just chip away and grind away at it at the end of the day.â
While goalscorers often get the headlines, Dreyer said goalkeeper CJ dos Santos âwas the hero for us today.â The former US youth international made five saves, keeping the game within reach.
âCJ was a monster tonight,â said Varas. â ⊠The âkeeper was a fireman for us because he takes two or three big, big, big chances away from them.â
San Diego also won without star forward Chucky Lozano, who suffered a lower-leg injury in last weekendâs historic home opener at Snapdragon Stadium. The DP winger is being monitored week-to-week, per Varas.
Even if the Mexican international remains sidelined, San Diego have momentum on their side before next Saturdayâs home test vs. the Columbus Crew (10:30 pm ET | MLS Season Pass).
âWe're hungry because we want to get better,â said Varas. "We want to win these types of games, but have a bit more control of the game at the end of the day.â
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 1' | Foul | Joel Waterman (CF Montréal) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Andrés Cubas (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 3' | Foul | Pedro Vite (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Tom Pearce (CF Montréal). |
| 7' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Sebastian Berhalter's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 8% goes over to the left. |
| 8' | Foul | Ranko VeselinoviÄ (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Prince Owusu (CF MontrĂ©al). |
| 17' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). Executed by Ryan Gauld. |
| 18' | Foul | Fabian Herbers (CF Montréal) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Tristan Blackmon (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 23' | Substitution | Substitution, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Jean Claude Ngando replaces Ryan Gauld. |
| 24' | Foul | Kwadwo Opoku (CF Montréal) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sebastian Berhalter (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 26' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Brian White's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 14% is saved by Jonathan Sirois. |
| 28' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). Executed by Sebastian Berhalter. |
| 28' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Mathias Laborda's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 7% is saved by Jonathan Sirois. |
| 29' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Pedro Vite's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% goes over to the left. |
| 30' | Foul | Pedro Vite (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Nathan-Dylan Saliba (CF Montréal). |
| 32' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). Executed by Sebastian Berhalter. |
| 32' | ShotAtGoal | Tate Johnson (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 11%. |
| 32' | Goal | Goal! 1:0. Mathias Laborda (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 70% to the lower left zone. |
| 35' | Foul | Bryce Duke (CF Montréal) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Andrés Cubas (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 36' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Aleksandr Guboglo's (CF Montréal) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 9% is saved by Yohei Takaoka. |
| 37' | Foul | Ali Ahmed (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Fabian Herbers (CF Montréal). |
| 39' | Foul | Tate Johnson (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Aleksandr Guboglo (CF Montréal). |
| 39' | Foul | Andrés Cubas (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Luca Petrasso (CF Montréal). |
| 39' | Caution | Luca Petrasso (CF Montréal) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 41' | Foul | Brian White (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Brandan Craig (CF Montréal). |
| 41' | Caution | Brandan Craig (CF Montréal) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 41' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Ranko VeselinoviÄ's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with header from the right side of the box with an xG of 6% misses to the right. |
| 42' | Foul | Bryce Duke (CF Montréal) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Andrés Cubas (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 43' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (CF Montréal). Executed by Tom Pearce. |
| 43' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Aleksandr Guboglo's (CF Montréal) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 11% is blocked by Tate Johnson. |
| 45' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (CF Montréal). Executed by Bryce Duke. |
| 45' | Foul | Sebastian Berhalter (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Prince Owusu (CF Montréal). |
| 45'+3' | ShotAtGoal | Fabian Herbers (CF Montréal) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 9%. |
| 45'+3' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Bryce Duke's (CF Montréal) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% is blocked by Andrés Cubas. |
| 45'+4' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (CF Montréal). Executed by Bryce Duke. |
| 45'+4' | ShotAtGoal | Joel Waterman (CF Montréal) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 8%. |
| 45'+4' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Nathan-Dylan Saliba's (CF Montréal) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 8% is blocked by Brian White. |
| 45'+6' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, Vancouver Whitecaps FC 1, CF Montréal 0. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: Vancouver Whitecaps FC 1, CF Montréal 0. |
| 46' | Foul | Nathan-Dylan Saliba (CF Montréal) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sebastian Berhalter (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 47' | Foul | Tate Johnson (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Prince Owusu (CF Montréal). |
| 49' | Goal | Goal! 2:0. Tate Johnson (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) scored with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 36% to the upper right central zone. Assisted by Ali Ahmed, second assist by Pedro Vite. |
| 52' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Sebastian Berhalter's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Brandan Craig. |
| 53' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). Executed by Sebastian Berhalter. |
| 53' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Pedro Vite's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 3% is saved by Jonathan Sirois. |
| 54' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). Executed by Sebastian Berhalter. |
| 56' | Foul | Foul by Fabian Herbers (CF Montréal). |
| 57' | Foul | Tate Johnson (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Brandan Craig (CF Montréal). |
| 61' | Substitution | Substitution, CF Montréal. Caden Clark replaces Bryce Duke. |
| 61' | Substitution | Substitution, CF Montréal. Jules-Anthony Vilsaint replaces Kwadwo Opoku. |
| 61' | Substitution | Substitution, CF Montréal. Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty replaces Tom Pearce. |
| 62' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Pedro Vite's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 10% is saved by Jonathan Sirois. |
| 63' | Foul | Jules-Anthony Vilsaint (CF Montréal) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Tristan Blackmon (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 65' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Jean Claude Ngando's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 6% is saved by Jonathan Sirois. |
| 66' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). Executed by Sebastian Berhalter. |
| 72' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). Executed by Sebastian Berhalter. |
| 72' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Ali Ahmed's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 10% misses to the left. |
| 72' | Substitution | Substitution, CF Montréal. Victor Loturi replaces Fabian Herbers. |
| 73' | Offside | Offside, CF Montréal. Prince Owusu is caught offside. |
| 73' | Substitution | Substitution, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Ralph Priso replaces Sebastian Berhalter. |
| 75' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (CF Montréal). Executed by Caden Clark. |
| 75' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (CF Montréal). Executed by Caden Clark. |
| 76' | Foul | Brian White (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Joel Waterman (CF Montréal). |
| 78' | Foul | Andrés Cubas (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Caden Clark (CF Montréal). |
| 79' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Brian White's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 14% misses to the left. |
| 80' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (CF Montréal). Executed by Caden Clark. |
| 81' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Nathan-Dylan Saliba's (CF Montréal) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% is blocked by Jean Claude Ngando. |
| 81' | Substitution | Substitution, CF Montréal. Dominic Iankov replaces Nathan-Dylan Saliba. |
| 83' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Caden Clark's (CF Montréal) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 9% is blocked by Mathias Laborda. |
| 83' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Prince Owusu's (CF Montréal) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 54% is saved by Yohei Takaoka. |
| 86' | Foul | Tate Johnson (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Joel Waterman (CF Montréal). |
| 86' | Substitution | Substitution, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Daniel RĂos replaces Brian White. |
| 87' | Substitution | Substitution, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Damir Kreilach replaces Ali Ahmed. |
| 89' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). Executed by Pedro Vite. |
| 89' | Foul | Dominic Iankov (CF Montréal) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ralph Priso (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 90' | Foul | Dominic Iankov (CF Montréal) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ralph Priso (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 90'+1' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Daniel RĂos's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 6% is blocked by Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty. |
| 90'+2' | Foul | Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty (CF Montréal) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jean Claude Ngando (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 90'+2' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (CF Montréal). Executed by Caden Clark. |
| 90'+3' | ShotAtGoal | Prince Owusu (CF Montréal) hits the cross bar from the centre of the box with an xG of 11%. |
| 90'+3' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Jules-Anthony Vilsaint's (CF Montréal) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by Jean Claude Ngando. |
| 90'+4' | Foul | Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty (CF Montréal) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jean Claude Ngando (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 90'+4' | Caution | Jean Claude Ngando (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 90'+5' | Foul | Damir Kreilach (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Caden Clark (CF Montréal). |
| 90'+5' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
| 90'+5' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2, CF Montréal 0. |
Vancouver Whitecaps FC's promising start to the 2025 MLS season and blossoming Concacaf Champions Cup run may have suffered a major setback when captain Ryan Gauld was forced off due to injury in Saturday's 2-0 win over CF Montréal.
Vancouver Whitecaps FC's promising start to the 2025 MLS season and blossoming Concacaf Champions Cup run may have suffered a major setback when captain Ryan Gauld was forced off due to injury in Saturday's 2-0 win over CF Montréal.
While jumping for a ball cleared by MontrĂ©al defender Aleksandr Guboglo in the 19th minute, Gauld â without contact â immediately crumbled to the ground.
As BC Place fell silent, Vancouver's star Designated Player made way for J.C. Ngando with an apparent knee injury.
The Whitecaps managed without their Scottish international, improving to a perfect 3W-0L-0D for the first time in club history thanks to goals from MathĂas Laborda and Tate Johnson.
However, Gauld, who has 34g/43a in 111 MLS appearances, would leave a huge void if he were to miss Wednesday's CCC Round-of-16 Leg 2 at LIGA MX giants CF Monterrey. The tie is currently level at 1-1 on aggregate, with the decisive match set for Estadio Corona in TorreĂłn, Mexico.
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 3' | Foul | Nkosi Tafari (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Paul Rothrock (Seattle Sounders FC). |
| 5' | Foul | Yaw Yeboah (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by JoĂŁo Paulo Mior (Seattle Sounders FC). |
| 8' | Foul | Pedro de la Vega (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Eddie Segura (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 9' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Seattle Sounders FC). Executed by JesĂșs Ferreira. |
| 11' | Goal | Goal! 1:0. Kalani Kossa-Rienzi (Seattle Sounders FC) scored with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 20% to the middle left zone. Assisted by JesĂșs Ferreira. |
| 13' | Foul | Danny Leyva (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Adam Saldaña (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 16' | Foul | Olivier Giroud (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by JoĂŁo Paulo Mior (Seattle Sounders FC). |
| 17' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Nathan Ordaz's (Los Angeles Football Club) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 12% is blocked by Kalani Kossa-Rienzi. |
| 18' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Los Angeles Football Club). Executed by Mark Delgado. |
| 18' | Foul | JoĂŁo Paulo Mior (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sergi Palencia (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 23' | Foul | Paul Rothrock (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Nkosi Tafari (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 25' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Los Angeles Football Club). Executed by Mark Delgado. |
| 36' | Substitution | Substitution, Seattle Sounders FC. Albert RusnĂĄk replaces Pedro de la Vega. |
| 36' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Los Angeles Football Club). Executed by Mark Delgado. |
| 37' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Los Angeles Football Club). Executed by Artem Smolyakov. |
| 37' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Mark Delgado's (Los Angeles Football Club) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 58% is blocked by Nkosi Tafari. |
| 37' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Nathan Ordaz's (Los Angeles Football Club) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 50% is blocked by JoĂŁo Paulo Mior. |
| 37' | Goal | Goal! 1:1. Nathan Ordaz (Los Angeles Football Club) scored with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 70% to the lower left central zone. |
| 40' | Foul | Paul Rothrock (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Adam Saldaña (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 45' | Offside | Offside, Seattle Sounders FC. Danny Musovski is caught offside. |
| 45'+1' | Foul | JesĂșs Ferreira (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Artem Smolyakov (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 45'+3' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Seattle Sounders FC). Executed by JesĂșs Ferreira. |
| 45'+4' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, Seattle Sounders FC 1, Los Angeles Football Club 1. |
| 46' | Substitution | Substitution, Los Angeles Football Club. Igor Jesus replaces Mark Delgado. |
| 46' | Substitution | Substitution, Los Angeles Football Club. Ryan Hollingshead replaces Sergi Palencia. |
| 46' | Substitution | Substitution, Los Angeles Football Club. Marlon Santos replaces Aaron Long. |
| 46' | Substitution | Substitution, Seattle Sounders FC. Jordan Morris replaces Danny Musovski. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: Seattle Sounders FC 1, Los Angeles Football Club 1. |
| 50' | Foul | Yaw Yeboah (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jonathan Bell (Seattle Sounders FC). |
| 52' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Seattle Sounders FC). Executed by Albert RusnĂĄk. |
| 52' | ShotAtGoal | Jackson Ragen (Seattle Sounders FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 54%. |
| 52' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Yéimar Gómez's (Seattle Sounders FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 3% is saved by Thomas Hasal. |
| 53' | Foul | Artem Smolyakov (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kalani Kossa-Rienzi (Seattle Sounders FC). |
| 55' | Foul | Adam Saldaña (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Albert Rusnåk (Seattle Sounders FC). |
| 56' | Foul | JoĂŁo Paulo Mior (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Igor Jesus (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 56' | Foul | Paul Rothrock (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ryan Hollingshead (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 57' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Seattle Sounders FC). Executed by Albert RusnĂĄk. |
| 57' | Goal | Goal! 2:1. Paul Rothrock (Seattle Sounders FC) scored with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% to the middle left zone. Assisted by Albert RusnĂĄk. |
| 59' | Substitution | Substitution, Los Angeles Football Club. Denis Bouanga replaces Artem Smolyakov. |
| 60' | Foul | Ryan Hollingshead (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Paul Rothrock (Seattle Sounders FC). |
| 65' | Substitution | Substitution, Los Angeles Football Club. David MartĂnez replaces Marlon Santos. |
| 65' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Seattle Sounders FC). Executed by Albert RusnĂĄk. |
| 65' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Jordan Morris's (Seattle Sounders FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 10% is blocked by Nkosi Tafari. |
| 66' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Seattle Sounders FC). Executed by Albert RusnĂĄk. |
| 66' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Seattle Sounders FC). Executed by JesĂșs Ferreira. |
| 67' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Seattle Sounders FC). Executed by JesĂșs Ferreira. |
| 67' | Foul | Paul Rothrock (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ryan Hollingshead (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 68' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Albert RusnĂĄk's (Seattle Sounders FC) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 3% is saved by Thomas Hasal. |
| 69' | Foul | Jordan Morris (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Nkosi Tafari (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 69' | Caution | Nkosi Tafari (Los Angeles Football Club) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 70' | Offside | Offside, Seattle Sounders FC. Kalani Kossa-Rienzi is caught offside. |
| 70' | Substitution | Substitution, Seattle Sounders FC. Alex Roldan replaces Kalani Kossa-Rienzi. |
| 71' | Substitution | Substitution, Seattle Sounders FC. Cristian Roldan replaces JesĂșs Ferreira. |
| 71' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Albert RusnĂĄk's (Seattle Sounders FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 7% is saved by Thomas Hasal. |
| 71' | Foul | Adam Saldaña (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Paul Rothrock (Seattle Sounders FC). |
| 74' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Paul Rothrock's (Seattle Sounders FC) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 5% is saved by Thomas Hasal. |
| 75' | Foul | JoĂŁo Paulo Mior (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Olivier Giroud (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 75' | Foul | JoĂŁo Paulo Mior (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Nathan Ordaz (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 77' | Goal | Goal! 3:1. Jordan Morris (Seattle Sounders FC) scored with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 18% to the central bottom zone. Assisted by Paul Rothrock, second assist by Cristian Roldan. |
| 79' | Foul | Yaw Yeboah (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Yéimar Gómez (Seattle Sounders FC). |
| 84' | Goal | Goal! 4:1. Cristian Roldan (Seattle Sounders FC) scored with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 7% to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Albert RusnĂĄk. |
| 88' | Offside | Offside, Seattle Sounders FC. Jordan Morris is caught offside. |
| 88' | Substitution | Substitution, Seattle Sounders FC. Georgi Minoungou replaces Danny Leyva. |
| 89' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Georgi Minoungou's (Seattle Sounders FC) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 3% goes over to the right. |
| 90'+1' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Igor Jesus's (Los Angeles Football Club) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% goes over to the left. |
| 90'+2' | Goal | Goal! 4:2. David MartĂnez (Los Angeles Football Club) scored with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 22% to the bottom right corner. |
| 90'+3' | Offside | Offside, Los Angeles Football Club. Nathan Ordaz is caught offside. |
| 90'+4' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Alex Roldan's (Seattle Sounders FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 8% is blocked by Ryan Hollingshead. |
| 90'+4' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Paul Rothrock's (Seattle Sounders FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 24% is blocked by Nkosi Tafari. |
| 90'+4' | Goal | Goal! 5:2. Albert RusnĂĄk (Seattle Sounders FC) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 46% to the upper left central zone. Assisted by Georgi Minoungou, second assist by Cristian Roldan. |
| 90'+5' | Foul | David MartĂnez (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by JoĂŁo Paulo Mior (Seattle Sounders FC). |
| 90'+7' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Seattle Sounders FC). Executed by JoĂŁo Paulo Mior. |
| 90'+7' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Albert RusnĂĄk's (Seattle Sounders FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 5% is saved by Thomas Hasal. |
| 90'+7' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, Seattle Sounders FC 5, Los Angeles Football Club 2. |
| 90'+7' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
At long last, Jordan Morris is the all-time leading goalscorer in Seattle Sounders FC history.
Morris' 77th-minute strike in Saturdayâs 5-2 win over LAFC marked his 87th as a Sounder across all competitions, passing longtime teammate and fellow club legend RaĂșl RuidĂaz (86).
At long last, Jordan Morris is the all-time leading goalscorer in Seattle Sounders FC history.
Morris' 77th-minute strike in Saturdayâs 5-2 win over LAFC marked his 87th as a Sounder across all competitions, passing longtime teammate and fellow club legend RaĂșl RuidĂaz (86).
Itâs a full-circle moment for the 30-year-old Seattle native who climbed the ranks from the Sounders academy to homegrown player, now owning a place in the club's record books.
âIt means everything,â the USMNT forward told MLS Season Pass after the match. âIâve talked about it for a long time. I thrive on scoring goals; thatâs what I want to do and bring to the team."
Doing it at Lumen Field made it extra special. Morris bagged a brace in the Sounders' Matchday 1 draw at home with Charlotte FC, which meant his historic moment was imminent and could have taken place in another venue.
âBeing a local guy here, growing up through the academy, being a fan of the team and sitting up in the stands as a fan, knowing I wanted to be on this field one day, now to put my name in the history books like that is a huge honor to be able to do it in front of my family," Morris explained.
"I wanted to do it here at home, and to have a game like that is really special and a moment Iâll always remember.â
Morris achieving all-time status was complemented by an account-opener from Kalani Kossa-Rienzi, who is with the Sounders on a short-term agreement from MLS NEXT Pro affiliate Tacoma Defiance. Former academy standout Paul Rothrock, who signed his first-team contract in August 2023, also found the net as part of the five-goal outburst that gave Seattle their first win of the MLS season.
The result affords the Sounders some positive momentum as they set their sights on Tuesday's massive Concacaf Champions Cup Leg 2 clash at LIGA MX foe Cruz Azul, with the sides locked in a 0-0 aggregate draw in their Round of 16 series.
They'll possibly have to play that match without DP winger Pedro de la Vega, who exited Saturday's victory with quad tightness.
However, this statement performance against a direct rival could prove a turning point for Seattle's season.
"Yes, it feels really good, but our record against [LAFC] is still 4W-9L-4D, so we still have some work to do," head coach Brian Schmetzer said postgame. "But days like today, we're certainly going to enjoy the moment. That locker room is extremely happy for a lot of reasons."
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 2' | Foul | Brooks Lennon (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Telasco Segovia (Inter Miami CF). |
| 3' | Foul | Miguel AlmirĂłn (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jordi Alba (Inter Miami CF). |
| 5' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Pedro Amador's (Atlanta United) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% is blocked by Tadeo Allende. |
| 5' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Tristan Muyumba's (Atlanta United) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 8% misses to the left. |
| 6' | Foul | Luis SuĂĄrez (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Stian Gregersen (Atlanta United). |
| 8' | Foul | Jordi Alba (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Miguel AlmirĂłn (Atlanta United). |
| 10' | Foul | Pedro Amador (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Tadeo Allende (Inter Miami CF). |
| 11' | Goal | Goal! 1:0. Emmanuel Latte Lath (Atlanta United) scored with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 54% to the top left corner. Assisted by Brooks Lennon, second assist by Miguel AlmirĂłn. |
| 15' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Telasco Segovia. |
| 17' | Offside | Offside, Inter Miami CF. Luis SuĂĄrez is caught offside. |
| 19' | Offside | Offside, Atlanta United. Emmanuel Latte Lath is caught offside. |
| 20' | Goal | Goal! 1:1. Lionel Messi (Inter Miami CF) scored with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 40% to the central zone. |
| 22' | Foul | Jordi Alba (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Miguel AlmirĂłn (Atlanta United). |
| 23' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Tadeo Allende's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 4% is saved by Brad Guzan. |
| 26' | Foul | Lionel Messi (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Tristan Muyumba (Atlanta United). |
| 28' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Luis SuĂĄrez's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 11% misses to the right. |
| 29' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Alexey Miranchuk's (Atlanta United) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 18% misses to the right. |
| 30' | Offside | Offside, Inter Miami CF. Tadeo Allende is caught offside. |
| 31' | Offside | Offside, Atlanta United. Alexey Miranchuk is caught offside. |
| 32' | Foul | Telasco Segovia (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Brooks Lennon (Atlanta United). |
| 35' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Lionel Messi's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 34% goes over. |
| 36' | Foul | Lionel Messi (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Derrick Williams (Atlanta United). |
| 41' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Pedro Amador's (Atlanta United) with left footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 4% goes over. |
| 41' | Foul | Miguel AlmirĂłn (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Noah Allen (Inter Miami CF). |
| 42' | Caution | Noah Allen (Inter Miami CF) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 43' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Stian Gregersen's (Atlanta United) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 4% misses to the right. |
| 44' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Alexey Miranchuk's (Atlanta United) with left footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 4% is saved by Rocco RĂos Novo. |
| 44' | Foul | Jordi Alba (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Miguel AlmirĂłn (Atlanta United). |
| 45' | Foul | Foul by Pedro Amador (Atlanta United). |
| 45' | Caution | Pedro Amador (Atlanta United) is shown the yellow card for . |
| 45'+1' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Lionel Messi's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 5% is saved by Brad Guzan. |
| 45'+2' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Telasco Segovia. |
| 45'+2' | Foul | Sergio Busquets (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Miguel AlmirĂłn (Atlanta United). |
| 45'+4' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, Atlanta United 1, Inter Miami CF 1. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: Atlanta United 1, Inter Miami CF 1. |
| 52' | Foul | Yannick Bright (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Alexey Miranchuk (Atlanta United). |
| 52' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Jordi Alba's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 3% misses to the left. |
| 54' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Emmanuel Latte Lath's (Atlanta United) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 13% is saved by Rocco RĂos Novo. |
| 54' | Offside | Offside, Inter Miami CF. Tadeo Allende is caught offside. |
| 55' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Lionel Messi's (Inter Miami CF) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 21% is saved by Brad Guzan. |
| 56' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Telasco Segovia. |
| 57' | Foul | Yannick Bright (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Emmanuel Latte Lath (Atlanta United). |
| 58' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Saba Lobjanidze's (Atlanta United) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 10% is blocked by Maximiliano FalcĂłn. |
| 59' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Tristan Muyumba's (Atlanta United) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% is saved by Rocco RĂos Novo. |
| 60' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Tadeo Allende's (Inter Miami CF) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 6% is saved by Brad Guzan. |
| 60' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Telasco Segovia. |
| 61' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. Benjamin Cremaschi replaces Telasco Segovia. |
| 62' | Foul | Luis SuĂĄrez (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Stian Gregersen (Atlanta United). |
| 62' | Caution | Stian Gregersen (Atlanta United) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 64' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Lionel Messi's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 5% is saved by Brad Guzan. |
| 65' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Jordi Alba. |
| 72' | Substitution | Substitution, Atlanta United. Xande Silva replaces Saba Lobjanidze. |
| 73' | Foul | Foul by Jordi Alba (Inter Miami CF). |
| 74' | Foul | Maximiliano FalcĂłn (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Emmanuel Latte Lath (Atlanta United). |
| 76' | Foul | Gonzalo LujĂĄn (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Xande Silva (Atlanta United). |
| 79' | Foul | Yannick Bright (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Miguel AlmirĂłn (Atlanta United). |
| 81' | Foul | Miguel AlmirĂłn (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Yannick Bright (Inter Miami CF). |
| 83' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Xande Silva's (Atlanta United) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 2% goes over. |
| 83' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. FafĂ Picault replaces Tadeo Allende. |
| 83' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. Federico Redondo replaces Yannick Bright. |
| 83' | Substitution | Substitution, Atlanta United. Matthew Edwards replaces Brooks Lennon. |
| 84' | Substitution | Substitution, Atlanta United. Ajani Fortune replaces Bartosz Slisz. |
| 84' | Substitution | Substitution, Atlanta United. Luis Abram replaces Pedro Amador. |
| 86' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Atlanta United). Executed by Alexey Miranchuk. |
| 86' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Luis Abram's (Atlanta United) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 10% is blocked by Federico Redondo. |
| 88' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Lionel Messi's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 15% is blocked by Ajani Fortune. |
| 88' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by FafĂ Picault. |
| 89' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Benjamin Cremaschi. |
| 89' | Goal | Goal! 1:2. FafĂ Picault (Inter Miami CF) scored with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 23% to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Jordi Alba. |
| 90' | Substitution | Substitution, Atlanta United. Edwin Mosquera replaces Stian Gregersen. |
| 90'+1' | Offside | Offside, Inter Miami CF. FafĂ Picault is caught offside. |
| 90'+1' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. Tomås Avilés replaces Luis Suårez. |
| 90'+1' | Foul | Ajani Fortune (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Benjamin Cremaschi (Inter Miami CF). |
| 90'+2' | Foul | Jordi Alba (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Edwin Mosquera (Atlanta United). |
| 90'+2' | Caution | Edwin Mosquera (Atlanta United) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 90'+4' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Atlanta United). Executed by Alexey Miranchuk. |
| 90'+5' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Miguel AlmirĂłn's (Atlanta United) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 21% is blocked by Noah Allen. |
| 90'+5' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Atlanta United). Executed by Alexey Miranchuk. |
| 90'+5' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, Atlanta United 1, Inter Miami CF 2. |
| 90'+5' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
If the other 28 teams in MLS werenât watching Sunday Night Soccer presented by Continental Tire, we have no choice but to inform them that Lionel AndrĂ©s Messi is back at it again for Inter Miami CF.
If the other 28 teams in MLS werenât watching Sunday Night Soccer presented by Continental Tire, we have no choice but to inform them that Lionel AndrĂ©s Messi is back at it again for Inter Miami CF.
The Argentine legend returned to the starting lineup for the first time since Feb. 25 and looked up for it and then some, scoring the equalizer off a turnover he created as the Herons rallied from an early deficit to beat Atlanta United 2-1 in front of a raucous crowd of 42,843 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
âLeoâs is a goal that only he can do,â Herons coach Javier Mascherano said in Spanish postgame. âHe is the best player in history. You can't say anything else. A player who has the capacity to make the most beautiful goals that youâre going to see.â
The victory extends Miamiâs unbeaten start to eight matches across league and Concacaf Champions Cup play, and seems to signal Messiâs return to form after sitting out three games for what was vaguely termed âload management.â
ATLUTD were the stronger side out of the gates and deservingly surged in front after 11 minutes via MLS-record signing Emmanuel Latte Lathâs third goal of the season. But the visitors adapted and rallied, Messi setting the tone by stripping Bartosz Slisz at the top of Atlantaâs penalty box and coolly chipping Brad Guzan mere minutes later for his fourth goal of 2025 across all competitions.
If this was an acid test for Atlanta's lavishly-funded offseason overhaul, Messi & Friends confirmed to head coach Ronny Deila and his group that the project is not yet fully baked.
âIt was an even game, when you see expected goals and touches inside the 16 opportunities, but their chances were more clean-cut chances,â lamented Deila. âAlso, of course, you talk about one of the best players in the world, maybe the best, still â heâs unbelievable.
âThe first goal, we lose the ball in a very bad situation, the best player in the world, and you have a problem.â
That game-changing moment was a startling flash of bite from a player so often described over the years as disinterested in his defensive duties. Messi would finish the match with five miles of distance covered and 7/11 duels won in addition to his 70 touches of the ball. Was there something extra in his tank to attain a measure of revenge for the Five Stripesâ historic upset of Miami in last yearâs Audi MLS Cup Playoffs?
Mascherano pumped the brakes on that, but perhaps not altogether convincingly.
âWell, not a revenge, not a rematch, not a grudge match,â said the first-year boss, calling this year a âcompletely differentâ context for a younger, perhaps hungrier IMCF. âIn soccer, you get new opportunities. So what happened, happened, and you can't go back.
âThis is a long tournament, and we are not anywhere near the end. I am one of these people that, just because we began, I don't believe that we're done,â noted Mascherano in regards to his teamâs strong start, adding their upcoming bye weekend during the FIFA international window is well-timed to allow some of his group time for rest and recovery. âWe have to be on our guard, and we can't be relaxing. And of course, we have to enjoy the moment, but it is just the moment.â
Indeed, the conversation might be different had Atlanta made slightly fewer errors on the night.
No one would be surprised at the sight of Messi punching back. What may prove almost as vital in the long run were the timing and source of Miamiâs second goal: FafĂ Picault, who came off the bench to head home a last-minute winner after missing a few weeks to a hamstring injury.
The sequence transpired so quickly that even the MLS Season Pass broadcast nearly missed it. Jordi Alba was given too much space along the left touchline after Miami played a short corner kick, allowing the Spaniard to curl a looping cross to the far post. Picault, all 5-feet-8 of him, nodded an uncontested header that slipped past Guzan â who seemed to pull his hands away at the last second, perhaps thinking his teammate Derrick Williams would clear the ball away â and into the net.
âThe bad part, I think, is how we can concede that last goal. That is too easy because they [Miami] have three, four guys in the box and I think they are satisfied with that draw and then they get something out of nothing. Thatâs hard to swallow,â said Deila.
âWe play against a team that hasnât lost this year and had the most points in the league, so I donât see that itâs a frightening difference between us. Thatâs the good thing. But in the end, we gave them too many easy chances.â
Atlantaâs frustration mirrored Miamiâs elation. Itâs not the first time an IMCF adversary has ruefully let the Rosanegra slip off the hook via their own self-inflicted wounds, and most likely, it wonât be the last.
âThe desire,â Picault told MLS Season Pass sideline reporter Andrew Wiebe when asked what makes this Miami squad special.
âWe have a lot of heart. I think you have big-name players, but they're here for the grind, and you can see that in small plays and over games like this. And then you have a young group thatâs motivated and everybody wants to show themselves. And I think more than anything, we're very united. We all have the same goal and that's to win, and I think that's important.â
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 2' | Foul | Brooks Lennon (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Telasco Segovia (Inter Miami CF). |
| 3' | Foul | Miguel AlmirĂłn (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jordi Alba (Inter Miami CF). |
| 5' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Pedro Amador's (Atlanta United) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% is blocked by Tadeo Allende. |
| 5' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Tristan Muyumba's (Atlanta United) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 8% misses to the left. |
| 6' | Foul | Luis SuĂĄrez (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Stian Gregersen (Atlanta United). |
| 8' | Foul | Jordi Alba (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Miguel AlmirĂłn (Atlanta United). |
| 10' | Foul | Pedro Amador (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Tadeo Allende (Inter Miami CF). |
| 11' | Goal | Goal! 1:0. Emmanuel Latte Lath (Atlanta United) scored with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 54% to the top left corner. Assisted by Brooks Lennon, second assist by Miguel AlmirĂłn. |
| 15' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Telasco Segovia. |
| 17' | Offside | Offside, Inter Miami CF. Luis SuĂĄrez is caught offside. |
| 19' | Offside | Offside, Atlanta United. Emmanuel Latte Lath is caught offside. |
| 20' | Goal | Goal! 1:1. Lionel Messi (Inter Miami CF) scored with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 40% to the central zone. |
| 22' | Foul | Jordi Alba (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Miguel AlmirĂłn (Atlanta United). |
| 23' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Tadeo Allende's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 4% is saved by Brad Guzan. |
| 26' | Foul | Lionel Messi (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Tristan Muyumba (Atlanta United). |
| 28' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Luis SuĂĄrez's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 11% misses to the right. |
| 29' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Alexey Miranchuk's (Atlanta United) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 18% misses to the right. |
| 30' | Offside | Offside, Inter Miami CF. Tadeo Allende is caught offside. |
| 31' | Offside | Offside, Atlanta United. Alexey Miranchuk is caught offside. |
| 32' | Foul | Telasco Segovia (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Brooks Lennon (Atlanta United). |
| 35' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Lionel Messi's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 34% goes over. |
| 36' | Foul | Lionel Messi (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Derrick Williams (Atlanta United). |
| 41' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Pedro Amador's (Atlanta United) with left footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 4% goes over. |
| 41' | Foul | Miguel AlmirĂłn (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Noah Allen (Inter Miami CF). |
| 42' | Caution | Noah Allen (Inter Miami CF) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 43' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Stian Gregersen's (Atlanta United) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 4% misses to the right. |
| 44' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Alexey Miranchuk's (Atlanta United) with left footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 4% is saved by Rocco RĂos Novo. |
| 44' | Foul | Jordi Alba (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Miguel AlmirĂłn (Atlanta United). |
| 45' | Foul | Foul by Pedro Amador (Atlanta United). |
| 45' | Caution | Pedro Amador (Atlanta United) is shown the yellow card for . |
| 45'+1' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Lionel Messi's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 5% is saved by Brad Guzan. |
| 45'+2' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Telasco Segovia. |
| 45'+2' | Foul | Sergio Busquets (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Miguel AlmirĂłn (Atlanta United). |
| 45'+4' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, Atlanta United 1, Inter Miami CF 1. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: Atlanta United 1, Inter Miami CF 1. |
| 52' | Foul | Yannick Bright (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Alexey Miranchuk (Atlanta United). |
| 52' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Jordi Alba's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 3% misses to the left. |
| 54' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Emmanuel Latte Lath's (Atlanta United) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 13% is saved by Rocco RĂos Novo. |
| 54' | Offside | Offside, Inter Miami CF. Tadeo Allende is caught offside. |
| 55' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Lionel Messi's (Inter Miami CF) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 21% is saved by Brad Guzan. |
| 56' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Telasco Segovia. |
| 57' | Foul | Yannick Bright (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Emmanuel Latte Lath (Atlanta United). |
| 58' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Saba Lobjanidze's (Atlanta United) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 10% is blocked by Maximiliano FalcĂłn. |
| 59' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Tristan Muyumba's (Atlanta United) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% is saved by Rocco RĂos Novo. |
| 60' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Tadeo Allende's (Inter Miami CF) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 6% is saved by Brad Guzan. |
| 60' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Telasco Segovia. |
| 61' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. Benjamin Cremaschi replaces Telasco Segovia. |
| 62' | Foul | Luis SuĂĄrez (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Stian Gregersen (Atlanta United). |
| 62' | Caution | Stian Gregersen (Atlanta United) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 64' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Lionel Messi's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 5% is saved by Brad Guzan. |
| 65' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Jordi Alba. |
| 72' | Substitution | Substitution, Atlanta United. Xande Silva replaces Saba Lobjanidze. |
| 73' | Foul | Foul by Jordi Alba (Inter Miami CF). |
| 74' | Foul | Maximiliano FalcĂłn (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Emmanuel Latte Lath (Atlanta United). |
| 76' | Foul | Gonzalo LujĂĄn (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Xande Silva (Atlanta United). |
| 79' | Foul | Yannick Bright (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Miguel AlmirĂłn (Atlanta United). |
| 81' | Foul | Miguel AlmirĂłn (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Yannick Bright (Inter Miami CF). |
| 83' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Xande Silva's (Atlanta United) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 2% goes over. |
| 83' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. FafĂ Picault replaces Tadeo Allende. |
| 83' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. Federico Redondo replaces Yannick Bright. |
| 83' | Substitution | Substitution, Atlanta United. Matthew Edwards replaces Brooks Lennon. |
| 84' | Substitution | Substitution, Atlanta United. Ajani Fortune replaces Bartosz Slisz. |
| 84' | Substitution | Substitution, Atlanta United. Luis Abram replaces Pedro Amador. |
| 86' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Atlanta United). Executed by Alexey Miranchuk. |
| 86' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Luis Abram's (Atlanta United) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 10% is blocked by Federico Redondo. |
| 88' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Lionel Messi's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 15% is blocked by Ajani Fortune. |
| 88' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by FafĂ Picault. |
| 89' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Benjamin Cremaschi. |
| 89' | Goal | Goal! 1:2. FafĂ Picault (Inter Miami CF) scored with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 23% to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Jordi Alba. |
| 90' | Substitution | Substitution, Atlanta United. Edwin Mosquera replaces Stian Gregersen. |
| 90'+1' | Offside | Offside, Inter Miami CF. FafĂ Picault is caught offside. |
| 90'+1' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. Tomås Avilés replaces Luis Suårez. |
| 90'+1' | Foul | Ajani Fortune (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Benjamin Cremaschi (Inter Miami CF). |
| 90'+2' | Foul | Jordi Alba (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Edwin Mosquera (Atlanta United). |
| 90'+2' | Caution | Edwin Mosquera (Atlanta United) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 90'+4' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Atlanta United). Executed by Alexey Miranchuk. |
| 90'+5' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Miguel AlmirĂłn's (Atlanta United) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 21% is blocked by Noah Allen. |
| 90'+5' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Atlanta United). Executed by Alexey Miranchuk. |
| 90'+5' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, Atlanta United 1, Inter Miami CF 2. |
| 90'+5' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
Lionel Messi's 2025 MLS goalscoring account is officially open.
Lionel Messi's 2025 MLS goalscoring account is officially open.
Inter Miami CF's captain did the honors in the 20th minute of a 2-1 win at Atlanta United's Mercedes-Benz Stadium, equalizing in the marquee Sunday Night Soccer presented by Continental Tire showdown after Emmanuel Latte Lath opened the scoring with an 11th-minute header.
On the sequence, Messi stole the ball from Atlanta midfielder Bartosz Slisz before cutting past defender Derrick Williams and dinking a chip over goalkeeper Brad Guzan.
The goal came four matchdays into the 2025 campaign, and in Messi's second league appearance of the year. On MLS is Back weekend, the legendary Argentine No. 10 contributed two assists in a 2-2 comeback draw with New York City FC.
Messi recently returned from a three-game absence from Miami's lineup due to load management, scoring midweek in the Concacaf Champions Cup as they won 2-0 at Jamaica's Cavalier FC. The 37-year-old has three goals in the continental competition, helping the Herons reach the quarterfinals.
Last year, Messi won Landon Donovan MLS MVP honors with 20 goals and 16 assists in 19 matches. That helped power Miami's record-setting Supporters' Shield-winning season, only for Atlanta to end their Audi MLS Cup Playoffs run with a historic Round One Best-of-3 Series upset.
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 2' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Josef MartĂnez's (San Jose Earthquakes) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 7% is saved by Zack Steffen. |
| 2' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Josef MartĂnez's (San Jose Earthquakes) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 21% is saved by Zack Steffen. |
| 2' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Jamar Ricketts's (San Jose Earthquakes) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by Reggie Cannon. |
| 3' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (San Jose Earthquakes). Executed by Cristian Espinoza. |
| 4' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (San Jose Earthquakes). Executed by Cristian Espinoza. |
| 4' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Josef MartĂnez's (San Jose Earthquakes) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 36% is saved by Zack Steffen. |
| 4' | Offside | Offside, Colorado Rapids. Rafael Navarro is caught offside. |
| 5' | Foul | Reggie Cannon (Colorado Rapids) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Cristian Arango (San Jose Earthquakes). |
| 8' | Foul | Nick Lima (San Jose Earthquakes) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Rafael Navarro (Colorado Rapids). |
| 15' | ShotAtGoal | Cristian Arango (San Jose Earthquakes) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 15%. |
| 17' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Nick Lima's (San Jose Earthquakes) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 4% is blocked by Chidozie Awaziem. |
| 18' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (San Jose Earthquakes). Executed by Cristian Espinoza. |
| 18' | Foul | Djordje Mihailovic (Colorado Rapids) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Nick Lima (San Jose Earthquakes). |
| 21' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (San Jose Earthquakes). Executed by Cristian Espinoza. |
| 21' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Bruno Wilson's (San Jose Earthquakes) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 24% misses to the left. |
| 22' | Foul | Bruno Wilson (San Jose Earthquakes) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Wayne Frederick (Colorado Rapids). |
| 23' | Offside | Offside, San Jose Earthquakes. Josef MartĂnez is caught offside. |
| 24' | Offside | Offside, Colorado Rapids. Djordje Mihailovic is caught offside. |
| 24' | Foul | Foul by Cole Bassett (Colorado Rapids). |
| 26' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Cristian Espinoza's (San Jose Earthquakes) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% is saved by Zack Steffen. |
| 29' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Ian Harkes's (San Jose Earthquakes) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 10% is saved by Zack Steffen. |
| 29' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (San Jose Earthquakes). Executed by Cristian Espinoza. |
| 29' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Cristian Espinoza's (San Jose Earthquakes) with right footed shot from the left wing with an xG of 2% is saved by Zack Steffen. |
| 31' | Foul | Reggie Cannon (Colorado Rapids) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jamar Ricketts (San Jose Earthquakes). |
| 34' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Cristian Arango's (San Jose Earthquakes) with right footed shot from the right wing with an xG of 2% is saved by Zack Steffen. |
| 37' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Ousseni Bouda's (San Jose Earthquakes) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% is saved by Zack Steffen. |
| 38' | Goal | Goal! 0:1. Cole Bassett (Colorado Rapids) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 44% to the bottom right corner. |
| 41' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Colorado Rapids). Executed by Djordje Mihailovic. |
| 41' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Chidozie Awaziem's (Colorado Rapids) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 8% goes over to the right. |
| 41' | Foul | Reggie Cannon (Colorado Rapids) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ousseni Bouda (San Jose Earthquakes). |
| 42' | Offside | Offside, Colorado Rapids. Andreas MaxsĂž is caught offside. |
| 44' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Cristian Arango's (San Jose Earthquakes) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 11% is blocked by Wayne Frederick. |
| 45'+1' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (San Jose Earthquakes). Executed by Cristian Espinoza. |
| 45'+1' | Goal | Goal! 1:1. Cristian Arango (San Jose Earthquakes) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 20% to the lower right central zone. Assisted by Cristian Espinoza. |
| 45'+3' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, San Jose Earthquakes 1, Colorado Rapids 1. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: San Jose Earthquakes 1, Colorado Rapids 1. |
| 47' | Foul | Ousseni Bouda (San Jose Earthquakes) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Reggie Cannon (Colorado Rapids). |
| 48' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Oliver Larraz's (Colorado Rapids) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 14% is blocked by Nick Lima. |
| 51' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Colorado Rapids). Executed by Djordje Mihailovic. |
| 53' | Foul | Reggie Cannon (Colorado Rapids) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ousseni Bouda (San Jose Earthquakes). |
| 54' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Cristian Arango's (San Jose Earthquakes) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 6% is blocked by Keegan Rosenberry. |
| 57' | Foul | Kévin Cabral (Colorado Rapids) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ousseni Bouda (San Jose Earthquakes). |
| 57' | Caution | Reggie Cannon (Colorado Rapids) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 58' | Substitution | Substitution, San Jose Earthquakes. Mark-Anthony Kaye replaces Beau Leroux. |
| 59' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Djordje Mihailovic's (Colorado Rapids) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 16% is saved by Daniel De Sousa Britto. |
| 59' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Rafael Navarro's (Colorado Rapids) with left footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% misses to the right. |
| 60' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Ousseni Bouda's (San Jose Earthquakes) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 6% is saved by Zack Steffen. |
| 61' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Ousseni Bouda's (San Jose Earthquakes) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 4% is blocked by Reggie Cannon. |
| 61' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (San Jose Earthquakes). Executed by Cristian Espinoza. |
| 61' | ShotAtGoal | Ousseni Bouda (San Jose Earthquakes) hits the cross bar from the left side of the box with an xG of 7%. |
| 62' | Foul | Nick Lima (San Jose Earthquakes) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Oliver Larraz (Colorado Rapids). |
| 63' | Foul | Kévin Cabral (Colorado Rapids) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ian Harkes (San Jose Earthquakes). |
| 65' | Substitution | Substitution, Colorado Rapids. Calvin Harris replaces Kévin Cabral. |
| 65' | Substitution | Substitution, Colorado Rapids. Omir FernĂĄndez replaces Wayne Frederick. |
| 66' | Foul | Jamar Ricketts (San Jose Earthquakes) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Cole Bassett (Colorado Rapids). |
| 67' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Cristian Arango's (San Jose Earthquakes) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 8% is saved by Zack Steffen. |
| 68' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Colorado Rapids). Executed by Djordje Mihailovic. |
| 69' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Chidozie Awaziem's (Colorado Rapids) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 10% is saved by Daniel De Sousa Britto. |
| 70' | Foul | Ian Harkes (San Jose Earthquakes) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Oliver Larraz (Colorado Rapids). |
| 71' | Goal | Goal! 1:2. Calvin Harris (Colorado Rapids) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 92% to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Omir FernĂĄndez, second assist by Keegan Rosenberry. |
| 78' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Ousseni Bouda's (San Jose Earthquakes) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 16% is blocked by Calvin Harris. |
| 80' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (San Jose Earthquakes). Executed by Cristian Espinoza. |
| 80' | Foul | Rafael Navarro (Colorado Rapids) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Mark-Anthony Kaye (San Jose Earthquakes). |
| 81' | Substitution | Substitution, San Jose Earthquakes. Niko Tsakiris replaces Ian Harkes. |
| 81' | Substitution | Substitution, San Jose Earthquakes. VĂtor Costa replaces Jamar Ricketts. |
| 81' | Substitution | Substitution, San Jose Earthquakes. Amahl Pellegrino replaces Ousseni Bouda. |
| 81' | Caution | Cristian Arango (San Jose Earthquakes) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 84' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Colorado Rapids). Executed by Djordje Mihailovic. |
| 84' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Andreas MaxsĂž's (Colorado Rapids) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 9% is blocked by VĂtor Costa. |
| 85' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Josef MartĂnez's (San Jose Earthquakes) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 15% is saved by Zack Steffen. |
| 86' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (San Jose Earthquakes). Executed by Cristian Espinoza. |
| 86' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Amahl Pellegrino's (San Jose Earthquakes) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 4% is blocked by Calvin Harris. |
| 86' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (San Jose Earthquakes). Executed by Cristian Espinoza. |
| 87' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Amahl Pellegrino's (San Jose Earthquakes) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 9% misses to the right. |
| 87' | Foul | Niko Tsakiris (San Jose Earthquakes) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Rafael Navarro (Colorado Rapids). |
| 88' | Foul | Omir FernĂĄndez (Colorado Rapids) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Mark-Anthony Kaye (San Jose Earthquakes). |
| 89' | Foul | Mark-Anthony Kaye (San Jose Earthquakes) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Oliver Larraz (Colorado Rapids). |
| 90'+1' | ShotAtGoal | Nick Lima (San Jose Earthquakes) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 13%. |
| 90'+1' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Cristian Arango's (San Jose Earthquakes) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 28% misses to the right. |
| 90'+1' | Caution | Zack Steffen (Colorado Rapids) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 90'+3' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Rafael Navarro's (Colorado Rapids) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 25% goes over to the right. |
| 90'+3' | Substitution | Substitution, San Jose Earthquakes. Preston Judd replaces Cristian Arango. |
| 90'+7' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Preston Judd's (San Jose Earthquakes) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 5% is blocked by Cole Bassett. |
| 90'+7' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. VĂtor Costa's (San Jose Earthquakes) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 15% is blocked by Cole Bassett. |
| 90'+7' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Bruno Wilson's (San Jose Earthquakes) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 14% is saved by Zack Steffen. |
| 90'+8' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
| 90'+8' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, San Jose Earthquakes 1, Colorado Rapids 2. |
Brick wall.
Brick wall.
Colorado Rapids goalkeeper Zack Steffen stood on his head Saturday night, recording an MLS single-game career-high 12 saves to help ensure his side earned all three points in a difficult 2-1 road win at San Jose Earthquakes.
Steffen was under fire from nearly the opening whistle, making two strong stops within the opening four minutes, including a fingertip save on a redirected shot from Josef MartĂnez.
In the 85th minute, with the Rapids clinging to a 2-1 lead, MartĂnez looked sure to score after sneaking behind the backline, but Steffen denied him with a strong right hand to send the effort wide of the post and secure the victory for his side.
"I felt when I was watching him, I don't think they're going to score on him," said head coach Chris Armas. "He just looked like a big guy in a small goal, that's what it looked like tonight. And I'm not surprised, because of his process, the way he works, the humility that he brings every day to get better, to be a leader and a winner around here."
The performance comes at just the right time for Steffen, who is rounding into form just before traveling to Los Angeles to meet up with the USMNT ahead of their run at a fourth-consecutive Concacaf Nations League title.
"Yeah, it is cool of course. I feel like I'm in a good way going into camp and excited to get with the guys and staff and two important games coming up in LA," said Steffen. "So, looking forward to that."
The result was a crucial one for the Rapids, who vault into a tie for second place in the Western Conference and remain unbeaten through the opening four matches of the season (8 points; 2W-0L-2T). They'll look to keep their impressive start going on Saturday when they host Portland Timbers (9:30 pm ET | MLS Season Pass).
âYeah, itâs great man," stated the Colorado 'keeper. "The team collectively is off to a good start, and we are not allowing as many goals as last year so far.
"We just have to keep it up, man. It takes a collective, it takes a lot of work. Itâs not easy, but like I said, itâs the willingness to suffer and do the dirty work each and every game week in and week out. Thatâs what itâs going to take.â
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 6' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Luca Bombino's (San Diego FC) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 16% is blocked by Malte Amundsen. |
| 6' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (San Diego FC). Executed by Anders Dreyer. |
| 9' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Mohamed Farsi's (Columbus Crew) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 41% is saved by CJ dos Santos. |
| 10' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Jacen Russell-Rowe's (Columbus Crew) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 7% is blocked by Christopher McVey. |
| 12' | Foul | Sean Zawadzki (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Marcus Ingvartsen (San Diego FC). |
| 13' | Goal | Goal! 0:1. Max Arfsten (Columbus Crew) scored with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 17% to the lower right zone. Assisted by DeJuan Jones. |
| 15' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. DeJuan Jones's (Columbus Crew) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 7% is blocked by Christopher McVey. |
| 16' | Foul | Darlington Nagbe (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by AnĂbal Godoy (San Diego FC). |
| 22' | Offside | Offside, San Diego FC. Marcus Ingvartsen is caught offside. |
| 24' | Foul | Darlington Nagbe (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Marcus Ingvartsen (San Diego FC). |
| 24' | Foul | Luca Bombino (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Max Arfsten (Columbus Crew). |
| 30' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Jacen Russell-Rowe's (Columbus Crew) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 7% is saved by CJ dos Santos. |
| 30' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Columbus Crew). Executed by Dylan Chambost. |
| 31' | Foul | Dylan Chambost (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by TomĂĄs Ăngel (San Diego FC). |
| 31' | Caution | TomĂĄs Ăngel (San Diego FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 33' | Foul | Marcus Ingvartsen (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sean Zawadzki (Columbus Crew). |
| 33' | Caution | Sean Zawadzki (Columbus Crew) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 37' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Christopher McVey's (San Diego FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Malte Amundsen. |
| 37' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (San Diego FC). Executed by Anders Dreyer. |
| 38' | Offside | Offside, Columbus Crew. Mohamed Farsi is caught offside. |
| 39' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Anders Dreyer's (San Diego FC) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 31% is saved by Patrick Schulte. |
| 40' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (San Diego FC). Executed by Anders Dreyer. |
| 40' | Offside | Offside, San Diego FC. Paddy McNair is caught offside. |
| 43' | Foul | Foul by Max Arfsten (Columbus Crew). |
| 44' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (San Diego FC). Executed by Anders Dreyer. |
| 44' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Marcus Ingvartsen's (San Diego FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 24% goes over to the left. |
| 45' | Foul | Jacen Russell-Rowe (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jeppe Tverskov (San Diego FC). |
| 45'+1' | Offside | Offside, Columbus Crew. Max Arfsten is caught offside. |
| 45'+3' | Offside | Offside, San Diego FC. Anders Dreyer is caught offside. |
| 45'+3' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, San Diego FC 0, Columbus Crew 1. |
| 46' | Substitution | Substitution, San Diego FC. Onni Valakari replaces Marcus Ingvartsen. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: San Diego FC 0, Columbus Crew 1. |
| 48' | Foul | Sean Zawadzki (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by TomĂĄs Ăngel (San Diego FC). |
| 49' | Foul | Dylan Chambost (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Onni Valakari (San Diego FC). |
| 50' | Foul | Christopher McVey (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jacen Russell-Rowe (Columbus Crew). |
| 51' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Anders Dreyer's (San Diego FC) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 14% is blocked by Malte Amundsen. |
| 52' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (San Diego FC). Executed by Luca de la Torre. |
| 55' | Offside | Offside, San Diego FC. Anders Dreyer is caught offside. |
| 55' | Foul | Yevhen Cheberko (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Onni Valakari (San Diego FC). |
| 59' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Luca de la Torre's (San Diego FC) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 16% is saved by Patrick Schulte. |
| 61' | Foul | Anders Dreyer (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Malte Amundsen (Columbus Crew). |
| 61' | Caution | Malte Amundsen (Columbus Crew) is shown the red card for the foul. |
| 63' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Anders Dreyer's (San Diego FC) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 7% is saved by Patrick Schulte. |
| 66' | Foul | Foul by Dylan Chambost (Columbus Crew). |
| 66' | Substitution | Substitution, Columbus Crew. Andrés Herrera replaces Jacen Russell-Rowe. |
| 66' | Substitution | Substitution, San Diego FC. Alejandro Alvarado replaces AnĂbal Godoy. |
| 67' | Substitution | Substitution, San Diego FC. Alex Mighten replaces TomĂĄs Ăngel. |
| 69' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (San Diego FC). Executed by Luca de la Torre. |
| 69' | Goal | Goal! 1:1. Onni Valakari (San Diego FC) scored with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 21% to the middle right zone. Assisted by Luca de la Torre. |
| 70' | Foul | Mohamed Farsi (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Paddy McNair (San Diego FC). |
| 74' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Diego Rossi's (Columbus Crew) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 11% goes over. |
| 77' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (San Diego FC). Executed by Luca de la Torre. |
| 77' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Onni Valakari's (San Diego FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 21% is saved by Patrick Schulte. |
| 77' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (San Diego FC). Executed by Anders Dreyer. |
| 77' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Jeppe Tverskov's (San Diego FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 17% goes over. |
| 78' | Foul | Yevhen Cheberko (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Alejandro Alvarado (San Diego FC). |
| 82' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Alex Mighten's (San Diego FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 42% is saved by Patrick Schulte. |
| 82' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (San Diego FC). Executed by Anders Dreyer. |
| 82' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Paddy McNair's (San Diego FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 6% is saved by Patrick Schulte. |
| 82' | Foul | Diego Rossi (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Willy Kumado (San Diego FC). |
| 82' | Substitution | Substitution, San Diego FC. Jasper Löffelsend replaces Willy Kumado. |
| 83' | Substitution | Substitution, San Diego FC. Franco Negri replaces Luca Bombino. |
| 86' | Foul | Jasper Löffelsend (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by DeJuan Jones (Columbus Crew). |
| 86' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Alejandro Alvarado's (San Diego FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 9% misses to the right. |
| 89' | Substitution | Substitution, Columbus Crew. Aziel Jackson replaces DeJuan Jones. |
| 89' | Foul | Darlington Nagbe (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Luca de la Torre (San Diego FC). |
| 90'+1' | Foul | Alex Mighten (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Dylan Chambost (Columbus Crew). |
| 90'+1' | Caution | Dylan Chambost (Columbus Crew) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 90'+5' | Offside | Offside, Columbus Crew. Diego Rossi is caught offside. |
| 90'+5' | Caution | Diego Rossi (Columbus Crew) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 90'+9' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (San Diego FC). Executed by Luca de la Torre. |
| 90'+9' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Paddy McNair's (San Diego FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 19% goes over. |
| 90'+9' | Caution | Patrick Schulte (Columbus Crew) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 90'+10' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Franco Negri's (San Diego FC) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 7% goes over to the left. |
| 90'+11' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, San Diego FC 1, Columbus Crew 1. |
| 90'+11' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
San Diego FC checked off another box of firsts in their 2025 MLS expansion season.
San Diego FC checked off another box of firsts in their 2025 MLS expansion season.
Midfielder Onni Valakari came off the bench Saturday night to score the club's first-ever goal at their home of Snapdragon Stadium, connecting a towering header off a Luca de la Torre corner kick. The 69th-minute equalizer salvaged a 1-1 draw against the Columbus Crew.
The result improved San Diego's record to 2W-0L-2D, joining St. Louis CITY SC (5W-0L-0D in 2023) as one of only two expansion clubs in MLS history to go undefeated through their first four games of a season.
Mikey Varas' side ended Matchday 4 tied for second place in the Western Conference along with St. Louis and the Colorado Rapids, behind only Vancouver Whitecaps FC. However, a first home win at Snapdragon Stadium still awaits.
Post-match, Valakari and Varas shared the same sentiment: glad to get their first home goal, but frustrated not to snag all three points.
"It's always a nice feeling to score, help the team, if it's by goals, if it's by assists, if it's by a tackle, preventing a goal," said Valakari. "Whatever it takes, I want to help the team. I would've been as happy if someone else had scored, so I think the main feeling is like a little disappointed, dropped two points at home. At home, we want to be a team that consistently gets three points."
Added Varas: "To be honest with you, and I think this is a testament to the work the boys have done, I have no emotions to [the goal] because I'm disappointed that we tied the game. I think if we would've won, I probably would feel a little bit more joy, but this ultimately feels like a disappointment for us."
After their Sunday Night Soccer presented by Continental Tire visit to Austin FC on Matchday 5 (4 pm ET | MLS Season Pass), San Diego return home on March 29 to host California rivals LAFC.
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 2' | Foul | Ădier Ocampo (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Marco Farfan (FC Dallas). |
| 5' | Foul | Luciano Acosta (FC Dallas) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jean Claude Ngando (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 6' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Osaze Urhoghide's (FC Dallas) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 6% goes over to the left. |
| 7' | Foul | Logan Farrington (FC Dallas) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Mathias Laborda (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 7' | Foul | Jean Claude Ngando (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Osaze Urhoghide (FC Dallas). |
| 9' | Foul | Petar Musa (FC Dallas) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Andrés Cubas (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 10' | Foul | Foul by Andrés Cubas (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 10' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Luciano Acosta's (FC Dallas) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% goes over. |
| 11' | Foul | Jean Claude Ngando (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Osaze Urhoghide (FC Dallas). |
| 13' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Petar Musa's (FC Dallas) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 16% goes over to the left. |
| 16' | Foul | Brian White (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sebastien Ibeagha (FC Dallas). |
| 25' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Brian White's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 23% is blocked by Marco Farfan. |
| 26' | Foul | Petar Musa (FC Dallas) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jean Claude Ngando (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 27' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Petar Musa's (FC Dallas) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 11% is blocked by Mathias Laborda. |
| 27' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (FC Dallas). Executed by Luciano Acosta. |
| 28' | Foul | Pedro Vite (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Marco Farfan (FC Dallas). |
| 29' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Pedro Vite's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with left footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% is saved by Maarten Paes. |
| 30' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). Executed by Sebastian Berhalter. |
| 30' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Brian White's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) from the centre of the box with an xG of 60% is saved by Maarten Paes. |
| 31' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Sebastian Berhalter's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% is saved by Maarten Paes. |
| 32' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). Executed by Pedro Vite. |
| 33' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). Executed by Sebastian Berhalter. |
| 34' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). Executed by Pedro Vite. |
| 34' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Jean Claude Ngando's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 18% is blocked by Sebastien Ibeagha. |
| 35' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Ali Ahmed's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 6% is blocked by Marco Farfan. |
| 36' | Offside | Offside, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Brian White is caught offside. |
| 40' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (FC Dallas). Executed by Luciano Acosta. |
| 40' | Foul | Sebastian Berhalter (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Petar Musa (FC Dallas). |
| 41' | Foul | Foul by Ali Ahmed (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 42' | Foul | Sebastian Berhalter (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Luciano Acosta (FC Dallas). |
| 42' | Caution | Luciano Acosta (FC Dallas) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 44' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). Executed by Pedro Vite. |
| 44' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). Executed by Pedro Vite. |
| 44' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Tristan Blackmon's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 14% goes over. |
| 45'+1' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, FC Dallas 0, Vancouver Whitecaps FC 0. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: FC Dallas 0, Vancouver Whitecaps FC 0. |
| 46' | Foul | Ali Ahmed (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Shaq Moore (FC Dallas). |
| 50' | Foul | Pedro Vite (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ramiro Benetti (FC Dallas). |
| 52' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Ramiro Benetti's (FC Dallas) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% goes over to the left. |
| 52' | Caution | Tristan Blackmon (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 53' | Foul | Pedro Vite (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sebastian Lletget (FC Dallas). |
| 53' | Caution | Sebastian Lletget (FC Dallas) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 54' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Brian White's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 10% is saved by Maarten Paes. |
| 54' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). Executed by Pedro Vite. |
| 54' | Goal | Goal! 0:1. Tristan Blackmon (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) scored with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 26% to the lower right central zone. Assisted by Jean Claude Ngando, second assist by Pedro Vite. |
| 56' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Logan Farrington's (FC Dallas) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 6% goes over to the left. |
| 56' | Substitution | Substitution, FC Dallas. Bernard Kamungo replaces Pedro Martins. |
| 58' | Foul | Bernard Kamungo (FC Dallas) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ădier Ocampo (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 60' | Foul | Ali Ahmed (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Shaq Moore (FC Dallas). |
| 61' | Foul | Sebastian Lletget (FC Dallas) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sebastian Berhalter (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 62' | Foul | Pedro Vite (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ramiro Benetti (FC Dallas). |
| 64' | Foul | Tristan Blackmon (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Logan Farrington (FC Dallas). |
| 65' | Foul | Shaq Moore (FC Dallas) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Mathias Laborda (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 65' | Substitution | Substitution, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Jayden Nelson replaces Ali Ahmed. |
| 66' | Offside | Offside, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Jayden Nelson is caught offside. |
| 68' | Foul | Logan Farrington (FC Dallas) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jayden Nelson (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 68' | Caution | Jayden Nelson (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 71' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). Executed by Sebastian Berhalter. |
| 71' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Mathias Laborda's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 7% misses to the right. |
| 71' | Substitution | Substitution, FC Dallas. Tsiki Ntsabeleng replaces Sebastian Lletget. |
| 78' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Tsiki Ntsabeleng's (FC Dallas) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 5% is blocked by Jean Claude Ngando. |
| 78' | Substitution | Substitution, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Ralph Priso replaces Andrés Cubas. |
| 79' | Substitution | Substitution, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Jeevan Badwal replaces Jean Claude Ngando. |
| 80' | Foul | Logan Farrington (FC Dallas) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Tristan Blackmon (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 81' | Foul | Pedro Vite (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Marco Farfan (FC Dallas). |
| 81' | Substitution | Substitution, FC Dallas. Patrickson Delgado replaces Logan Farrington. |
| 81' | Substitution | Substitution, FC Dallas. Lalas Abubakar replaces Ramiro Benetti. |
| 84' | Foul | Luciano Acosta (FC Dallas) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Pedro Vite (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 86' | Foul | Osaze Urhoghide (FC Dallas) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Mathias Laborda (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 90' | Substitution | Substitution, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. BjĂžrn Utvik replaces Pedro Vite. |
| 90' | Substitution | Substitution, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Daniel RĂos replaces Brian White. |
| 90'+2' | Foul | Luciano Acosta (FC Dallas) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ranko VeselinoviÄ (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 90'+3' | Foul | Ădier Ocampo (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Marco Farfan (FC Dallas). |
| 90'+4' | Foul | Marco Farfan (FC Dallas) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sebastian Berhalter (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 90'+5' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
| 90'+5' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, FC Dallas 0, Vancouver Whitecaps FC 1. |
"Since we're in Dallas, let me say, how about them Whitecaps, huh?"
"Since we're in Dallas, let me say, how about them Whitecaps, huh?"
Vancouver Whitecaps FC head coach Jesper SĂžrensen was in a jovial mood after Saturday night's 1-0 win over FC Dallas, and rightly so. For the first time in club history, the 'Caps have a perfect 12 points through four MLS matches this season, becoming just the seventh team in MLS history to open a year with four straight wins.
Mix in an unexpected advancement past Mexican powerhouse CF Monterrey in the Concacaf Champions Cup Round of 16 midweek, and things are just about perfect in the Pacific Northwest. Right?
"Maybe we have a perfect record, but we're not a perfect team at all," SĂžrensen shrugged. "Everybody is working their butts off and doing everything they can. We are getting more confident, we're getting better for each day and that's something that I'm very happy to see."
Balancing a packed early schedule with both MLS and Concacaf play on the calendar is impressive on its own. Doing it while dealing with the absence of a captain and crucial player has added to the feat. When Ryan Gauld went down with a non-contact injury in last weekend's 2-0 win over CF Montréal, fans feared the worst.
Gauld avoided a serious injury, with a knee sprain set to keep him out for 3-4 weeks and Vancouver managed one of the best results in club history without one of the best players in club history, getting a crucial 2-2 draw in the away leg against Monterrey to advance to the CCC quarterfinals.
"I think the team has shown that they want to work hard for each other. They show the passion for the team," said SĂžrensen. "... I think we don't have to talk much about the mentality against Monterrey. We were behind two times in the break and nobody panicked.
"We all just kept going and knew that we had a plan for the comeback and all had a strong belief in each other. I don't think that the mentality is an issue."
With an unblemished 4W-0L-0D record, the 'Caps refuse to let their success change anything. They'll get back to training this week, fully focused on next Saturday's match against Chicago Fire at BC Place (10:30 pm ET | MLS Season Pass). That doesn't mean they won't enjoy it, though.
"[The 4-0 record] is something I'm very happy for, especially for the players, for everybody around the club, and also for all the fans. I think it's great to be part of such an exclusive group of teams," said SĂžrensen.
"When we play in three months more, it's not something that you think about, but it's right to have these moments. It's nice to have these moments, and also be a little bit proud as a group that we're doing something that's not usual."
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 6' | Foul | Nemanja Radoja (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Robin Lod (Minnesota United FC). |
| 6' | Foul | Shapi Suleymanov (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Tanitoluwa Oluwaseyi (Minnesota United FC). |
| 6' | Caution | Tanitoluwa Oluwaseyi (Minnesota United FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 12' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Tanitoluwa Oluwaseyi's (Minnesota United FC) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 19% misses to the right. |
| 14' | Foul | Bongokuhle Hlongwane (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jake Davis (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 15' | Goal | Goal! 0:1. Hassani Dotson (Minnesota United FC) scored with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% to the top left corner. Assisted by Morris Duggan. |
| 21' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Robin Lod's (Minnesota United FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 6% misses to the right. |
| 25' | Foul | Nemanja Radoja (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Carlos Harvey (Minnesota United FC). |
| 25' | Foul | Anthony Markanich (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jake Davis (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 27' | Foul | Zorhan Bassong (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Anthony Markanich (Minnesota United FC). |
| 29' | Foul | Erik Thommy (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Carlos Harvey (Minnesota United FC). |
| 30' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Shapi Suleymanov's (Sporting Kansas City) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 6% is blocked by Morris Duggan. |
| 31' | Goal | Goal! 0:2. Tanitoluwa Oluwaseyi (Minnesota United FC) scored with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 40% to the middle right zone. Assisted by Bongokuhle Hlongwane. |
| 39' | Foul | Michael Boxall (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Zorhan Bassong (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 40' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Tanitoluwa Oluwaseyi's (Minnesota United FC) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 5% goes over to the left. |
| 41' | Foul | Tanitoluwa Oluwaseyi (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Logan Ndenbe (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 42' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Bongokuhle Hlongwane's (Minnesota United FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Logan Ndenbe. |
| 43' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Minnesota United FC). Executed by JoaquĂn Pereyra. |
| 43' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Carlos Harvey's (Minnesota United FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 5% goes over to the left. |
| 45' | Foul | Robert Voloder (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Robin Lod (Minnesota United FC). |
| 45'+1' | Foul | Shapi Suleymanov (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Anthony Markanich (Minnesota United FC). |
| 45'+3' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Erik Thommy's (Sporting Kansas City) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 5% goes over to the left. |
| 45'+7' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, Sporting Kansas City 0, Minnesota United FC 2. |
| 46' | Substitution | Substitution, Sporting Kansas City. Memo RodrĂguez replaces Zorhan Bassong. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: Sporting Kansas City 0, Minnesota United FC 2. |
| 46' | Goal | Goal! 0:3. Tanitoluwa Oluwaseyi (Minnesota United FC) scored with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 91% to the bottom right corner. Assisted by JoaquĂn Pereyra, second assist by Robin Lod. |
| 47' | Foul | Shapi Suleymanov (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by JoaquĂn Pereyra (Minnesota United FC). |
| 48' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Manu GarcĂa's (Sporting Kansas City) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 5% misses to the left. |
| 49' | Foul | Robin Lod (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Robert Voloder (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 50' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Hassani Dotson's (Minnesota United FC) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 10% is saved by John Pulskamp. |
| 51' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Minnesota United FC). Executed by JoaquĂn Pereyra. |
| 51' | Foul | Foul by JoaquĂn Pereyra (Minnesota United FC). |
| 52' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Manu GarcĂa's (Sporting Kansas City) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 8% is blocked by Hassani Dotson. |
| 54' | Offside | Offside, Minnesota United FC. Anthony Markanich is caught offside. |
| 55' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Sporting Kansas City). Executed by Shapi Suleymanov. |
| 58' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Tanitoluwa Oluwaseyi's (Minnesota United FC) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 4% is saved by John Pulskamp. |
| 58' | Substitution | Substitution, Sporting Kansas City. DĂĄniel SallĂłi replaces Erik Thommy. |
| 59' | Substitution | Substitution, Sporting Kansas City. Tim Leibold replaces Logan Ndenbe. |
| 61' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Sporting Kansas City). Executed by Shapi Suleymanov. |
| 61' | Foul | Manu GarcĂa (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by JoaquĂn Pereyra (Minnesota United FC). |
| 62' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Sporting Kansas City). Executed by Shapi Suleymanov. |
| 63' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Sporting Kansas City). Executed by Shapi Suleymanov. |
| 64' | Foul | Robin Lod (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Tim Leibold (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 64' | Caution | Tim Leibold (Sporting Kansas City) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 64' | Substitution | Substitution, Minnesota United FC. Sang Bin Jeong replaces Tanitoluwa Oluwaseyi. |
| 65' | Substitution | Substitution, Minnesota United FC. Jefferson Diaz replaces JoaquĂn Pereyra. |
| 67' | Foul | Shapi Suleymanov (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Robin Lod (Minnesota United FC). |
| 68' | Goal | Goal! 1:3. DĂĄniel SallĂłi (Sporting Kansas City) scored with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 41% to the lower right zone. Assisted by Tim Leibold. |
| 72' | Goal | Own goal! 2:3. Morris Duggan (Minnesota United FC) scored an own goal from the centre of the box. |
| 74' | Foul | Wil Trapp (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Memo RodrĂguez (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 74' | Substitution | Substitution, Minnesota United FC. Owen Gene replaces Hassani Dotson. |
| 74' | Substitution | Substitution, Minnesota United FC. Kelvin Yeboah replaces Robin Lod. |
| 75' | Offside | Offside, Minnesota United FC. Kelvin Yeboah is caught offside. |
| 77' | Foul | Anthony Markanich (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Shapi Suleymanov (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 79' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. DĂĄniel SallĂłi's (Sporting Kansas City) with right footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% is saved by Dayne St. Clair. |
| 80' | Goal | Goal! 3:3. Dejan Joveljic (Sporting Kansas City) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 9% to the middle right zone. Assisted by Manu GarcĂa. |
| 83' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Bongokuhle Hlongwane's (Minnesota United FC) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 6% is blocked by JoaquĂn FernĂĄndez. |
| 83' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Minnesota United FC). Executed by Sang Bin Jeong. |
| 83' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Morris Duggan's (Minnesota United FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 16% is saved by John Pulskamp. |
| 84' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Minnesota United FC). Executed by Sang Bin Jeong. |
| 84' | Foul | Nemanja Radoja (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Morris Duggan (Minnesota United FC). |
| 84' | Foul | Sang Bin Jeong (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Dejan Joveljic (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 86' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Sang Bin Jeong's (Minnesota United FC) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 8% is blocked by JoaquĂn FernĂĄndez. |
| 88' | Substitution | Substitution, Sporting Kansas City. Khiry Shelton replaces Jake Davis. |
| 89' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Tim Leibold's (Sporting Kansas City) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 3% misses to the right. |
| 90' | Foul | Nemanja Radoja (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Morris Duggan (Minnesota United FC). |
| 90'+1' | Foul | Nemanja Radoja (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Owen Gene (Minnesota United FC). |
| 90'+2' | Foul | Kelvin Yeboah (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Memo RodrĂguez (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 90'+4' | Foul | Nemanja Radoja (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Bongokuhle Hlongwane (Minnesota United FC). |
| 90'+4' | Foul | Shapi Suleymanov (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Anthony Markanich (Minnesota United FC). |
| 90'+5' | Foul | Tim Leibold (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jefferson Diaz (Minnesota United FC). |
| 90'+6' | Foul | Dejan Joveljic (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Bongokuhle Hlongwane (Minnesota United FC). |
| 90'+7' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Sang Bin Jeong's (Minnesota United FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 69% goes over to the right. |
| 90'+9' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, Sporting Kansas City 3, Minnesota United FC 3. |
| 90'+9' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
The Loons took the lead in epic fashion on Saturday night.
The Loons took the lead in epic fashion on Saturday night.
Hassani Dotsonâs eyes lit up just before he powered his laces through the ball and picked out the left corner with an astonishing, first-time volley worthy of AT&T Goal of the Year consideration.
The Minnesota United midfielder got his team off to a dream start against Sporting Kansas City with his 15th-minute wonderstrike at Childrenâs Mercy Park. Tani Oluwaseyi then added a brace to give the visitors a commanding lead.
Job done? Not quite, as Sporting pulled off a miraculous second-half comeback with three straight unanswered goals to salvage a wild 3-3 draw.
Minnesota will surely lament a wasted opportunity to take home three points.
However, Dotson can take consolation in scoring a wonder goal that's destined to lead his highlight reel for the rest of his career.
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 5' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Los Angeles Football Club). Executed by Cengiz Ănder. |
| 5' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Denis Bouanga's (Los Angeles Football Club) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 2% is saved by Brad Stuver. |
| 5' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Los Angeles Football Club). Executed by Cengiz Ănder. |
| 6' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Los Angeles Football Club). Executed by Cengiz Ănder. |
| 6' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Nkosi Tafari's (Los Angeles Football Club) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 5% goes over. |
| 8' | Foul | Timothy Tillman (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Brandon VĂĄzquez (Austin FC). |
| 10' | Foul | Jon Gallagher (Austin FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ryan Hollingshead (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 11' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Myrto Uzuni's (Austin FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 9% is blocked by Nkosi Tafari. |
| 11' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Austin FC). Executed by Owen Wolff. |
| 12' | Goal | Goal! 0:1. Guilherme Biro (Austin FC) scored with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 8% to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Owen Wolff. |
| 13' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Timothy Tillman's (Los Angeles Football Club) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 7% is blocked by Brendan Hines-Ike. |
| 15' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Sergi Palencia's (Los Angeles Football Club) with left footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 4% misses to the right. |
| 16' | Foul | Foul by Mark Delgado (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 17' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Austin FC). Executed by Owen Wolff. |
| 19' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Los Angeles Football Club). Executed by Denis Bouanga. |
| 19' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Jeremy Ebobisse's (Los Angeles Football Club) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 14% is blocked by Brendan Hines-Ike. |
| 19' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Ryan Hollingshead's (Los Angeles Football Club) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 7% is blocked by Brandon VĂĄzquez. |
| 26' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Cengiz Ănder's (Los Angeles Football Club) with left footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 5% misses to the left. |
| 28' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Besard Sabovic's (Austin FC) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 9% misses to the right. |
| 30' | Foul | Brandon VĂĄzquez (Austin FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Igor Jesus (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 31' | Foul | Igor Jesus (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Owen Wolff (Austin FC). |
| 33' | Foul | Brendan Hines-Ike (Austin FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jeremy Ebobisse (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 36' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Owen Wolff's (Austin FC) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 2% misses to the right. |
| 37' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Los Angeles Football Club). Executed by Denis Bouanga. |
| 37' | Foul | Mark Delgado (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Brandon VĂĄzquez (Austin FC). |
| 38' | Foul | Ryan Hollingshead (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Brandon VĂĄzquez (Austin FC). |
| 39' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Denis Bouanga's (Los Angeles Football Club) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 2% is saved by Brad Stuver. |
| 40' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Jon Gallagher's (Austin FC) with right footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% misses to the left. |
| 44' | Foul | Aaron Long (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Brandon VĂĄzquez (Austin FC). |
| 45' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Los Angeles Football Club). Executed by Denis Bouanga. |
| 45'+1' | Foul | Mark Delgado (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Brandon VĂĄzquez (Austin FC). |
| 45'+1' | Caution | Brandon VĂĄzquez (Austin FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 45'+2' | Foul | Timothy Tillman (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Osman Bukari (Austin FC). |
| 45'+3' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, Los Angeles Football Club 0, Austin FC 1. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: Los Angeles Football Club 0, Austin FC 1. |
| 46' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Cengiz Ănder's (Los Angeles Football Club) with left footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% misses to the left. |
| 48' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Osman Bukari's (Austin FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is saved by Hugo Lloris. |
| 49' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Ilie SĂĄnchez's (Austin FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 5% goes over. |
| 52' | Foul | Jon Gallagher (Austin FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Denis Bouanga (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 53' | Foul | Owen Wolff (Austin FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Mark Delgado (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 55' | Foul | Brandon VĂĄzquez (Austin FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Nkosi Tafari (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 56' | Foul | Osman Bukari (Austin FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Timothy Tillman (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 57' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Myrto Uzuni's (Austin FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 10% is saved by Hugo Lloris. |
| 57' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Myrto Uzuni's (Austin FC) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 48% goes over. |
| 58' | Foul | Mark Delgado (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Brandon VĂĄzquez (Austin FC). |
| 60' | Foul | Mark Delgado (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Brandon VĂĄzquez (Austin FC). |
| 61' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Denis Bouanga's (Los Angeles Football Club) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 6% is saved by Brad Stuver. |
| 63' | Foul | Sergi Palencia (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Guilherme Biro (Austin FC). |
| 63' | Substitution | Substitution, Los Angeles Football Club. Artem Smolyakov replaces Sergi Palencia. |
| 63' | Substitution | Substitution, Los Angeles Football Club. Nathan Ordaz replaces Jeremy Ebobisse. |
| 63' | Substitution | Substitution, Los Angeles Football Club. David MartĂnez replaces Cengiz Ănder. |
| 64' | Foul | Timothy Tillman (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Besard Sabovic (Austin FC). |
| 64' | Caution | Besard Sabovic (Austin FC) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 65' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Osman Bukari's (Austin FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% misses to the right. |
| 67' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. David MartĂnez's (Los Angeles Football Club) with left footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 6% goes over. |
| 68' | Foul | Myrto Uzuni (Austin FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Aaron Long (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 69' | Substitution | Substitution, Austin FC. Dani Pereira replaces Besard Sabovic. |
| 69' | Substitution | Substitution, Austin FC. JĂĄder Obrian replaces Osman Bukari. |
| 72' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Timothy Tillman's (Los Angeles Football Club) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 5% is blocked by Guilherme Biro. |
| 72' | Foul | Timothy Tillman (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by JĂĄder Obrian (Austin FC). |
| 74' | Substitution | Substitution, Los Angeles Football Club. Yaw Yeboah replaces Mark Delgado. |
| 75' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Denis Bouanga's (Los Angeles Football Club) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% misses to the right. |
| 75' | Substitution | Substitution, Austin FC. Zan Kolmanic replaces Guilherme Biro. |
| 76' | Foul | Foul by Brandon VĂĄzquez (Austin FC). |
| 76' | Foul | Yaw Yeboah (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Dani Pereira (Austin FC). |
| 77' | Foul | Igor Jesus (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Owen Wolff (Austin FC). |
| 78' | Foul | Brad Stuver (Austin FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Timothy Tillman (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 79' | Caution | Timothy Tillman (Los Angeles Football Club) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 79' | Caution | Brad Stuver (Austin FC) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 81' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Denis Bouanga's (Los Angeles Football Club) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% goes over. |
| 82' | Foul | Igor Jesus (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Myrto Uzuni (Austin FC). |
| 85' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Austin FC). Executed by Zan Kolmanic. |
| 86' | Substitution | Substitution, Austin FC. NicolĂĄs Dubersarsky replaces Ilie SĂĄnchez. |
| 86' | Substitution | Substitution, Austin FC. Diego Rubio replaces Brandon VĂĄzquez. |
| 86' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Austin FC). Executed by Zan Kolmanic. |
| 86' | Foul | Artem Smolyakov (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Brendan Hines-Ike (Austin FC). |
| 90'+1' | ShotAtGoal | David MartĂnez (Los Angeles Football Club) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 46%. |
| 90'+1' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Ryan Hollingshead's (Los Angeles Football Club) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 20% is blocked by Brendan Hines-Ike. |
| 90'+2' | Caution | JĂĄder Obrian (Austin FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 90'+3' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Austin FC). Executed by Owen Wolff. |
| 90'+3' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. JĂĄder Obrian's (Austin FC) with right footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 4% misses to the right. |
| 90'+4' | Foul | Denis Bouanga (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jon Gallagher (Austin FC). |
| 90'+4' | Caution | Jon Gallagher (Austin FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 90'+5' | ShotAtGoal | Denis Bouanga (Los Angeles Football Club) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 9%. |
| 90'+6' | Offside | Offside, Austin FC. Myrto Uzuni is caught offside. |
| 90'+6' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, Los Angeles Football Club 0, Austin FC 1. |
| 90'+6' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
Statement made.
Statement made.
Austin FC revealed their intentions to all of MLS on Saturday by earning a 1-0 victory at Western Conference heavyweights LAFC for their biggest result under new head coach Nico Estévez.
âWe are a new group, both in terms of staff and players,â EstĂ©vez told reporters after the nationally televised game played in front of over 20,000 fans â among them USMNT boss Mauricio Pochettino â at BMO Stadium.
âI believe that victories like today show everyone the mentality behind this team â what we want to create, how we bounce back after two losses, and how we play at a difficult stadium against a difficult team.
"... What the players achieved today, all of them, shows the mentality of this squad.â
The game's decisive moment came in the 12th minute as Brazilian left back Guilherme Biro rose to meet a corner kick from Owen Wolff.
With the assist, the 20-year-old homegrown became the ninth active MLS player to reach 10 career assists before turning 21, joining fellow up-and-comers Quinn Sullivan, Diego Luna, Jack McGlynn and Brian Gutiérrez.
Nearly 15 years Wolff's senior, ex-LAFC and Verde & Black captain Ilie SĂĄnchez was another standout performer in his anticipated return to BMO Stadium. The Spanish midfielder provided his usual quality service while fending off attacks from newly on-loan Black & Gold winger Cengiz Ănder to help defeat his former club â with whom he scored the title-clinching penalty for LAFC in MLS Cup 2022.
âIt is not only today, it is every day. The thing with Ilie⊠is consistency,â said EstĂ©vez. âA player that trains well, a team that trains well.
"If you are consistent in that desire, that energy, every single day? You are building a culture where you are closer to winning. Ilie represents that.â
Estévez and his squad are eager to build on Saturday's victory, which vaulted them up the Western Conference standings with a 2W-2L-0D record (six points) ahead of a key Sunday Night Soccer presented by Continental Tire clash against expansion side San Diego FC on March 23 (4 pm ET | MLS Season Pass).
âToday, we are happier than we were last week, but tomorrow we train, then we will have a couple of days off,â said EstĂ©vez.
âWe need to rest mentally and physically, because we have another battle in front of our fans," he added. "We owe them a win at home and to celebrate with them. We want to celebrate with them.â
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 1' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Diego Rubio's (Austin FC) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 51% is saved by CJ dos Santos. |
| 2' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Austin FC). Executed by Zan Kolmanic. |
| 3' | Foul | Brandon VĂĄzquez (Austin FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ian Pilcher (San Diego FC). |
| 3' | Caution | Ian Pilcher (San Diego FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 8' | Foul | Jeppe Tverskov (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Diego Rubio (Austin FC). |
| 10' | Goal | Goal! 1:0. Brandon VĂĄzquez (Austin FC) scored with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 49% to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Diego Rubio, second assist by Besard Sabovic. |
| 13' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (San Diego FC). Executed by Anders Dreyer. |
| 14' | Foul | Dani Pereira (Austin FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Luca de la Torre (San Diego FC). |
| 14' | Caution | Luca de la Torre (San Diego FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 16' | Foul | Alejandro Alvarado (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Dani Pereira (Austin FC). |
| 17' | Foul | Alejandro Alvarado (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Diego Rubio (Austin FC). |
| 17' | Foul | Ian Pilcher (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Brandon VĂĄzquez (Austin FC). |
| 19' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Brandon VĂĄzquez's (Austin FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 14% is saved by CJ dos Santos. |
| 19' | Foul | Brandon VĂĄzquez (Austin FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ian Pilcher (San Diego FC). |
| 19' | Goal | Goal! 2:0. Jon Gallagher (Austin FC) scored with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 38% to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Owen Wolff. |
| 22' | Offside | Offside, San Diego FC. Willy Kumado is caught offside. |
| 23' | Foul | Willy Kumado (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Brandon VĂĄzquez (Austin FC). |
| 25' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Luca de la Torre's (San Diego FC) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 6% misses to the left. |
| 26' | Foul | Diego Rubio (Austin FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Alejandro Alvarado (San Diego FC). |
| 26' | Foul | Onni Valakari (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Besard Sabovic (Austin FC). |
| 27' | Goal | Goal! 2:1. Luca de la Torre (San Diego FC) scored with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 8% to the lower left zone. Assisted by Onni Valakari, second assist by Jeppe Tverskov. |
| 29' | Foul | Owen Wolff (Austin FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Luca de la Torre (San Diego FC). |
| 32' | Foul | Besard Sabovic (Austin FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Onni Valakari (San Diego FC). |
| 33' | Foul | Jeppe Tverskov (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Dani Pereira (Austin FC). |
| 33' | Caution | Dani Pereira (Austin FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 34' | Foul | Willy Kumado (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Dani Pereira (Austin FC). |
| 36' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Anders Dreyer's (San Diego FC) with left footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Ilie SĂĄnchez. |
| 38' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Anders Dreyer's (San Diego FC) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 5% is saved by Brad Stuver. |
| 39' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Onni Valakari's (San Diego FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 19% goes over to the right. |
| 41' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Brandon VĂĄzquez's (Austin FC) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 13% goes over to the right. |
| 43' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (San Diego FC). Executed by Luca de la Torre. |
| 44' | Foul | Besard Sabovic (Austin FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Luca de la Torre (San Diego FC). |
| 45' | Foul | Luca Bombino (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Brendan Hines-Ike (Austin FC). |
| 45'+3' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Onni Valakari's (San Diego FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 6% is saved by Brad Stuver. |
| 45'+3' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (San Diego FC). Executed by Anders Dreyer. |
| 45'+4' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, Austin FC 2, San Diego FC 1. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: Austin FC 2, San Diego FC 1. |
| 50' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Diego Rubio's (Austin FC) with right footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 5% misses to the left. |
| 52' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (San Diego FC). Executed by Luca de la Torre. |
| 53' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (San Diego FC). Executed by Luca de la Torre. |
| 55' | Foul | Dani Pereira (Austin FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Christopher McVey (San Diego FC). |
| 55' | Caution | Christopher McVey (San Diego FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 57' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Austin FC). Executed by Zan Kolmanic. |
| 57' | Offside | Offside, Austin FC. Zan Kolmanic is caught offside. |
| 57' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Brandon VĂĄzquez's (Austin FC) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 15% misses to the right. |
| 59' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Brandon VĂĄzquez's (Austin FC) with left footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 3% goes over. |
| 59' | Substitution | Substitution, Austin FC. Osman Bukari replaces Diego Rubio. |
| 61' | Foul | Onni Valakari (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Owen Wolff (Austin FC). |
| 62' | Foul | Onni Valakari (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Besard Sabovic (Austin FC). |
| 63' | Foul | Brad Stuver (Austin FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Alejandro Alvarado (San Diego FC). |
| 64' | Substitution | Substitution, San Diego FC. Jasper Löffelsend replaces Willy Kumado. |
| 64' | Substitution | Substitution, San Diego FC. Alex Mighten replaces TomĂĄs Ăngel. |
| 64' | Substitution | Substitution, San Diego FC. Hamady Diop replaces Ian Pilcher. |
| 67' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Luca Bombino's (San Diego FC) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by Jon Gallagher. |
| 68' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Anders Dreyer's (San Diego FC) with left footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Zan Kolmanic. |
| 68' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Osman Bukari's (Austin FC) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 20% is saved by CJ dos Santos. |
| 69' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Austin FC). Executed by Zan Kolmanic. |
| 70' | Foul | Besard Sabovic (Austin FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jeppe Tverskov (San Diego FC). |
| 71' | Foul | Luca Bombino (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Osman Bukari (Austin FC). |
| 73' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Anders Dreyer's (San Diego FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 13% is blocked by Guilherme Biro. |
| 73' | Foul | Brandon VĂĄzquez (Austin FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Christopher McVey (San Diego FC). |
| 73' | Offside | Offside, Austin FC. Brandon VĂĄzquez is caught offside. |
| 74' | Substitution | Substitution, San Diego FC. Franco Negri replaces Luca Bombino. |
| 75' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Anders Dreyer's (San Diego FC) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 24% is blocked by Zan Kolmanic. |
| 76' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Anders Dreyer's (San Diego FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 11% goes over. |
| 76' | Substitution | Substitution, Austin FC. Julio Cascante replaces Zan Kolmanic. |
| 77' | Substitution | Substitution, Austin FC. JĂĄder Obrian replaces Besard Sabovic. |
| 78' | Foul | Onni Valakari (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Julio Cascante (Austin FC). |
| 81' | Substitution | Substitution, San Diego FC. Anisse Saidi replaces Alejandro Alvarado. |
| 82' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (San Diego FC). Executed by Anders Dreyer. |
| 82' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Jeppe Tverskov's (San Diego FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 5% is saved by Brad Stuver. |
| 82' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (San Diego FC). Executed by Anders Dreyer. |
| 85' | Foul | Alex Mighten (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jon Gallagher (Austin FC). |
| 86' | ShotAtGoal | Anders Dreyer (San Diego FC) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 9%. |
| 86' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Anders Dreyer's (San Diego FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 9% is blocked by Julio Cascante. |
| 86' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (San Diego FC). Executed by Luca de la Torre. |
| 87' | ShotAtGoal | Jeppe Tverskov (San Diego FC) hits the left post from the centre of the box with an xG of 7%. |
| 87' | Substitution | Substitution, Austin FC. NicolĂĄs Dubersarsky replaces Dani Pereira. |
| 87' | Substitution | Substitution, Austin FC. CJ Fodrey replaces Brandon VĂĄzquez. |
| 88' | Offside | Offside, Austin FC. CJ Fodrey is caught offside. |
| 88' | Foul | Onni Valakari (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Owen Wolff (Austin FC). |
| 89' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (San Diego FC). Executed by Anders Dreyer. |
| 90' | Foul | Guilherme Biro (Austin FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Anisse Saidi (San Diego FC). |
| 90'+4' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Austin FC). Executed by JĂĄder Obrian. |
| 90'+5' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Alex Mighten's (San Diego FC) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 6% is blocked by Julio Cascante. |
| 90'+5' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Jasper Löffelsend's (San Diego FC) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 5% is blocked by Brendan Hines-Ike. |
| 90'+6' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (San Diego FC). Executed by Luca de la Torre. |
| 90'+6' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. JĂĄder Obrian's (Austin FC) with right footed shot from own half with an xG of 58% misses to the left. |
| 90'+7' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, Austin FC 2, San Diego FC 1. |
| 90'+7' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
| 91' | Caution | Ilie SĂĄnchez (Austin FC) is shown the yellow card |
Tenacity, intensity, frustration, resilience, even a dash of desperation⊠and ultimately, satisfaction tinged with relief.
Tenacity, intensity, frustration, resilience, even a dash of desperation⊠and ultimately, satisfaction tinged with relief.
The emotions were varied and occasionally rather raw for Brandon Vazquez and Austin FC on Sunday afternoon as they held off San Diego FC to bank a hard-won 2-1 win on Sunday Night Soccer presented by Continental Tire that pushes the Verde into second place in the MLS Western Conference alongside LAFC just five matches into Nico EstĂ©vezâs coaching reign (3W-2L-0D, 9 points).
Arriving from CF Monterrey for a hefty reported $10 million transfer fee over the winter, Vazquez encountered sky-high expectations in the Texas capital city, but had yet to open his scoring account in the seasonâs opening weeks. His calmly finished breakaway to draw first blood at Q2 Stadium represented a weight off his back, even if he himself rued the litany of missed chances that followed, forcing his side to sweat to the very end as SDFC dominated the final stages.
âJust bliss. Iâve been working my butt off for months with this team for it to finally pay off,â Vazquez told MLS Season Passâ Andrew Wiebe postgame.
âIâm just super excited we got the win. Iâm not satisfied with the performance, because we should have put a lot more in the back of the net, but weâll keep working at it.â
It was hardly the prettiest of displays for the hosts, as San Diego bossed possession to the tun of 69%-31% and forced ATX to bunker in for much of the second half, uncorking 17 shots and forcing three quality saves out of Brad Stuver. Yet the tactical decision to test the expansion sideâs back line with searching balls over the top for Vazquez worked like a charm for EstĂ©vez, whose FC Dallas sides tended to value possession play to a fault in his tenure in North Texas.
âI can be someone that thinks that we have to high press, as I've done it before, but maybe we have players that feel more comfortable not high pressing,â the Spaniard told reporters after the match, noting San Diegoâs âsuper aggressiveâ game model influenced his approach. âI can say, 'OK, we have to put crosses, because we think the forwards are good on that, but they're good in tight spaces also, and then I think we're finding a really good way to create quality chances.'
âI always like to talk about quality chances, and it is two ways that I think we can do it, is on transition and also from buildup, drawing opponentsâ press up in order to break lines, to attack the space behind the opponentsâ back line,â he continued. âWe have to learn how to find the sweet [spot] to create quality chances. And I think today we did it.â
The standings only mean so much at this early phase of the season, though Austinâs current position can only build belief in a group still finding itself under new leadership with several newcomers in key areas of the pitch.
The commitment with which the Verde blocked shots and threw themselves into challenges on an unseasonably hot day in central Texas hinted at a collective desire to keep hold of the positive result on home turf.
âI think it's part of the building a culture, a team that in the difficult moments, it comes together, and it doesn't matter how difficult it is, they get it done,â said EstĂ©vez. âBuilding that resiliency and that character, it goes a long way, because none of the games are going to be easy in this league ⊠We want to keep that mentality that is about building the culture of a team that wants to win, and if it's needed to defend [with] everyone and hang in there until the last minute, they will do it.â
Or as Vazquez put it: âWeâve got a hard-working team. I think weâre going to keep grinding, because weâre not satisfied with the result because of the amount of opportunities we had. I think we just have to keep grinding so we can stay on top of the leaderboard.â
This marks the first loss of San Diego FCâs brief existence. The Chrome-and-Azul remained positive afterwards, though, coach Mikey Varas and his players noting how their shorthanded group dealt with the challenge of Austinâs defend-and-counter tactics â which constitute a compliment of sorts to SDFCâs performances to date.
Luca de la Torre scored his first MLS goal to keep them in striking distance, while several reserves and youngsters acquitted themselves well.
âThey caught us in transition; there's some clear learning moments. But at the end of the day, we controlled large portions of the match,â said Varas. âIt's about making sure we have a good structure behind the ball in those moments, because they had forwards that were pretty smart in terms of moving into opposite spaces and playing in behind right away â they were quite direct with their transitions.
âFor me, as hard as it was to lose, itâs still a net positive game in my opinion, because we lost guys to injury and international duty and these guys came out and wanted to play our game in Austin. Thatâs a huge credit to them and the direction that weâre going.â
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 1' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Diego Rubio's (Austin FC) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 51% is saved by CJ dos Santos. |
| 2' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Austin FC). Executed by Zan Kolmanic. |
| 3' | Foul | Brandon VĂĄzquez (Austin FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ian Pilcher (San Diego FC). |
| 3' | Caution | Ian Pilcher (San Diego FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 8' | Foul | Jeppe Tverskov (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Diego Rubio (Austin FC). |
| 10' | Goal | Goal! 1:0. Brandon VĂĄzquez (Austin FC) scored with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 49% to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Diego Rubio, second assist by Besard Sabovic. |
| 13' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (San Diego FC). Executed by Anders Dreyer. |
| 14' | Foul | Dani Pereira (Austin FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Luca de la Torre (San Diego FC). |
| 14' | Caution | Luca de la Torre (San Diego FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 16' | Foul | Alejandro Alvarado (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Dani Pereira (Austin FC). |
| 17' | Foul | Alejandro Alvarado (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Diego Rubio (Austin FC). |
| 17' | Foul | Ian Pilcher (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Brandon VĂĄzquez (Austin FC). |
| 19' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Brandon VĂĄzquez's (Austin FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 14% is saved by CJ dos Santos. |
| 19' | Foul | Brandon VĂĄzquez (Austin FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ian Pilcher (San Diego FC). |
| 19' | Goal | Goal! 2:0. Jon Gallagher (Austin FC) scored with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 38% to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Owen Wolff. |
| 22' | Offside | Offside, San Diego FC. Willy Kumado is caught offside. |
| 23' | Foul | Willy Kumado (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Brandon VĂĄzquez (Austin FC). |
| 25' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Luca de la Torre's (San Diego FC) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 6% misses to the left. |
| 26' | Foul | Diego Rubio (Austin FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Alejandro Alvarado (San Diego FC). |
| 26' | Foul | Onni Valakari (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Besard Sabovic (Austin FC). |
| 27' | Goal | Goal! 2:1. Luca de la Torre (San Diego FC) scored with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 8% to the lower left zone. Assisted by Onni Valakari, second assist by Jeppe Tverskov. |
| 29' | Foul | Owen Wolff (Austin FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Luca de la Torre (San Diego FC). |
| 32' | Foul | Besard Sabovic (Austin FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Onni Valakari (San Diego FC). |
| 33' | Foul | Jeppe Tverskov (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Dani Pereira (Austin FC). |
| 33' | Caution | Dani Pereira (Austin FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 34' | Foul | Willy Kumado (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Dani Pereira (Austin FC). |
| 36' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Anders Dreyer's (San Diego FC) with left footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Ilie SĂĄnchez. |
| 38' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Anders Dreyer's (San Diego FC) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 5% is saved by Brad Stuver. |
| 39' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Onni Valakari's (San Diego FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 19% goes over to the right. |
| 41' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Brandon VĂĄzquez's (Austin FC) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 13% goes over to the right. |
| 43' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (San Diego FC). Executed by Luca de la Torre. |
| 44' | Foul | Besard Sabovic (Austin FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Luca de la Torre (San Diego FC). |
| 45' | Foul | Luca Bombino (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Brendan Hines-Ike (Austin FC). |
| 45'+3' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Onni Valakari's (San Diego FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 6% is saved by Brad Stuver. |
| 45'+3' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (San Diego FC). Executed by Anders Dreyer. |
| 45'+4' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, Austin FC 2, San Diego FC 1. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: Austin FC 2, San Diego FC 1. |
| 50' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Diego Rubio's (Austin FC) with right footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 5% misses to the left. |
| 52' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (San Diego FC). Executed by Luca de la Torre. |
| 53' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (San Diego FC). Executed by Luca de la Torre. |
| 55' | Foul | Dani Pereira (Austin FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Christopher McVey (San Diego FC). |
| 55' | Caution | Christopher McVey (San Diego FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 57' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Austin FC). Executed by Zan Kolmanic. |
| 57' | Offside | Offside, Austin FC. Zan Kolmanic is caught offside. |
| 57' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Brandon VĂĄzquez's (Austin FC) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 15% misses to the right. |
| 59' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Brandon VĂĄzquez's (Austin FC) with left footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 3% goes over. |
| 59' | Substitution | Substitution, Austin FC. Osman Bukari replaces Diego Rubio. |
| 61' | Foul | Onni Valakari (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Owen Wolff (Austin FC). |
| 62' | Foul | Onni Valakari (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Besard Sabovic (Austin FC). |
| 63' | Foul | Brad Stuver (Austin FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Alejandro Alvarado (San Diego FC). |
| 64' | Substitution | Substitution, San Diego FC. Jasper Löffelsend replaces Willy Kumado. |
| 64' | Substitution | Substitution, San Diego FC. Alex Mighten replaces TomĂĄs Ăngel. |
| 64' | Substitution | Substitution, San Diego FC. Hamady Diop replaces Ian Pilcher. |
| 67' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Luca Bombino's (San Diego FC) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by Jon Gallagher. |
| 68' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Anders Dreyer's (San Diego FC) with left footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Zan Kolmanic. |
| 68' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Osman Bukari's (Austin FC) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 20% is saved by CJ dos Santos. |
| 69' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Austin FC). Executed by Zan Kolmanic. |
| 70' | Foul | Besard Sabovic (Austin FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jeppe Tverskov (San Diego FC). |
| 71' | Foul | Luca Bombino (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Osman Bukari (Austin FC). |
| 73' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Anders Dreyer's (San Diego FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 13% is blocked by Guilherme Biro. |
| 73' | Foul | Brandon VĂĄzquez (Austin FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Christopher McVey (San Diego FC). |
| 73' | Offside | Offside, Austin FC. Brandon VĂĄzquez is caught offside. |
| 74' | Substitution | Substitution, San Diego FC. Franco Negri replaces Luca Bombino. |
| 75' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Anders Dreyer's (San Diego FC) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 24% is blocked by Zan Kolmanic. |
| 76' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Anders Dreyer's (San Diego FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 11% goes over. |
| 76' | Substitution | Substitution, Austin FC. Julio Cascante replaces Zan Kolmanic. |
| 77' | Substitution | Substitution, Austin FC. JĂĄder Obrian replaces Besard Sabovic. |
| 78' | Foul | Onni Valakari (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Julio Cascante (Austin FC). |
| 81' | Substitution | Substitution, San Diego FC. Anisse Saidi replaces Alejandro Alvarado. |
| 82' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (San Diego FC). Executed by Anders Dreyer. |
| 82' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Jeppe Tverskov's (San Diego FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 5% is saved by Brad Stuver. |
| 82' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (San Diego FC). Executed by Anders Dreyer. |
| 85' | Foul | Alex Mighten (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jon Gallagher (Austin FC). |
| 86' | ShotAtGoal | Anders Dreyer (San Diego FC) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 9%. |
| 86' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Anders Dreyer's (San Diego FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 9% is blocked by Julio Cascante. |
| 86' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (San Diego FC). Executed by Luca de la Torre. |
| 87' | ShotAtGoal | Jeppe Tverskov (San Diego FC) hits the left post from the centre of the box with an xG of 7%. |
| 87' | Substitution | Substitution, Austin FC. NicolĂĄs Dubersarsky replaces Dani Pereira. |
| 87' | Substitution | Substitution, Austin FC. CJ Fodrey replaces Brandon VĂĄzquez. |
| 88' | Offside | Offside, Austin FC. CJ Fodrey is caught offside. |
| 88' | Foul | Onni Valakari (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Owen Wolff (Austin FC). |
| 89' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (San Diego FC). Executed by Anders Dreyer. |
| 90' | Foul | Guilherme Biro (Austin FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Anisse Saidi (San Diego FC). |
| 90'+4' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Austin FC). Executed by JĂĄder Obrian. |
| 90'+5' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Alex Mighten's (San Diego FC) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 6% is blocked by Julio Cascante. |
| 90'+5' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Jasper Löffelsend's (San Diego FC) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 5% is blocked by Brendan Hines-Ike. |
| 90'+6' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (San Diego FC). Executed by Luca de la Torre. |
| 90'+6' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. JĂĄder Obrian's (Austin FC) with right footed shot from own half with an xG of 58% misses to the left. |
| 90'+7' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, Austin FC 2, San Diego FC 1. |
| 90'+7' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
| 91' | Caution | Ilie SĂĄnchez (Austin FC) is shown the yellow card |
The weight has officially been lifted from Brandon Vazquez's shoulders.
The weight has officially been lifted from Brandon Vazquez's shoulders.
Austin FC's prized offseason arrival was off to a slow start to his debut season with the Verde & Black, getting held off the scoresheet through his team's first four MLS matches.
Just 10 minutes into Matchday 5's Sunday Night Soccer presented by Continental Tire bout against expansion side San Diego FC, the 26-year-old might have opened the floodgates, getting Austin off to a flying start with a breakaway finish past San Diego goalkeeper CJ dos Santos.
Vazquez was one of Austin's marquee acquisitions this offseason, arriving as a Designated Player from LIGA MX powerhouse CF Monterrey for a then club-record fee reported at $10 million. The former Atlanta United and FC Cincinnati standout brought a proven track record of MLS production, with 35g/19a in 148 league matches before Sunday's account-opening strike.
The opener was part of an eventful first half at Q2 Stadium, as Austin's Jon Gallagher and San Diego's Luca de la Torre also found the scoresheet in a 2-1 win for the hosts.
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 1' | Foul | Sam Surridge (Nashville SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Fernando Ălvarez (CF MontrĂ©al). |
| 2' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Josh Bauer's (Nashville SC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 12% is blocked by Prince Owusu. |
| 5' | Foul | Nathan-Dylan Saliba (CF Montréal) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Hany Mukhtar (Nashville SC). |
| 8' | Foul | Prince Owusu (CF Montréal) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Walker Zimmerman (Nashville SC). |
| 11' | Foul | Foul by GastĂłn Brugman (Nashville SC). |
| 14' | Offside | Offside, Nashville SC. Alex Muyl is caught offside. |
| 16' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Nashville SC). Executed by Hany Mukhtar. |
| 16' | Foul | Gastón Brugman (Nashville SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by George Campbell (CF Montréal). |
| 18' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Hany Mukhtar's (Nashville SC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 8% is saved by Jonathan Sirois. |
| 24' | Foul | Nathan-Dylan Saliba (CF Montréal) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Gastón Brugman (Nashville SC). |
| 28' | Foul | George Campbell (CF Montréal) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sam Surridge (Nashville SC). |
| 29' | Foul | Foul by GastĂłn Brugman (Nashville SC). |
| 33' | Foul | Prince Owusu (CF Montréal) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Gastón Brugman (Nashville SC). |
| 37' | Foul | Dante Sealy (CF Montréal) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jonathan Pérez (Nashville SC). |
| 39' | Foul | Prince Owusu (CF Montréal) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Daniel Lovitz (Nashville SC). |
| 40' | Foul | Gastón Brugman (Nashville SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Bryce Duke (CF Montréal). |
| 42' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Nashville SC). Executed by Edvard Tagseth. |
| 42' | Foul | Aleksandr Guboglo (CF Montréal) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sam Surridge (Nashville SC). |
| 44' | Foul | George Campbell (CF Montréal) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sam Surridge (Nashville SC). |
| 45' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (CF Montréal). Executed by Dante Sealy. |
| 45' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Nathan-Dylan Saliba's (CF Montréal) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 11% goes over to the right. |
| 45'+3' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, Nashville SC 0, CF Montréal 0. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: Nashville SC 0, CF Montréal 0. |
| 47' | Foul | Fernando Ălvarez (CF MontrĂ©al) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sam Surridge (Nashville SC). |
| 49' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Caden Clark's (CF Montréal) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Jack Maher. |
| 50' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Sam Surridge's (Nashville SC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 11% misses to the right. |
| 51' | Foul | Foul by Prince Owusu (CF Montréal). |
| 52' | Foul | Victor Loturi (CF Montréal) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Hany Mukhtar (Nashville SC). |
| 54' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Nathan-Dylan Saliba's (CF Montréal) with right footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% is saved by Joe Willis. |
| 54' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (CF Montréal). Executed by Dante Sealy. |
| 56' | Goal | Goal! 1:0. Alex Muyl (Nashville SC) scored with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 27% to the central bottom zone. Assisted by Sam Surridge, second assist by GastĂłn Brugman. |
| 60' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Sam Surridge's (Nashville SC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 7% misses to the right. |
| 62' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Nashville SC). Executed by Hany Mukhtar. |
| 62' | Goal | Goal! 2:0. Josh Bauer (Nashville SC) scored with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 10% to the middle right zone. Assisted by Walker Zimmerman, second assist by Hany Mukhtar. |
| 63' | Substitution | Substitution, CF Montréal. Sunusi Ibrahim replaces Caden Clark. |
| 64' | Foul | Jonathan Pérez (Nashville SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Dante Sealy (CF Montréal). |
| 65' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Daniel Lovitz's (Nashville SC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 1% is blocked by Nathan-Dylan Saliba. |
| 65' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Walker Zimmerman's (Nashville SC) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% goes over. |
| 65' | Foul | Victor Loturi (CF Montréal) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Edvard Tagseth (Nashville SC). |
| 66' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Dante Sealy's (CF Montréal) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 7% is blocked by Jonathan Pérez. |
| 66' | Foul | Josh Bauer (Nashville SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Dante Sealy (CF Montréal). |
| 66' | Foul | Jonathan PĂ©rez (Nashville SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Fernando Ălvarez (CF MontrĂ©al). |
| 67' | Goal | Goal! 3:0. Jonathan Pérez (Nashville SC) scored with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 5% to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Hany Mukhtar, second assist by Daniel Lovitz. |
| 69' | Foul | Hany Mukhtar (Nashville SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Victor Loturi (CF Montréal). |
| 69' | Caution | Victor Loturi (CF Montréal) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 71' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Hany Mukhtar's (Nashville SC) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 5% is blocked by Aleksandr Guboglo. |
| 71' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Jonathan Pérez's (Nashville SC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 5% is saved by Jonathan Sirois. |
| 73' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Dante Sealy's (CF Montréal) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% goes over to the right. |
| 73' | Substitution | Substitution, CF Montréal. Samuel Piette replaces Victor Loturi. |
| 73' | Substitution | Substitution, CF Montréal. Kwadwo Opoku replaces Bryce Duke. |
| 74' | Substitution | Substitution, CF MontrĂ©al. Brandan Craig replaces Fernando Ălvarez. |
| 75' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Sunusi Ibrahim's (CF Montréal) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 9% is blocked by Jack Maher. |
| 76' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (CF Montréal). Executed by Dante Sealy. |
| 76' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Kwadwo Opoku's (CF Montréal) with left footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 9% is saved by Joe Willis. |
| 78' | Foul | Dante Sealy (CF Montréal) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Josh Bauer (Nashville SC). |
| 78' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Sunusi Ibrahim's (CF Montréal) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 2% misses to the right. |
| 80' | Substitution | Substitution, Nashville SC. Julian Gaines replaces Jonathan Pérez. |
| 81' | Foul | Aleksandr Guboglo (CF Montréal) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sam Surridge (Nashville SC). |
| 84' | ShotAtGoal | Prince Owusu (CF Montréal) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 18%. |
| 86' | Substitution | Substitution, Nashville SC. Teal Bunbury replaces Hany Mukhtar. |
| 88' | Foul | Teal Bunbury (Nashville SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Brandan Craig (CF Montréal). |
| 90'+1' | Foul | Gastón Brugman (Nashville SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Prince Owusu (CF Montréal). |
| 90'+3' | Substitution | Substitution, Nashville SC. Wyatt Meyer replaces GastĂłn Brugman. |
| 90'+3' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Nashville SC). Executed by Edvard Tagseth. |
| 90'+4' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Nashville SC). Executed by Edvard Tagseth. |
| 90'+4' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Walker Zimmerman's (Nashville SC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 11% is saved by Jonathan Sirois. |
| 90'+4' | ShotAtGoal | Teal Bunbury (Nashville SC) hits the right post from the centre of the box with an xG of 3%. |
| 90'+4' | Foul | Foul by Samuel Piette (CF Montréal). |
| 90'+6' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
| 90'+6' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, Nashville SC 3, CF Montréal 0. |
NASHVILLE, Tenn. â Nashville SC are rolling.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. â Nashville SC are rolling.
In their first full season under head coach B.J. Callaghan, the Music City side are off to their best start through five games in their MLS history. The Coyotes have stacked up three consecutive wins for a total of 10 points, culminating in a dominant 3-0 win over CF Montréal on Saturday night.
"This is a really good example of a big team win," Callaghan said post-match. "When we talk about team wins, getting off to a best start in club history, it's a really nice.
"I would say this game embodies what we're trying to build, and to earn the best start in club history this way and with the contributions from a lot of guys across the team is a really rewarding feeling for the group."
After last week's statement win against the previously unbeaten Philadelphia Union, Nashville are building momentum and adding valuable points to the table. It's a welcome change from the side that missed the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs for the first time last season.
"I think I think our culture has had a real serious shift," center back and club captain Walker Zimmerman told MLS 360 afterward. "You never want to say that it could be a good thing to miss the playoffs.
"But the quality of training that we got to have with B.J. postseason and the amount of time that we got to spend working on the details in an environment that was still competitive... it was a really good chance for guys to really learn the way that B.J. wanted to play."
Callaghan has made a point to preach a "next man up" mentality this season, with less experienced players like Wyatt Meyer and Matt Corcoran already thrust into starting roles.
Saturday was yet another opportunity to test their depth. Already missing key pieces Andy Najar and Jacob Shaffelburg on international duty, Nashville were thrown another curveball when winger Ahmed Qasem, who had scored in each of the last two matches, went down with a stomach bug less than two hours before kickoff.
Enter Jonny Pérez, who took an unexpected start in stride and scored his first career MLS goal.
"Jonny found out at 5:45 this evening that he's starting and playing," Callaghan said. "It's just a tremendous level of professionalism that the whole group has. They're always prepared, and they prepare daily for when your opportunity comes. Guys make the most of their opportunity... Everyone's playing a big role."
Similarly, defender Josh Bauer stepped in to replace Najar, and he also scored his first goal in MLS.
"And we always talk about next man up, next man up," said Bauer. "It's something we're prepared for, and I think everyone has full confidence. Those guys that are coming in definitely felt prepared. I felt like I was ready for the opportunity."
Nashville's attack has grabbed the headlines, and rightly so. They've made significant improvements from last season, and look like a much more functional attacking unit. But after conceding a club-worst 54 goals in 2024, it's the return to defensive solidity that has been even more impressive.
The Coyotes have conceded just three goals this season, bettered only by St. Louis CITY SC (one), Austin FC and San Diego FC (both with two).
"It's part of the identity that's here, and it's something that's really good, it's really strong, and something that we want to continue to build upon," Callaghan said.
"Goals are important. Shutouts are also important," he said. "To have that combination of both shows, again, the team performance... I'm just really, really proud of this group."
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 1' | Goal | Goal! 0:1. Hugo Cuypers (Chicago Fire FC) scored with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 81% to the central bottom zone. Assisted by Philip Zinckernagel, second assist by Leonardo Barroso. |
| 4' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). Executed by Sebastian Berhalter. |
| 6' | Foul | Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Mathias Laborda (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 7' | Foul | Mathias Laborda (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 8' | Foul | Jean Claude Ngando (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sergio Oregel (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 11' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Philip Zinckernagel's (Chicago Fire FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 38% is saved by Yohei Takaoka. |
| 12' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Sebastian Berhalter's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Sam Rogers. |
| 14' | Offside | Offside, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Daniel RĂos is caught offside. |
| 14' | Goal | Goal! 1:1. Daniel RĂos (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) scored with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 14% to the top left corner. Assisted by Jayden Nelson, second assist by Liam Mackenzie. |
| 16' | Foul | Sam Williams (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sebastian Berhalter (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 18' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). Executed by Sebastian Berhalter. |
| 22' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Hugo Cuypers's (Chicago Fire FC) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 12% is blocked by Ranko VeselinoviÄ. |
| 22' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Sam Williams's (Chicago Fire FC) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 6% is blocked by Hugo Cuypers. |
| 22' | Offside | Offside, Chicago Fire FC. Hugo Cuypers is caught offside. |
| 26' | Foul | Foul by Ralph Priso (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 32' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Chicago Fire FC). Executed by Philip Zinckernagel. |
| 32' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Chicago Fire FC). Executed by Philip Zinckernagel. |
| 33' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Chicago Fire FC). Executed by Philip Zinckernagel. |
| 33' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Jack Elliott's (Chicago Fire FC) with header from the right side of the box with an xG of 8% goes over. |
| 34' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Jayden Nelson's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 7% is saved by Chris Brady. |
| 35' | Foul | Chris Brady (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Liam Mackenzie (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 39' | Foul | Ădier Ocampo (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Andrew Gutman (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 41' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Chicago Fire FC). Executed by Philip Zinckernagel. |
| 43' | Foul | Ădier Ocampo (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Andrew Gutman (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 43' | Caution | Andrew Gutman (Chicago Fire FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 45' | ShotAtGoal | Mathias Laborda (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 11%. |
| 45'+2' | Foul | Sergio Oregel (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jayden Nelson (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 45'+6' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, Vancouver Whitecaps FC 1, Chicago Fire FC 1. |
| 46' | Substitution | Substitution, Chicago Fire FC. Justin Reynolds replaces Andrew Gutman. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: Vancouver Whitecaps FC 1, Chicago Fire FC 1. |
| 46' | Foul | Jean Claude Ngando (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Mauricio Pineda (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 47' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Sebastian Berhalter's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% misses to the left. |
| 49' | Foul | Ădier Ocampo (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jonathan Bamba (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 55' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Chicago Fire FC). Executed by Philip Zinckernagel. |
| 57' | Foul | Justin Reynolds (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ralph Priso (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 62' | Goal | Goal! 1:2. Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago Fire FC) scored with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 14% to the top left corner. |
| 64' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). Executed by Sebastian Berhalter. |
| 64' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Philip Zinckernagel's (Chicago Fire FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 12% is blocked by Mathias Laborda. |
| 64' | Substitution | Substitution, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Emmanuel Sabbi replaces Jayden Nelson. |
| 64' | Substitution | Substitution, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Jeevan Badwal replaces Liam Mackenzie. |
| 65' | Foul | Hugo Cuypers (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ralph Priso (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 68' | Foul | Jonathan Bamba (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ralph Priso (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 69' | Foul | Yohei Takaoka (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jack Elliott (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 69' | Caution | Jack Elliott (Chicago Fire FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 71' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Daniel RĂos's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 24% is blocked by Jack Elliott. |
| 71' | Substitution | Substitution, Chicago Fire FC. Maren Haile-Selassie replaces Philip Zinckernagel. |
| 71' | Foul | Sergio Oregel (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jeevan Badwal (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 71' | Caution | Jeevan Badwal (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 72' | Offside | Offside, Chicago Fire FC. Maren Haile-Selassie is caught offside. |
| 75' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Ădier Ocampo's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 12% misses to the left. |
| 75' | Foul | Sam Williams (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ralph Priso (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 76' | Foul | Sebastian Berhalter (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jonathan Bamba (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 78' | Substitution | Substitution, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Tate Johnson replaces Ralph Priso. |
| 79' | Substitution | Substitution, Chicago Fire FC. Tom Barlow replaces Hugo Cuypers. |
| 80' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Ădier Ocampo's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 4% is blocked by Justin Reynolds. |
| 81' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Emmanuel Sabbi's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 20% misses to the right. |
| 84' | ShotAtGoal | Mathias Laborda (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 11%. |
| 85' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). Executed by Sebastian Berhalter. |
| 86' | Substitution | Substitution, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Belal Halbouni replaces BjĂžrn Utvik. |
| 86' | Substitution | Substitution, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Nicolas Fleuriau Chateau replaces Ădier Ocampo. |
| 87' | Substitution | Substitution, Chicago Fire FC. Carlos TerĂĄn replaces Jonathan Bamba. |
| 87' | Substitution | Substitution, Chicago Fire FC. Rominigue Kouamé replaces Sam Williams. |
| 88' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Rominigue Kouamé's (Chicago Fire FC) with left footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% is saved by Yohei Takaoka. |
| 88' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Chicago Fire FC). Executed by Maren Haile-Selassie. |
| 89' | Foul | Nicolas Fleuriau Chateau (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Justin Reynolds (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 89' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Nicolas Fleuriau Chateau's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 16% goes over. |
| 90'+2' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Sebastian Berhalter's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with right footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by Jack Elliott. |
| 90'+3' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Jean Claude Ngando's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% goes over to the right. |
| 90'+5' | Goal | Goal! 1:3. Rominigue Kouamé (Chicago Fire FC) scored with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 30% to the middle right zone. |
| 90'+6' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, Vancouver Whitecaps FC 1, Chicago Fire FC 3. |
| 90'+6' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
There are no more perfect teams in Major League Soccer after Chicago Fire FC dealt Vancouver Whitecaps FC their first loss of the season Saturday night with a 3-1 decision at BC Place.
There are no more perfect teams in Major League Soccer after Chicago Fire FC dealt Vancouver Whitecaps FC their first loss of the season Saturday night with a 3-1 decision at BC Place.
Hugo Cuypers continued his torrid scoring streak, while Philip Zinckernagel and Rominigue KouamĂ© opened their accounts to lead Chicago to their third straight win â all coming on the road.
The convincing result pushed Gregg Berhalter's side to fifth place in the Eastern Conference, with 10 points and a +3 goal differential.
âThis is the first time in 16 years that the club has won three games in a row," Berhalter told reporters after the match. "And it says a lot about this group and their mindset."
Zinckernagel and Kouamé are now off and running, scoring their first goals of the season after joining a revitalized Chicago side over the winter.
âIt was exciting. He has waited a long time to make his debut,â Berhalter said of KouamĂ©, who joined Chicago from Spanish side CĂĄdiz on loan. âHeâs had a long road to get to this point, and he certainly made an impact today.â
Zinckernagel, who arrived from Belgian side Club Brugge, also received praise from his manager.
âHe was the coachesâ man of the match for his contributions," Berhalter said. "We know what Philip can do â heâs an outstanding player.â
Cuypers, meanwhile, has found his groove. The club-record signing already has five goals in the last four matches â a much-improved rate compared to his debut 2024 campaign, when he finished with 10 goals across 31 matches.
This newfound form has Cuypers just one goal behind the Philadelphia Union's Tai Baribo in the Golden Boot presented by Audi race.
"Hugo is the man on the spot. If we can provide him service, he finishes very calmly and collected," said Berhalter.
Saturday's match marked just the second time in league history that a head coach, Gregg Berhalter, faced off against his son, Sebastian.
"Every time there was a set piece, I held my breath â he puts in some good balls. Itâs kind of annoying," joked Berhalter about the experience, which turned into a family affair with many relatives in attendance.
"Weâve got everything here â aunts, uncles, grandparents. Everyoneâs here. Thankfully, we [Chicago] won, so I donât have to buy dinner."
The Fire return home to Soldier Field on March 29, looking to make it four straight wins against CF Montréal (8:30 pm ET | MLS Season Pass).
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 2' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Quinn Sullivan's (Philadelphia Union) with right footed shot from the left side of the box goes over to the right. |
| 2' | Foul | Jakob Glesnes (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Simon Becher (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 4' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Philadelphia Union). Executed by Kai Wagner. |
| 6' | ShotAtGoal | Jovan Lukic (Philadelphia Union) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2%. |
| 6' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Mikael Uhre's (Philadelphia Union) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 13% is saved by Ben Lundt. |
| 8' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Bruno Damiani's (Philadelphia Union) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 9% is saved by Ben Lundt. |
| 8' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Philadelphia Union). Executed by Kai Wagner. |
| 8' | Goal | Goal! 1:0. Ian Glavinovich (Philadelphia Union) scored with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 19% to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Kai Wagner. |
| 11' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Quinn Sullivan's (Philadelphia Union) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by Kyle Hiebert. |
| 12' | Foul | Simon Becher (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ian Glavinovich (Philadelphia Union). |
| 13' | Offside | Offside, St. Louis CITY SC. Cedric Teuchert is caught offside. |
| 14' | Foul | Chris Durkin (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Indiana Vassilev (Philadelphia Union). |
| 15' | Foul | Conrad Wallem (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Olivier Mbaizo (Philadelphia Union). |
| 16' | Offside | Offside, St. Louis CITY SC. Chris Durkin is caught offside. |
| 17' | Foul | Akil Watts (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Mikael Uhre (Philadelphia Union). |
| 19' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (St. Louis CITY SC). Executed by Marcel Hartel. |
| 19' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Akil Watts's (St. Louis CITY SC) with right footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 1% goes over. |
| 19' | Foul | Mikael Uhre (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kyle Hiebert (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 20' | Caution | Kyle Hiebert (St. Louis CITY SC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 22' | Foul | Nathan Harriel (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Eduard Löwen (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 23' | Foul | Cedric Teuchert (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jakob Glesnes (Philadelphia Union). |
| 24' | Foul | Quinn Sullivan (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Eduard Löwen (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 25' | Foul | Quinn Sullivan (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Akil Watts (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 26' | Foul | Cedric Teuchert (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ian Glavinovich (Philadelphia Union). |
| 27' | Caution | Ian Glavinovich (Philadelphia Union) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 27' | Foul | Nathan Harriel (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jannes Horn (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 30' | Foul | Foul by Bruno Damiani (Philadelphia Union). |
| 31' | Foul | Indiana Vassilev (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Chris Durkin (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 32' | Foul | Simon Becher (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kai Wagner (Philadelphia Union). |
| 34' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Cedric Teuchert's (St. Louis CITY SC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 30% is saved by Andrew Rick. |
| 34' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (St. Louis CITY SC). Executed by Marcel Hartel. |
| 36' | Foul | Mikael Uhre (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Chris Durkin (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 36' | Caution | Chris Durkin (St. Louis CITY SC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 36' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Bruno Damiani's (Philadelphia Union) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 4% is saved by Ben Lundt. |
| 36' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Nathan Harriel's (Philadelphia Union) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 24% is blocked by Jakob Glesnes. |
| 36' | Offside | Offside, Philadelphia Union. Mikael Uhre is caught offside. |
| 37' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Mikael Uhre's (Philadelphia Union) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 43% goes over. |
| 39' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Bruno Damiani's (Philadelphia Union) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 32% is saved by Ben Lundt. |
| 40' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Philadelphia Union). Executed by Kai Wagner. |
| 41' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Philadelphia Union). Executed by Quinn Sullivan. |
| 41' | Foul | Quinn Sullivan (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Chris Durkin (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 43' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Indiana Vassilev's (Philadelphia Union) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% goes over to the right. |
| 44' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Quinn Sullivan's (Philadelphia Union) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 6% is saved by Ben Lundt. |
| 44' | Foul | Marcel Hartel (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Olivier Mbaizo (Philadelphia Union). |
| 45'+3' | Foul | Henry Kessler (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Bruno Damiani (Philadelphia Union). |
| 45'+4' | Offside | Offside, St. Louis CITY SC. Marcel Hartel is caught offside. |
| 45'+5' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Mikael Uhre's (Philadelphia Union) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% is saved by Ben Lundt. |
| 45'+6' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, Philadelphia Union 1, St. Louis CITY SC 0. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: Philadelphia Union 1, St. Louis CITY SC 0. |
| 48' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Philadelphia Union). Executed by Kai Wagner. |
| 48' | Foul | Chris Durkin (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Bruno Damiani (Philadelphia Union). |
| 50' | Foul | Kyle Hiebert (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Mikael Uhre (Philadelphia Union). |
| 52' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (St. Louis CITY SC). Executed by Eduard Löwen. |
| 53' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Quinn Sullivan's (Philadelphia Union) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 8% is blocked by Henry Kessler. |
| 55' | Foul | Conrad Wallem (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Nathan Harriel (Philadelphia Union). |
| 55' | Foul | Quinn Sullivan (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Eduard Löwen (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 55' | Caution | Eduard Löwen (St. Louis CITY SC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 58' | Foul | Conrad Wallem (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jovan Lukic (Philadelphia Union). |
| 58' | Caution | Olivier Mbaizo (Philadelphia Union) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 59' | Foul | Jakob Glesnes (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Simon Becher (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 60' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Simon Becher's (St. Louis CITY SC) with right footed shot from the left wing with an xG of 3% goes over to the left. |
| 62' | Foul | Akil Watts (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kai Wagner (Philadelphia Union). |
| 65' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Philadelphia Union). Executed by Quinn Sullivan. |
| 65' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Ian Glavinovich's (Philadelphia Union) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 27% goes over. |
| 66' | Foul | Mikael Uhre (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Chris Durkin (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 66' | Caution | Eduard Löwen (St. Louis CITY SC) is shown the second yellow (red) card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 69' | Offside | Offside, St. Louis CITY SC. Cedric Teuchert is caught offside. |
| 70' | Offside | Offside, St. Louis CITY SC. Cedric Teuchert is caught offside. |
| 71' | Substitution | Substitution, St. Louis CITY SC. Alfredo Morales replaces Chris Durkin. |
| 71' | Substitution | Substitution, Philadelphia Union. Jeremy Rafanello replaces Ian Glavinovich. |
| 71' | Substitution | Substitution, St. Louis CITY SC. JoĂŁo Klauss replaces Simon Becher. |
| 71' | Substitution | Substitution, St. Louis CITY SC. Josh Yaro replaces Kyle Hiebert. |
| 73' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (St. Louis CITY SC). Executed by Marcel Hartel. |
| 73' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (St. Louis CITY SC). Executed by Marcel Hartel. |
| 74' | Substitution | Substitution, St. Louis CITY SC. Célio Pompeu replaces Cedric Teuchert. |
| 75' | Foul | Mikael Uhre (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Henry Kessler (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 77' | Foul | Jannes Horn (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jeremy Rafanello (Philadelphia Union). |
| 78' | Foul | Jovan Lukic (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by JoĂŁo Klauss (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 79' | Foul | Indiana Vassilev (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Conrad Wallem (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 80' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Jannes Horn's (St. Louis CITY SC) with left footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% goes over. |
| 81' | Caution | Andrew Rick (Philadelphia Union) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 82' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Marcel Hartel's (St. Louis CITY SC) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 10% goes over. |
| 82' | Substitution | Substitution, Philadelphia Union. Chris Donovan replaces Mikael Uhre. |
| 84' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Philadelphia Union). Executed by Quinn Sullivan. |
| 84' | Foul | Conrad Wallem (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Nathan Harriel (Philadelphia Union). |
| 85' | Foul | Bruno Damiani (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Alfredo Morales (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 85' | Caution | Alfredo Morales (St. Louis CITY SC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 86' | Substitution | Substitution, St. Louis CITY SC. Joakim Nilsson replaces Conrad Wallem. |
| 90' | Foul | Marcel Hartel (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Indiana Vassilev (Philadelphia Union). |
| 90' | Foul | Bruno Damiani (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Joakim Nilsson (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 90'+5' | Foul | Bruno Damiani (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Henry Kessler (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 90'+7' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, Philadelphia Union 1, St. Louis CITY SC 0. |
| 90'+7' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
Reunited and it feels so good... for Bradley Carnell, at least.
Reunited and it feels so good... for Bradley Carnell, at least.
Saturday's Matchday 5 clash between the Philadelphia Union and St. Louis CITY SC at Subaru Park was on many an MLS observer's radar, given both sides' hot starts to the season and current Union boss Bradley Carnell facing his former club for the first time since his July 2024 dismissal.
Carnell's Union got the last word, becoming the first MLS team to score against the now Olof Mellberg-coached CITY this year to earn a 1-0 home win. The result also catapulted Philadelphia above Inter Miami CF for first place in the Eastern Conference.
Game plan in mind, along with the desire to correct last week's 3-1 loss to a similarly set-up Nashville SC, Philadelphia jumped out of the gates despite fielding a short-handed lineup due to the FIFA international break.
St. Louis were pinned deep in their half and conceded an early corner attempt. The Union capitalized through Ian Glavinovichâs 8th-minute header that proved the game-winner.
âIt was just committing to a philosophy when many people thought we were a lot weaker than we were last week,â Carnell said post-match. âIâm so happy for the boys, they dug deep.â
Following last weekâs loss against Nashville â the Union's first of 2025 â it was paramount that Carnell have his squad ready for what was bound to be an emotional night.
According to online reports, those emotions devolved into an altercation between the South African manager and St. Louis forward JoĂŁo Klauss after the final whistle.
"No I'm good, thank you," Carnell answered when asked about the alleged incident.
Rather, the 48-year-old preferred to focus on the Union's performance despite a weakened roster.
"When we get it right â and we're not gonna get it right all the time. When we do, there's massive outcomes for us," Carnell said. "And they're usually positive."
Philadelphia are expected to have their full squad for Matchday 6, a critical Eastern Conference showdown at Inter Miami on March 29 (7:30 pm ET | MLS Season Pass).
However, Saturday's win was all about the Union's depth.
"We know we're in a good way. We know we have a good group," Carnell said. "And I'm glad that they put on a performance, the players that you don't usually get to see."
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 2' | Foul | Alex Freeman (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by David Schnegg (D.C. United). |
| 2' | Offside | Offside, Orlando City. Alex Freeman is caught offside. |
| 4' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Aaron Herrera's (D.C. United) with left footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 3% is saved by Javier Otero. |
| 4' | Offside | Offside, Orlando City. Luis Muriel is caught offside. |
| 6' | Foul | Robin Jansson (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Christian Benteke (D.C. United). |
| 6' | Foul | Alex Freeman (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by David Schnegg (D.C. United). |
| 8' | Offside | Offside, Orlando City. Alex Freeman is caught offside. |
| 10' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Luis Muriel's (Orlando City) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 29% misses to the left. |
| 13' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Luis Muriel's (Orlando City) with right footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% is saved by Kim Joon Hong. |
| 14' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. IvĂĄn Angulo's (Orlando City) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 2% misses to the right. |
| 15' | Foul | Robin Jansson (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by JoĂŁo Peglow (D.C. United). |
| 16' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Luis Muriel's (Orlando City) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 25% misses to the right. |
| 21' | Goal | Goal! 1:0. Luis Muriel (Orlando City) scored with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 26% to the upper left central zone. Assisted by Alex Freeman, second assist by IvĂĄn Angulo. |
| 22' | Foul | Gabriel Pirani (D.C. United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by CĂ©sar AraĂșjo (Orlando City). |
| 24' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. MartĂn Ojeda's (Orlando City) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 7% is blocked by Aaron Herrera. |
| 25' | Foul | CĂ©sar AraĂșjo (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Gabriel Pirani (D.C. United). |
| 28' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Jared Stroud's (D.C. United) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 6% is blocked by Rodrigo Schlegel. |
| 29' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (D.C. United). Executed by JoĂŁo Peglow. |
| 29' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (D.C. United). Executed by JoĂŁo Peglow. |
| 35' | Foul | Luis Muriel (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Lukas MacNaughton (D.C. United). |
| 39' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. MartĂn Ojeda's (Orlando City) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 5% is blocked by Hosei Kijima. |
| 39' | Foul | MartĂn Ojeda (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Aaron Herrera (D.C. United). |
| 41' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Jared Stroud's (D.C. United) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 6% is blocked by IvĂĄn Angulo. |
| 44' | Goal | Goal! 2:0. MartĂn Ojeda (Orlando City) scored with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 8% to the bottom right corner. Assisted by IvĂĄn Angulo. |
| 45'+3' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, Orlando City 2, D.C. United 0. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: Orlando City 2, D.C. United 0. |
| 47' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Boris Enow's (D.C. United) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% misses to the right. |
| 48' | Foul | Eduard Atuesta (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Boris Enow (D.C. United). |
| 48' | Foul | Alex Freeman (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Lukas MacNaughton (D.C. United). |
| 49' | Foul | CĂ©sar AraĂșjo (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jared Stroud (D.C. United). |
| 50' | Goal | Goal! 3:0. Alex Freeman (Orlando City) scored with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 20% to the bottom right corner. Assisted by MartĂn Ojeda. |
| 53' | Substitution | Substitution, D.C. United. Dominique Badji replaces Boris Enow. |
| 54' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (D.C. United). Executed by Aaron Herrera. |
| 54' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Christian Benteke's (D.C. United) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 16% is saved by Javier Otero. |
| 54' | Offside | Offside, D.C. United. Christian Benteke is caught offside. |
| 55' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Eduard Atuesta's (Orlando City) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 7% is blocked by Lukas MacNaughton. |
| 56' | Goal | Goal! 4:0. Marco PaĆĄaliÄ (Orlando City) scored with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 8% to the top left corner. Assisted by MartĂn Ojeda, second assist by Luis Muriel. |
| 59' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. IvĂĄn Angulo's (Orlando City) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 6% is blocked by Lucas Bartlett. |
| 60' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. MartĂn Ojeda's (Orlando City) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 11% is saved by Kim Joon Hong. |
| 61' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Marco PaĆĄaliÄ's (Orlando City) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 5% is blocked by David Schnegg. |
| 62' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Orlando City). Executed by CĂ©sar AraĂșjo. |
| 64' | Substitution | Substitution, D.C. United. Jacob Murrell replaces JoĂŁo Peglow. |
| 64' | Foul | Lukas MacNaughton (D.C. United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Eduard Atuesta (Orlando City). |
| 66' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (D.C. United). Executed by David Schnegg. |
| 67' | Caution | Javier Otero (Orlando City) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 68' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Dominique Badji's (D.C. United) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 29% is blocked by Jacob Murrell. |
| 69' | Foul | CĂ©sar AraĂșjo (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Dominique Badji (D.C. United). |
| 69' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Luis Muriel's (Orlando City) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 20% is saved by Kim Joon Hong. |
| 69' | ShotAtGoal | MartĂn Ojeda (Orlando City) hits the right post from the centre of the box with an xG of 15%. |
| 70' | ShotAtGoal | IvĂĄn Angulo (Orlando City) hits the right post from the left side of the box with an xG of 8%. |
| 71' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. IvĂĄn Angulo's (Orlando City) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 15% misses to the right. |
| 72' | Caution | IvĂĄn Angulo (Orlando City) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 72' | Substitution | Substitution, Orlando City. Dagur Thorhallsson replaces IvĂĄn Angulo. |
| 73' | Foul | Rodrigo Schlegel (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jacob Murrell (D.C. United). |
| 74' | Foul | David Schnegg (D.C. United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by CĂ©sar AraĂșjo (Orlando City). |
| 76' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (D.C. United). Executed by Aaron Herrera. |
| 76' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Hosei Kijima's (D.C. United) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% goes over to the right. |
| 76' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Luis Muriel's (Orlando City) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 32% misses to the left. |
| 77' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Gabriel Pirani's (D.C. United) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% is saved by Javier Otero. |
| 78' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (D.C. United). Executed by David Schnegg. |
| 78' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Aaron Herrera's (D.C. United) with right footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by Luis Muriel. |
| 79' | Substitution | Substitution, D.C. United. Fidel Barajas replaces Hosei Kijima. |
| 79' | Substitution | Substitution, D.C. United. Rida Zouhir replaces Jared Stroud. |
| 79' | Substitution | Substitution, D.C. United. Derek Dodson replaces David Schnegg. |
| 79' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (D.C. United). Executed by Rida Zouhir. |
| 79' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Lukas MacNaughton's (D.C. United) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 15% is blocked by Robin Jansson. |
| 81' | Offside | Offside, Orlando City. MartĂn Ojeda is caught offside. |
| 82' | Offside | Offside, D.C. United. Christian Benteke is caught offside. |
| 83' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. MartĂn Ojeda's (Orlando City) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 27% misses to the left. |
| 83' | Substitution | Substitution, Orlando City. Ramiro Enrique replaces Luis Muriel. |
| 83' | Substitution | Substitution, Orlando City. Joran Gerbet replaces MartĂn Ojeda. |
| 85' | Foul | Fidel Barajas (D.C. United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by CĂ©sar AraĂșjo (Orlando City). |
| 86' | Foul | Robin Jansson (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Lucas Bartlett (D.C. United). |
| 87' | Foul | Rodrigo Schlegel (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Christian Benteke (D.C. United). |
| 88' | Substitution | Substitution, Orlando City. Duncan McGuire replaces Marco PaĆĄaliÄ. |
| 88' | Substitution | Substitution, Orlando City. Gustavo Caraballo replaces Rafael Santos. |
| 89' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Rida Zouhir's (D.C. United) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 6% is saved by Javier Otero. |
| 89' | Foul | Gustavo Caraballo (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jacob Murrell (D.C. United). |
| 90' | Foul | Joran Gerbet (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Dominique Badji (D.C. United). |
| 90'+1' | Goal | Goal! 4:1. Lukas MacNaughton (D.C. United) scored with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 45% to the lower right central zone. Assisted by Christian Benteke, second assist by Rida Zouhir. |
| 90'+3' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (D.C. United). Executed by Rida Zouhir. |
| 90'+3' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Lucas Bartlett's (D.C. United) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 6% is blocked by Alex Freeman. |
| 90'+4' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (D.C. United). Executed by Rida Zouhir. |
| 90'+4' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (D.C. United). Executed by Aaron Herrera. |
| 90'+5' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Derek Dodson's (D.C. United) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 17% is blocked by Robin Jansson. |
| 90'+6' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, Orlando City 4, D.C. United 1. |
| 90'+6' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
Marco PaĆĄaliÄâs star turn continues.
Marco PaĆĄaliÄâs star turn continues.
The Croatian international winger curled a gorgeous strike from outside the box to cap off a dominant Orlando City SC performance in Saturday's 4-1 home win over D.C. United.
After a pretty team build-up in the 56th minute, PaĆĄaliÄ cut inside on his left foot and rocketed an unstoppable shot into the upper 90.
âMy left foot can be a weapon, and today it was a weapon,â PaĆĄaliÄ said post-match.
For head coach Oscar Pareja, PaĆĄaliÄ's was just one of many strong performances that gave the Lions a much-needed result that improved them to 2W-2L-1D (7 points).
âIt was very important to add three points tonight,â Pareja told reporters. âWe felt that everyone is raising their level and that makes us collectively a stronger team.
"Thereâs a lot of work to do still, but tonight was a game where we must add three points and play well so we can raise our confidence.â
PaĆĄaliÄ, Orlando's marquee offseason signing from HNK Rijeka who replaced all-time club scoring leader Facundo Torres, has made quite the imprint for the Lions so far. He now has four goals in his maiden MLS campaign.
âWe played incredible today,â the 24-year-old said. âThe team spirit was there from the first minute. We fight, we play together as a team⊠I can say today, we did everything right.â
Joining PaĆĄaliÄ on the scoresheet were MartĂn Ojeda and Luis Muriel, two fellow Designated Players who form the core of Orlandoâs attack.
âI like that we have this connection together and everybody has this good feeling in front,â PaĆĄaliÄ said. âIt was from the first day, I felt [the chemistry] with them. When I play with the Croatian national team, they play the same style of football with [Luka] ModriÄ, with [Mateo] Kovacic, with everybody.
"It was easy for me to adapt because we play offensive football.â
Orlando haven't missed a beat despite losing Torres, putting together MLSâs most prolific attack through Matchday 5. With their DPs leading the way, the Lions have scored 13 times in just five games.
âThey understand that in this league, they have been called DPs for a reason,â Pareja said. âItâs not a secret that if we want the biggest prize, we need these guys to elevate. They showed it today and Iâm very happy.â
Next up for Orlando is a March 29 visit to defending MLS Cup champions LA Galaxy (10:30 pm ET | MLS Season Pass).
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 3' | Foul | Nathan Ordaz (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Robert Voloder (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 4' | Foul | Erik Thommy (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Timothy Tillman (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 5' | Foul | Memo RodrĂguez (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Timothy Tillman (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 6' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Sporting Kansas City). Executed by Shapi Suleymanov. |
| 6' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Sporting Kansas City). Executed by Shapi Suleymanov. |
| 7' | Foul | Sergi Palencia (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Erik Thommy (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 7' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Erik Thommy's (Sporting Kansas City) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 4% is blocked by Mark Delgado. |
| 7' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Sporting Kansas City). Executed by Memo RodrĂguez. |
| 10' | Foul | Erik Thommy (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Igor Jesus (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 10' | Foul | Timothy Tillman (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Memo RodrĂguez (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 11' | Foul | Cengiz Ănder (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Logan Ndenbe (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 11' | Caution | Logan Ndenbe (Sporting Kansas City) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 11' | Offside | Offside, Los Angeles Football Club. David MartĂnez is caught offside. |
| 15' | Foul | Erik Thommy (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sergi Palencia (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 16' | Foul | Jake Davis (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by David MartĂnez (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 17' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Ryan Hollingshead's (Los Angeles Football Club) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 54% is saved by John Pulskamp. |
| 17' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Los Angeles Football Club). Executed by Cengiz Ănder. |
| 18' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Nathan Ordaz's (Los Angeles Football Club) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 18% is blocked by Jansen Miller. |
| 18' | Goal | Goal! 0:1. David MartĂnez (Los Angeles Football Club) scored with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 3% to the upper left central zone. Assisted by Mark Delgado. |
| 24' | Foul | Cengiz Ănder (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Memo RodrĂguez (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 24' | Caution | Memo RodrĂguez (Sporting Kansas City) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 28' | ShotAtGoal | Cengiz Ănder (Los Angeles Football Club) hits the cross bar from the centre of the box with an xG of 11%. |
| 29' | Foul | Igor Jesus (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Manu GarcĂa (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 30' | Foul | Memo RodrĂguez (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Mark Delgado (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 32' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. David MartĂnez's (Los Angeles Football Club) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 25% goes over. |
| 35' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Memo RodrĂguez's (Sporting Kansas City) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% is blocked by Eddie Segura. |
| 36' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Nemanja Radoja's (Sporting Kansas City) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 6% is blocked by Aaron Long. |
| 36' | Foul | Shapi Suleymanov (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Mark Delgado (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 43' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Sporting Kansas City). Executed by Erik Thommy. |
| 45' | Foul | Foul by Erik Thommy (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 45' | Foul | Timothy Tillman (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Memo RodrĂguez (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 45'+1' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Manu GarcĂa's (Sporting Kansas City) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 13% is saved by Hugo Lloris. |
| 45'+2' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Sporting Kansas City). Executed by Memo RodrĂguez. |
| 45'+2' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Memo RodrĂguez's (Sporting Kansas City) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 4% is blocked by Sergi Palencia. |
| 45'+2' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, Sporting Kansas City 0, Los Angeles Football Club 1. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: Sporting Kansas City 0, Los Angeles Football Club 1. |
| 50' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Logan Ndenbe's (Sporting Kansas City) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 4% is blocked by Aaron Long. |
| 51' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Sporting Kansas City). Executed by Shapi Suleymanov. |
| 52' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Sporting Kansas City). Executed by Memo RodrĂguez. |
| 53' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Sporting Kansas City). Executed by Shapi Suleymanov. |
| 53' | Foul | Nathan Ordaz (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jansen Miller (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 54' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Ryan Hollingshead's (Los Angeles Football Club) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 25% is saved by John Pulskamp. |
| 54' | Goal | Goal! 0:2. Aaron Long (Los Angeles Football Club) scored with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 44% to the bottom left corner. |
| 60' | Foul | Manu GarcĂa (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sergi Palencia (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 60' | Caution | Sergi Palencia (Los Angeles Football Club) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 62' | Foul | Foul by Erik Thommy (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 65' | Foul | Mark Delgado (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Nemanja Radoja (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 65' | Caution | Nemanja Radoja (Sporting Kansas City) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 66' | Substitution | Substitution, Sporting Kansas City. William Agada replaces Dejan Joveljic. |
| 66' | Substitution | Substitution, Sporting Kansas City. DĂĄniel SallĂłi replaces Erik Thommy. |
| 68' | Foul | Shapi Suleymanov (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Eddie Segura (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 72' | Substitution | Substitution, Sporting Kansas City. Mason Toye replaces Shapi Suleymanov. |
| 73' | Offside | Offside, Los Angeles Football Club. Nathan Ordaz is caught offside. |
| 74' | Foul | Igor Jesus (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by William Agada (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 75' | Substitution | Substitution, Los Angeles Football Club. Adrian Wibowo replaces David MartĂnez. |
| 75' | Substitution | Substitution, Los Angeles Football Club. Yaw Yeboah replaces Cengiz Ănder. |
| 78' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Yaw Yeboah's (Los Angeles Football Club) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 2% misses to the left. |
| 79' | Foul | Aaron Long (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by DĂĄniel SallĂłi (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 81' | Offside | Offside, Los Angeles Football Club. Nathan Ordaz is caught offside. |
| 82' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. William Agada's (Sporting Kansas City) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 16% misses to the right. |
| 84' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Sporting Kansas City). Executed by Memo RodrĂguez. |
| 86' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Sporting Kansas City). Executed by Memo RodrĂguez. |
| 86' | Substitution | Substitution, Sporting Kansas City. Khiry Shelton replaces Jake Davis. |
| 87' | Substitution | Substitution, Sporting Kansas City. Tim Leibold replaces Logan Ndenbe. |
| 87' | Substitution | Substitution, Los Angeles Football Club. Odin Holm replaces Nathan Ordaz. |
| 87' | Substitution | Substitution, Los Angeles Football Club. Nkosi Tafari replaces Mark Delgado. |
| 88' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Sporting Kansas City). Executed by Memo RodrĂguez. |
| 89' | Foul | Igor Jesus (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jansen Miller (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 90' | Foul | Jansen Miller (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Adrian Wibowo (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 90'+2' | Foul | Nemanja Radoja (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Yaw Yeboah (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 90'+3' | Caution | Yaw Yeboah (Los Angeles Football Club) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 90'+4' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Nemanja Radoja's (Sporting Kansas City) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 16% is blocked by Odin Holm. |
| 90'+4' | Foul | Robert Voloder (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Adrian Wibowo (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 90'+5' | Substitution | Substitution, Los Angeles Football Club. Artem Smolyakov replaces Ryan Hollingshead. |
| 90'+7' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
| 90'+7' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, Sporting Kansas City 0, Los Angeles Football Club 2. |
Have a hit, David MartĂnez.
Have a hit, David MartĂnez.
LAFC's highly-touted winger added another highlight-reel golazo to his growing collection on Saturday with a laser beam of a strike from a tight angle to put the Black & Gold ahead early in their 2-0 win at Sporting Kansas City.
MartĂnez's 18th-minute wonder goal came with star player Denis Bouanga away on international duty with Gabon, further raising the Venezuelan's growing profile with LAFC.
He previously stole the spotlight in Matchday 3 with a brilliant individual goal against Seattle Sounders FC.
And with his second goal of 2025, MartĂnez is now LAFC's top scorer in MLS action â ahead of the likes of Bouanga, Jeremy Ebobisse and Olivier Giroud.
Perhaps more importantly, he helped lift the Black & Gold up to second place in the Western Conference with a 3W-2L-0D (9 points) record ahead of a Matchday 6 showdown with expansion side San Diego FC March 29 (10:30 pm ET | MLS Season Pass),
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 1' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Houston Dynamo FC). Executed by Jack McGlynn. |
| 4' | Foul | Felipe Mora (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jose De Lima Junior (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 4' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Juan Mosquera's (Portland Timbers) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 5% is blocked by Daniel Steres. |
| 5' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Portland Timbers). Executed by Santiago Moreno. |
| 6' | Goal | Goal! 1:0. Felipe Mora (Portland Timbers) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 33% to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Santiago Moreno. |
| 8' | Foul | Jose De Lima Junior (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by David Ayala (Portland Timbers). |
| 11' | Foul | NicolĂĄs Lodeiro (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Diego CharĂĄ (Portland Timbers). |
| 11' | Caution | Diego CharĂĄ (Portland Timbers) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 12' | Goal | Goal! 1:1. Franco Escobar (Houston Dynamo FC) scored with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 17% to the lower left zone. Assisted by Jack McGlynn. |
| 22' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Houston Dynamo FC). Executed by Sebastian Kowalczyk. |
| 23' | Goal | Goal! 2:1. Antony Alves Santos (Portland Timbers) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 43% to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Felipe Mora. |
| 26' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Houston Dynamo FC). Executed by Jack McGlynn. |
| 26' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Franco Escobar's (Houston Dynamo FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 10% misses to the left. |
| 27' | Foul | NicolĂĄs Lodeiro (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jimer Fory (Portland Timbers). |
| 31' | Foul | Santiago Moreno (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Daniel Steres (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 31' | Caution | Daniel Steres (Houston Dynamo FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 32' | Offside | Offside, Portland Timbers. Antony Alves Santos is caught offside. |
| 34' | Foul | Jose De Lima Junior (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Felipe Mora (Portland Timbers). |
| 34' | Caution | Felipe Mora (Portland Timbers) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 36' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Jack McGlynn's (Houston Dynamo FC) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Kamal Miller. |
| 37' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Antony Alves Santos's (Portland Timbers) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 16% is saved by Blake Gillingham. |
| 39' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Portland Timbers). Executed by David Da Costa. |
| 39' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Finn Surman's (Portland Timbers) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 18% goes over to the left. |
| 41' | Foul | Finn Surman (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ezequiel Ponce (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 42' | Foul | NicolĂĄs Lodeiro (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Antony Alves Santos (Portland Timbers). |
| 43' | Foul | Franco Escobar (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jimer Fory (Portland Timbers). |
| 43' | Caution | Jimer Fory (Portland Timbers) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 44' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. NicolĂĄs Lodeiro's (Houston Dynamo FC) with left footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% misses to the right. |
| 45'+1' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Jimer Fory's (Portland Timbers) with left footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% is saved by Blake Gillingham. |
| 45'+4' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Antony Alves Santos's (Portland Timbers) with right footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% is saved by Blake Gillingham. |
| 45'+5' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. David Da Costa's (Portland Timbers) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 22% misses to the left. |
| 45'+6' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, Portland Timbers 2, Houston Dynamo FC 1. |
| 46' | Substitution | Substitution, Houston Dynamo FC. Erik Sviatchenko replaces Daniel Steres. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: Portland Timbers 2, Houston Dynamo FC 1. |
| 47' | Foul | Erik Sviatchenko (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Antony Alves Santos (Portland Timbers). |
| 51' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Ezequiel Ponce's (Houston Dynamo FC) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 7% is blocked by Kamal Miller. |
| 51' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Houston Dynamo FC). Executed by Jack McGlynn. |
| 52' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Houston Dynamo FC). Executed by Sebastian Kowalczyk. |
| 52' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Houston Dynamo FC). Executed by Jack McGlynn. |
| 52' | ShotAtGoal | Femi Awodesu (Houston Dynamo FC) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 17%. |
| 55' | Foul | Diego CharĂĄ (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Griffin Dorsey (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 55' | Caution | Griffin Dorsey (Houston Dynamo FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 59' | Foul | NicolĂĄs Lodeiro (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Antony Alves Santos (Portland Timbers). |
| 60' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Ezequiel Ponce's (Houston Dynamo FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 11% misses to the right. |
| 61' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Jose De Lima Junior's (Houston Dynamo FC) with left footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 6% goes over. |
| 64' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Houston Dynamo FC). Executed by Sebastian Kowalczyk. |
| 64' | Foul | Jimer Fory (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Erik Sviatchenko (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 65' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Amine Bassi's (Houston Dynamo FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% goes over to the right. |
| 67' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Portland Timbers). Executed by David Da Costa. |
| 67' | Foul | Blake Gillingham (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by David Ayala (Portland Timbers). |
| 69' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Felipe Mora's (Portland Timbers) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 8% is saved by Blake Gillingham. |
| 69' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Juan Mosquera's (Portland Timbers) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 27% misses to the right. |
| 70' | Offside | Offside, Houston Dynamo FC. Ezequiel Ponce is caught offside. |
| 71' | Foul | Felipe Mora (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Femi Awodesu (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 71' | Goal | Goal! 3:1. Antony Alves Santos (Portland Timbers) scored with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 41% to the lower left zone. Assisted by Felipe Mora. |
| 73' | Substitution | Substitution, Houston Dynamo FC. JĂșnior Urso replaces NicolĂĄs Lodeiro. |
| 73' | Substitution | Substitution, Portland Timbers. Kevin Kelsy replaces Felipe Mora. |
| 73' | Substitution | Substitution, Portland Timbers. Ian Smith replaces Jimer Fory. |
| 74' | Offside | Offside, Portland Timbers. Antony Alves Santos is caught offside. |
| 75' | ShotAtGoal | Griffin Dorsey (Houston Dynamo FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 9%. |
| 76' | Foul | Femi Awodesu (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kevin Kelsy (Portland Timbers). |
| 78' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Houston Dynamo FC). Executed by Jack McGlynn. |
| 79' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Jack McGlynn's (Houston Dynamo FC) with left footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by Ian Smith. |
| 80' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Portland Timbers). Executed by David Da Costa. |
| 80' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Santiago Moreno's (Portland Timbers) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 6% misses to the right. |
| 80' | Substitution | Substitution, Portland Timbers. Ariel Lassiter replaces Antony Alves Santos. |
| 80' | Substitution | Substitution, Portland Timbers. Joao Ortiz replaces David Ayala. |
| 81' | Substitution | Substitution, Houston Dynamo FC. Andy Batioja replaces Amine Bassi. |
| 82' | Foul | Kevin Kelsy (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Erik Sviatchenko (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 83' | Foul | Juan Mosquera (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Franco Escobar (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 86' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Ariel Lassiter's (Portland Timbers) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 4% is saved by Blake Gillingham. |
| 86' | Foul | Jose De Lima Junior (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Diego CharĂĄ (Portland Timbers). |
| 86' | Substitution | Substitution, Houston Dynamo FC. Ibrahim Aliyu replaces Jack McGlynn. |
| 88' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Ezequiel Ponce's (Houston Dynamo FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% goes over to the right. |
| 88' | Substitution | Substitution, Portland Timbers. Claudio Bravo replaces Juan Mosquera. |
| 90' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Portland Timbers). Executed by Santiago Moreno. |
| 90'+1' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Portland Timbers). Executed by Ariel Lassiter. |
| 90'+1' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Claudio Bravo's (Portland Timbers) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 36% is saved by Blake Gillingham. |
| 90'+1' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Santiago Moreno's (Portland Timbers) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 7% is blocked by Erik Sviatchenko. |
| 90'+1' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Portland Timbers). Executed by Santiago Moreno. |
| 90'+1' | Foul | Sebastian Kowalczyk (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by David Da Costa (Portland Timbers). |
| 90'+4' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Kevin Kelsy's (Portland Timbers) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 7% is blocked by Erik Sviatchenko. |
| 90'+5' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, Portland Timbers 3, Houston Dynamo FC 1. |
| 90'+5' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
The Portland Timbers put on a show on Sunday Night Soccer presented by Continental Tire, exploding out of the gates for an electric 3-1 win over Houston Dynamo FC.
The Portland Timbers put on a show on Sunday Night Soccer presented by Continental Tire, exploding out of the gates for an electric 3-1 win over Houston Dynamo FC.
The Timbers have quietly gone three matches since their last loss, winning their last two games by outscoring their opponents 6-1. And yet for head coach Phil Neville, the goal Portland conceded just before halftime on Matchday 6 was front of mind.
"I'm pleased with the result," he said. "I think we can still play better. I was disappointed with the goal that we conceded. It's not like us, not like us at all."
After allowing himself a moment to reflect, Neville was more complimentary of his team's performance. With a goal from Felipe Mora and a brace from Antony, the Timbers were electric in the open field, bringing the energy back to Providence Park on a stereotypically Pacific Northwest rainy day.
"We looked exciting and free and we created chances on the counter attack. I think we've got some quick players, as you can see," Neville said.
"I think Antony deserved his two goals today. I think he's showing more composure, more consistency... I wouldn't want to be a fullback playing against him at this moment in time."
While Antony was the standout on the scoresheet with a well-earned brace, Mora impressed in his No. 9 role.
The Chilean international finished with a goal and two assists, alongside exceptional holdup play and off-ball movement. While the on-pitch performance was eye-catching, his impact goes much deeper.
"In terms of his importance to this football club, he connects the whole team on and off the pitch," Neville said. "... He looks after the families, the kids, the children, the days out, the barbecues. He is a real leader in the team.
"He doesn't want to be captain, you know, because obviously there are other people in front of him. But he is that quiet person that is just worth his absolute weight in gold. I think his performance levels have been fantastic."
While three matches unbeaten is certainly an improvement from their early-season struggles, Neville is realistic about where the Timbers are right now.
"We wanted to build a new team [in the offseason], and I think there's a resemblance of a new type of energy amongst the group. But we've got a long way to go," he said. "[We're] still nowhere near where we need to get to be able to compete...
"I still think we need to just keep thinking of quality in the team. There's now three, four weeks to go [in the Primary Transfer Window]. Teams will continue to strengthen and we need to make sure that we're in that mindset as well. I think that's really important... Once that window shuts, you've got to be totally happy with everything you've got."
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 5' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Osman Bukari's (Austin FC) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 7% misses to the right. |
| 6' | Foul | Foul by Osman Bukari (Austin FC). |
| 7' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (St. Louis CITY SC). Executed by Marcel Hartel. |
| 10' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Alfredo Morales's (St. Louis CITY SC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 10% goes over. |
| 12' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Conrad Wallem's (St. Louis CITY SC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% misses to the right. |
| 16' | Foul | Foul by Kyle Hiebert (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 17' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Austin FC). Executed by Owen Wolff. |
| 19' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Dani Pereira's (Austin FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Chris Durkin. |
| 21' | Foul | Brandon VĂĄzquez (Austin FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Josh Yaro (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 24' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Owen Wolff's (Austin FC) with header from the center of the box with an xG of 5% misses to the right. |
| 25' | Foul | Conrad Wallem (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Besard Sabovic (Austin FC). |
| 28' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Owen Wolff's (Austin FC) with right footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 7% is blocked by Alfredo Morales. |
| 28' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Austin FC). Executed by Owen Wolff. |
| 29' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Jon Gallagher's (Austin FC) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% goes over. |
| 30' | Foul | Jannes Horn (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Owen Wolff (Austin FC). |
| 33' | Goal | Goal! 0:1. Myrto Uzuni (Austin FC) scored with right footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 26% to the middle left zone. Assisted by Osman Bukari. |
| 36' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Brandon VĂĄzquez's (Austin FC) with right footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 15% is saved by Ben Lundt. |
| 38' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Austin FC). Executed by Owen Wolff. |
| 38' | Foul | Kyle Hiebert (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Brandon VĂĄzquez (Austin FC). |
| 39' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Simon Becher's (St. Louis CITY SC) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by Oleksandr Svatok. |
| 39' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (St. Louis CITY SC). Executed by Marcel Hartel. |
| 40' | Foul | Osman Bukari (Austin FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jannes Horn (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 40' | Caution | Jannes Horn (St. Louis CITY SC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 40' | Offside | Offside, Austin FC. Osman Bukari is caught offside. |
| 45' | Foul | Chris Durkin (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Myrto Uzuni (Austin FC). |
| 45' | Caution | Myrto Uzuni (Austin FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 45'+2' | Foul | Chris Durkin (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Dani Pereira (Austin FC). |
| 45'+3' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (St. Louis CITY SC). Executed by Marcel Hartel. |
| 45'+3' | Foul | Besard Sabovic (Austin FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Henry Kessler (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 45'+3' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, St. Louis CITY SC 0, Austin FC 1. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: St. Louis CITY SC 0, Austin FC 1. |
| 47' | Foul | Besard Sabovic (Austin FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Chris Durkin (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 52' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (St. Louis CITY SC). Executed by Marcel Hartel. |
| 52' | Foul | Besard Sabovic (Austin FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Henry Kessler (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 53' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Marcel Hartel's (St. Louis CITY SC) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% is saved by Brad Stuver. |
| 54' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (St. Louis CITY SC). Executed by Marcel Hartel. |
| 57' | Offside | Offside, Austin FC. Brandon VĂĄzquez is caught offside. |
| 57' | Foul | Owen Wolff (Austin FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Conrad Wallem (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 59' | ShotAtGoal | Owen Wolff (Austin FC) with right footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 28%. |
| 59' | GoalDisallowed | Osman Bukari (Austin FC) disallowed a goal due to offside. |
| 59' | Offside | Offside, Austin FC. Osman Bukari is caught offside. |
| 61' | Substitution | Substitution, St. Louis CITY SC. Akil Watts replaces Joakim Nilsson. |
| 61' | Substitution | Substitution, St. Louis CITY SC. Célio Pompeu replaces Chris Durkin. |
| 62' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (St. Louis CITY SC). Executed by Marcel Hartel. |
| 63' | Foul | Oleksandr Svatok (Austin FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Célio Pompeu (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 65' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Conrad Wallem's (St. Louis CITY SC) with right footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 30% is blocked by Brendan Hines-Ike. |
| 65' | Offside | Offside, St. Louis CITY SC. Simon Becher is caught offside. |
| 66' | Substitution | Substitution, Austin FC. Ilie SĂĄnchez replaces Osman Bukari. |
| 68' | OtherRefereeAction | Referee continued the game after 55 minutes 9 seconds of interruption. |
| 68' | Substitution | Substitution, St. Louis CITY SC. Tomas Ostrak replaces Alfredo Morales. |
| 68' | Substitution | Substitution, St. Louis CITY SC. JoĂŁo Klauss replaces Simon Becher. |
| 69' | Foul | Dani Pereira (Austin FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Conrad Wallem (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 70' | Foul | Besard Sabovic (Austin FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Akil Watts (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 71' | Foul | Foul by Brandon VĂĄzquez (Austin FC). |
| 74' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Jannes Horn's (St. Louis CITY SC) with left footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Dani Pereira. |
| 74' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Akil Watts's (St. Louis CITY SC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Ilie SĂĄnchez. |
| 76' | Foul | Akil Watts (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Besard Sabovic (Austin FC). |
| 77' | Foul | Conrad Wallem (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Dani Pereira (Austin FC). |
| 79' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Célio Pompeu's (St. Louis CITY SC) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 6% is blocked by Brendan Hines-Ike. |
| 80' | Foul | Akil Watts (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Brandon VĂĄzquez (Austin FC). |
| 80' | Caution | Brandon VĂĄzquez (Austin FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 80' | Substitution | Substitution, Austin FC. Julio Cascante replaces Oleksandr Svatok. |
| 80' | Substitution | Substitution, Austin FC. JĂĄder Obrian replaces Dani Pereira. |
| 82' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Célio Pompeu's (St. Louis CITY SC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% goes over to the right. |
| 83' | Caution | JĂĄder Obrian (Austin FC) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 85' | Substitution | Substitution, St. Louis CITY SC. Timo Baumgartl replaces Jannes Horn. |
| 87' | Foul | Josh Yaro (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Besard Sabovic (Austin FC). |
| 88' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (St. Louis CITY SC). Executed by Marcel Hartel. |
| 88' | ShotAtGoal | Timo Baumgartl (St. Louis CITY SC) with right footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 3%. |
| 89' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Conrad Wallem's (St. Louis CITY SC) with right footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 9% is blocked by Brendan Hines-Ike. |
| 89' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Marcel Hartel's (St. Louis CITY SC) with right footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 8% is blocked by Brendan Hines-Ike. |
| 89' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (St. Louis CITY SC). Executed by Célio Pompeu. |
| 89' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Tomas Ostrak's (St. Louis CITY SC) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 5% is blocked by Guilherme Biro. |
| 90' | Substitution | Substitution, Austin FC. Diego Rubio replaces Myrto Uzuni. |
| 90'+2' | Foul | Célio Pompeu (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Besard Sabovic (Austin FC). |
| 90'+2' | Caution | Besard Sabovic (Austin FC) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 90'+3' | Foul | Ilie SĂĄnchez (Austin FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by JoĂŁo Klauss (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 90'+4' | Foul | Célio Pompeu (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jon Gallagher (Austin FC). |
| 90'+4' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Timo Baumgartl's (St. Louis CITY SC) with right footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 12% is saved by Brad Stuver. |
| 90'+5' | Foul | Henry Kessler (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Brandon VĂĄzquez (Austin FC). |
| 90'+5' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
| 90'+5' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, St. Louis CITY SC 0, Austin FC 1. |
Austin FC's club-record signing is off the mark.
Austin FC's club-record signing is off the mark.
Myrto Uzuni delivered a 1-0 win at St. Louis CITY SC on Sunday, sweeping home Osman Bukari's low cross in the 33rd minute.
The Albanian international, fresh off scoring during the March international window in World Cup qualifiers, was held scoreless in his first three appearances with the Verde & Black.
"He needs more time with us," head coach Nico Estévez said post-game at Energizer Park. "He hasn't been with us. We need to be patient with everyone and understanding how he plays and him understanding the others.
"But he always puts a lot of effort, he gives everything and when he had to make the difference today, he did it. This is what we ask of these kinds of players."
Austin acquired Uzuni in January from Spanish second-division side Granada CF. He signed a long-term Designated Player contract and arrived for a reported $12.3 million transfer fee, forming a front-three with Bukari and striker Brandon Vazquez.
For his part, Uzuni hopes this is just the beginning.
"Iâm so happy," Uzuni told MLS Season Pass after the match. "Iâm always working, hard work. I put everything on the pitch, so I think Iâm deserving.
"In the last games I didnât have luck; at home I hit two posts. ⊠So I think Iâm working hard for this moment and I hope more goals are coming."
With three wins in a row, Austin are second in the Western Conference table with 12 points. They return to action next Saturday when hosting the Portland Timbers (7:45 pm ET | Apple TV - MLS Season Pass, Apple TV+; FOX, FOX Deportes).
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 2' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Jake Davis's (Sporting Kansas City) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% misses to the right. |
| 4' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Sporting Kansas City). Executed by Jake Davis. |
| 4' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Jake Davis's (Sporting Kansas City) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 9% goes over to the right. |
| 6' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Sporting Kansas City). Executed by Shapi Suleymanov. |
| 7' | Offside | Offside, Sporting Kansas City. Dejan Joveljic is caught offside. |
| 8' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Leo ChĂș's (FC Dallas) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 8% is blocked by Jacob Bartlett. |
| 11' | Foul | Manu GarcĂa (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Shaq Moore (FC Dallas). |
| 11' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Khiry Shelton's (Sporting Kansas City) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 10% is blocked by Sebastien Ibeagha. |
| 12' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Sporting Kansas City). Executed by Jake Davis. |
| 13' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Sporting Kansas City). Executed by Jake Davis. |
| 15' | Foul | Foul by Jake Davis (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 16' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (FC Dallas). Executed by Luciano Acosta. |
| 16' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Petar Musa's (FC Dallas) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 2% goes over. |
| 17' | Foul | Shapi Suleymanov (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Nolan Norris (FC Dallas). |
| 19' | Foul | Logan Ndenbe (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Shaq Moore (FC Dallas). |
| 21' | Foul | Shapi Suleymanov (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Nolan Norris (FC Dallas). |
| 23' | Offside | Offside, FC Dallas. Leo ChĂș is caught offside. |
| 24' | Foul | DĂĄniel SallĂłi (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Shaq Moore (FC Dallas). |
| 24' | Caution | Shaq Moore (FC Dallas) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 25' | Foul | Petar Musa (FC Dallas) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jacob Bartlett (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 25' | Caution | Jacob Bartlett (Sporting Kansas City) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 26' | Foul | Logan Ndenbe (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Leo ChĂș (FC Dallas). |
| 28' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Shaq Moore's (FC Dallas) with right footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% misses to the left. |
| 29' | Foul | Patrickson Delgado (FC Dallas) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jake Davis (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 30' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Leo ChĂș's (FC Dallas) with left footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% misses to the right. |
| 31' | Foul | Manu GarcĂa (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ramiro Benetti (FC Dallas). |
| 32' | Goal | Goal! 0:1. DĂĄniel SallĂłi (Sporting Kansas City) scored with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 9% to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Shapi Suleymanov. |
| 34' | Foul | Patrickson Delgado (FC Dallas) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jacob Bartlett (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 34' | Foul | Sebastian Lletget (FC Dallas) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jake Davis (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 35' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Shapi Suleymanov's (Sporting Kansas City) with left footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 5% is saved by Maarten Paes. |
| 37' | Goal | Goal! 1:1. Luciano Acosta (FC Dallas) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 20% to the middle left zone. Assisted by Petar Musa. |
| 39' | Goal | Goal! 2:1. Leo ChĂș (FC Dallas) scored with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 41% to the top left corner. Assisted by Sebastian Lletget, second assist by Osaze Urhoghide. |
| 43' | Offside | Offside, Sporting Kansas City. Logan Ndenbe is caught offside. |
| 45' | Foul | Luciano Acosta (FC Dallas) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Khiry Shelton (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 45'+2' | Foul | Luciano Acosta (FC Dallas) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Shapi Suleymanov (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 45'+3' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, FC Dallas 2, Sporting Kansas City 1. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: FC Dallas 2, Sporting Kansas City 1. |
| 49' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Sporting Kansas City). Executed by Jake Davis. |
| 51' | Foul | Leo ChĂș (FC Dallas) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Logan Ndenbe (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 51' | Offside | Offside, FC Dallas. Petar Musa is caught offside. |
| 52' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Shapi Suleymanov's (Sporting Kansas City) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 30% is blocked by Nolan Norris. |
| 53' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Shaq Moore's (FC Dallas) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 3% misses to the right. |
| 55' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Logan Ndenbe's (Sporting Kansas City) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% misses to the left. |
| 56' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Shapi Suleymanov's (Sporting Kansas City) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 11% goes over. |
| 56' | Substitution | Substitution, FC Dallas. Logan Farrington replaces Leo ChĂș. |
| 56' | Substitution | Substitution, FC Dallas. Tsiki Ntsabeleng replaces Patrickson Delgado. |
| 57' | Foul | Logan Farrington (FC Dallas) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Dany Rosero (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 61' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Tsiki Ntsabeleng's (FC Dallas) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 7% misses to the right. |
| 61' | Foul | Logan Farrington (FC Dallas) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Dejan Joveljic (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 64' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Sporting Kansas City). Executed by Jake Davis. |
| 64' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Jansen Miller's (Sporting Kansas City) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 15% is saved by Maarten Paes. |
| 65' | Foul | Shapi Suleymanov (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Nolan Norris (FC Dallas). |
| 69' | Foul | Logan Ndenbe (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ramiro Benetti (FC Dallas). |
| 69' | Caution | Ramiro Benetti (FC Dallas) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 70' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Khiry Shelton's (Sporting Kansas City) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 4% is saved by Maarten Paes. |
| 71' | Substitution | Substitution, Sporting Kansas City. Memo RodrĂguez replaces Jacob Bartlett. |
| 71' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Jake Davis's (Sporting Kansas City) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 4% goes over. |
| 74' | Offside | Offside, Sporting Kansas City. Logan Ndenbe is caught offside. |
| 75' | Substitution | Substitution, FC Dallas. Kaick Ferreira replaces Sebastian Lletget. |
| 75' | Substitution | Substitution, FC Dallas. Marco Farfan replaces Nolan Norris. |
| 75' | Foul | Shapi Suleymanov (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Marco Farfan (FC Dallas). |
| 79' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (FC Dallas). Executed by Luciano Acosta. |
| 79' | Substitution | Substitution, Sporting Kansas City. William Agada replaces Dejan Joveljic. |
| 80' | Substitution | Substitution, Sporting Kansas City. Erik Thommy replaces Shapi Suleymanov. |
| 80' | Foul | Manu GarcĂa (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kaick Ferreira (FC Dallas). |
| 81' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Dany Rosero's (Sporting Kansas City) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 26% is saved by Maarten Paes. |
| 83' | Foul | Foul by Erik Thommy (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 83' | Foul | Erik Thommy (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ramiro Benetti (FC Dallas). |
| 89' | Foul | Luciano Acosta (FC Dallas) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Logan Ndenbe (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 90' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Sporting Kansas City). Executed by Memo RodrĂguez. |
| 90'+1' | Substitution | Substitution, FC Dallas. Lalas Abubakar replaces Luciano Acosta. |
| 90'+1' | Substitution | Substitution, Sporting Kansas City. Zorhan Bassong replaces Jake Davis. |
| 90'+3' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. William Agada's (Sporting Kansas City) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 8% misses to the right. |
| 90'+4' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
| 90'+4' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, FC Dallas 2, Sporting Kansas City 1. |
FC Dallas midfielder Luciano Acosta has further cemented his place among the MLS all-time greats.
With his 37th-minute goal in Saturday's 2-1 win over Sporting Kansas City, Acosta is now the seventh player in league history to record at least 75 goals and 75 assists.
- Landon Donovan: 145 goals,
FC Dallas midfielder Luciano Acosta has further cemented his place among the MLS all-time greats.
With his 37th-minute goal in Saturday's 2-1 win over Sporting Kansas City, Acosta is now the seventh player in league history to record at least 75 goals and 75 assists.
"I am very happy," Acosta said post-game at Toyota Stadium. "The truth is that at halftime I saw the stat. Itâs an honor to continue making history and I am happy I got to this statistical landmark with Dallas."
Dallas acquired the 30-year-old Argentine this winter from FC Cincinnati, trading up to $6 million for the playmaker.
That move has paid off, with FCD in the top half of the Western Conference and looking to build off head coach Eric Quill's first home win.
"We had two losses at home," Musa said. "We have been good on the road, but we want to take the first three points at home tonight, and we did it.
"I'm really proud of this team. We showed good, good soccer today. We created a lot of chances, and I think in the end, we deserved to win."
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 2' | ShotAtGoal | Luca Orellano (FC Cincinnati) with right footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 22%. |
| 3' | Foul | Foul by Alex Muyl (Nashville SC). |
| 5' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (FC Cincinnati). Executed by Evander Da Silva Ferreira. |
| 6' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Gilberto Flores's (FC Cincinnati) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% goes over to the right. |
| 7' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Evander Da Silva Ferreira's (FC Cincinnati) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Jack Maher. |
| 7' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (FC Cincinnati). Executed by Luca Orellano. |
| 8' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Luca Orellano's (FC Cincinnati) with left footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 6% is saved by Joe Willis. |
| 9' | Foul | Obinna Nwobodo (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Hany Mukhtar (Nashville SC). |
| 10' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Daniel Lovitz's (Nashville SC) with header from the central position outside the box with an xG of 5% is blocked by Nick Hagglund. |
| 11' | Foul | Edvard Tagseth (Nashville SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sergio Santos (FC Cincinnati). |
| 12' | ShotAtGoal | Hany Mukhtar (Nashville SC) hits the right post from the center of the box with an xG of 42%. |
| 13' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Hany Mukhtar's (Nashville SC) with right footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 6% is saved by Roman Celentano. |
| 14' | Foul | Edvard Tagseth (Nashville SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Evander Da Silva Ferreira (FC Cincinnati). |
| 17' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Evander Da Silva Ferreira's (FC Cincinnati) with right footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 10% is blocked by Patrick Yazbek. |
| 18' | Foul | Lukas Engel (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ahmed Qasem (Nashville SC). |
| 19' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Ahmed Qasem's (Nashville SC) with left footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by Evander Da Silva Ferreira. |
| 19' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Edvard Tagseth's (Nashville SC) with left footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 7% is blocked by Gilberto Flores. |
| 20' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Nashville SC). Executed by Hany Mukhtar. |
| 21' | Foul | Walker Zimmerman (Nashville SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sergio Santos (FC Cincinnati). |
| 24' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Evander Da Silva Ferreira's (FC Cincinnati) with right footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 14% is blocked by Hany Mukhtar. |
| 27' | Foul | Ahmed Qasem (Nashville SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Obinna Nwobodo (FC Cincinnati). |
| 29' | Foul | Jack Maher (Nashville SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by DeAndre Yedlin (FC Cincinnati). |
| 30' | Foul | Foul by Ahmed Qasem (Nashville SC). |
| 33' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Luca Orellano's (FC Cincinnati) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 9% is saved by Joe Willis. |
| 33' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Luca Orellano's (FC Cincinnati) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 8% is saved by Joe Willis. |
| 36' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Pavel Bucha's (FC Cincinnati) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 6% is saved by Joe Willis. |
| 36' | Foul | Sam Surridge (Nashville SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Miles Robinson (FC Cincinnati). |
| 39' | Goal | Goal! 1:0. Josh Bauer (Nashville SC) scored with right footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 11% to the top right corner. |
| 41' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Ahmed Qasem's (Nashville SC) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 7% is saved by Roman Celentano. |
| 42' | Foul | Evander Da Silva Ferreira (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Walker Zimmerman (Nashville SC). |
| 43' | Goal | Goal! 1:1. Evander Da Silva Ferreira (FC Cincinnati) scored from free kick with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 6% to the top left corner. |
| 45'+1' | Foul | Sergio Santos (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Walker Zimmerman (Nashville SC). |
| 45'+2' | Foul | Foul by Edvard Tagseth (Nashville SC). |
| 45'+4' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, Nashville SC 1, FC Cincinnati 1. |
| 46' | Substitution | Substitution, FC Cincinnati. Kévin Denkey replaces Nick Hagglund. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: Nashville SC 1, FC Cincinnati 1. |
| 46' | Foul | Lukas Engel (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Josh Bauer (Nashville SC). |
| 47' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Nashville SC). Executed by Edvard Tagseth. |
| 47' | Foul | Walker Zimmerman (Nashville SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kévin Denkey (FC Cincinnati). |
| 49' | Penalty | Penalty saved. Hany Mukhtar's (Nashville SC) with right footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 77% is saved by Roman Celentano. |
| 50' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Nashville SC). Executed by Edvard Tagseth. |
| 50' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Alex Muyl's (Nashville SC) with right footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 38% is saved by Roman Celentano. |
| 50' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Sam Surridge's (Nashville SC) with header from the center of the box with an xG of 41% is saved by Roman Celentano. |
| 50' | Foul | Roman Celentano (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Alex Muyl (Nashville SC). |
| 53' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Kévin Denkey's (FC Cincinnati) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 13% misses to the left. |
| 55' | Offside | Offside, FC Cincinnati. Sergio Santos is caught offside. |
| 57' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Hany Mukhtar's (Nashville SC) with right footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Lukas Engel. |
| 59' | Substitution | Substitution, FC Cincinnati. Brian Anunga replaces Obinna Nwobodo. |
| 60' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Sam Surridge's (Nashville SC) with header from the right side of the box with an xG of 4% is saved by Roman Celentano. |
| 61' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Patrick Yazbek's (Nashville SC) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 5% is blocked by Gilberto Flores. |
| 65' | Foul | Sergio Santos (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Walker Zimmerman (Nashville SC). |
| 67' | Substitution | Substitution, Nashville SC. Jacob Shaffelburg replaces Alex Muyl. |
| 67' | Substitution | Substitution, Nashville SC. Andy NĂĄjar replaces Josh Bauer. |
| 70' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Luca Orellano's (FC Cincinnati) with right footed shot from own half with an xG of 3% goes over to the right. |
| 70' | Substitution | Substitution, FC Cincinnati. Brad Smith replaces Sergio Santos. |
| 71' | Foul | Luca Orellano (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Daniel Lovitz (Nashville SC). |
| 75' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Edvard Tagseth's (Nashville SC) with left footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 4% is saved by Roman Celentano. |
| 79' | Substitution | Substitution, FC Cincinnati. Corey Baird replaces Miles Robinson. |
| 80' | Substitution | Substitution, FC Cincinnati. Alvas Powell replaces DeAndre Yedlin. |
| 80' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (FC Cincinnati). Executed by Luca Orellano. |
| 80' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Luca Orellano's (FC Cincinnati) with left footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 6% is blocked by Walker Zimmerman. |
| 81' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (FC Cincinnati). Executed by Evander Da Silva Ferreira. |
| 81' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Lukas Engel's (FC Cincinnati) with left footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 6% is blocked by Patrick Yazbek. |
| 81' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Luca Orellano's (FC Cincinnati) with left footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by Jacob Shaffelburg. |
| 81' | Foul | Hany Mukhtar (Nashville SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Luca Orellano (FC Cincinnati). |
| 81' | Substitution | Substitution, Nashville SC. GastĂłn Brugman replaces Patrick Yazbek. |
| 81' | Substitution | Substitution, Nashville SC. Jonathan Pérez replaces Ahmed Qasem. |
| 82' | Foul | Alvas Powell (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jacob Shaffelburg (Nashville SC). |
| 85' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Nashville SC). Executed by Hany Mukhtar. |
| 85' | Foul | Gilberto Flores (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jacob Shaffelburg (Nashville SC). |
| 88' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Kévin Denkey's (FC Cincinnati) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 18% is blocked by Walker Zimmerman. |
| 88' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (FC Cincinnati). Executed by Luca Orellano. |
| 89' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Corey Baird's (FC Cincinnati) with header from the center of the box with an xG of 27% is blocked by Walker Zimmerman. |
| 89' | Foul | Foul by Walker Zimmerman (Nashville SC). |
| 90'+1' | Goal | Goal! 1:2. Kévin Denkey (FC Cincinnati) scored from penalty with right footed shot with an xG of 77% to the bottom left corner. |
| 90'+2' | Substitution | Substitution, Nashville SC. Teal Bunbury replaces Daniel Lovitz. |
| 90'+2' | Caution | Edvard Tagseth (Nashville SC) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 90'+3' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Teal Bunbury's (Nashville SC) with header from the center of the box with an xG of 33% goes over. |
| 90'+5' | Foul | Lukas Engel (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Walker Zimmerman (Nashville SC). |
| 90'+6' | Foul | Corey Baird (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Andy NĂĄjar (Nashville SC). |
| 90'+7' | Offside | Offside, FC Cincinnati. Kévin Denkey is caught offside. |
| 90'+8' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, Nashville SC 1, FC Cincinnati 2. |
| 90'+8' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
Standing over a free kick from 30 yards out? That's no problem for FC Cincinnati star Evander.
Standing over a free kick from 30 yards out? That's no problem for FC Cincinnati star Evander.
The Brazilian midfielder's 43rd-minute golazo jumpstarted Cincy's 2-1 comeback victory Saturday night at Nashville SC, flipping the script for head coach Pat Noonan's side. He did the same last week, scoring a free kick from a similar distance in a 2-2 draw with Atlanta United.
"Now every time he steps up in that moment, you're expecting the ball to go in the net, to go in the goal," Noonan said post-game at GEODIS Park. "And that's pretty wild, considering where he's taking it from and going back to the Charlotte game where he hits that free kick and how close he is.
"He's a threat. He's a real threat in all of these moments with direct free kicks, with the wide free kicks, corners â all of it is."
Cincy acquired Evander from the Portland Timbers last month for $12 million, identifying him as their Luciano Acosta replacement after the former Landon Donovan MLS MVP was traded to FC Dallas.
The 26-year-old has already produced 6g/2a in 10 matches across all competitions, showing why he was an MVP finalist last season and placed on the MLS Best XI presented by Continental Tire.
Cincy's three-point result wasn't all about Evander, of course.
Club-record signing Kévin Denkey scored the 91st-minute game-winner from the penalty spot, marking his return from international duty with Togo. And goalkeeper Roman Celentano made seven saves, including denying Hany Mukhtar's 49th-minute penalty kick.
As the Orange & Blue look to climb the Eastern Conference table, and balance trophy expectations, road results like this go a long way.
"That shows, I think, what this group is potentially capable of coming off the field with a win," Noonan said. "That was a challenging game. Credit to B.J. [Callaghan], to Nashville, they were strong tonight.
"If not for Roman and Evander, this is a different result. I think those two won us the game tonight. And while certainly everybody else put in a good shift, it was, I think, those two performances that allow us to feel the way we did."
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 4' | Foul | Sergi Palencia (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Luca de la Torre (San Diego FC). |
| 8' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Los Angeles Football Club). Executed by Mark Delgado. |
| 8' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Timothy Tillman's (Los Angeles Football Club) with header from the right side of the box with an xG of 6% misses to the right. |
| 9' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. AnĂbal Godoy's (San Diego FC) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is saved by Hugo Lloris. |
| 14' | Foul | Cengiz Ănder (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Franco Negri (San Diego FC). |
| 14' | Caution | Franco Negri (San Diego FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 18' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Los Angeles Football Club). Executed by Mark Delgado. |
| 19' | Foul | Jeppe Tverskov (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by David MartĂnez (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 19' | Caution | David MartĂnez (Los Angeles Football Club) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 20' | Foul | AnĂbal Godoy (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Igor Jesus (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 20' | Caution | Igor Jesus (Los Angeles Football Club) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 21' | Goal | Goal! 1:0. Christopher McVey (San Diego FC) scored with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 19% to the top right corner. Assisted by Anders Dreyer. |
| 24' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Alex Mighten's (San Diego FC) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 7% goes over to the right. |
| 24' | Foul | Mark Delgado (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jeppe Tverskov (San Diego FC). |
| 24' | Caution | Jeppe Tverskov (San Diego FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 25' | Foul | Timothy Tillman (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Onni Valakari (San Diego FC). |
| 26' | Foul | Timothy Tillman (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Onni Valakari (San Diego FC). |
| 26' | Foul | Artem Smolyakov (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by AnĂbal Godoy (San Diego FC). |
| 28' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Cengiz Ănder's (Los Angeles Football Club) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 6% misses to the left. |
| 33' | Foul | Onni Valakari (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Nkosi Tafari (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 34' | Goal | Goal! 2:0. Onni Valakari (San Diego FC) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 93% to the lower right central zone. |
| 36' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Denis Bouanga's (Los Angeles Football Club) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 8% is blocked by Christopher McVey. |
| 40' | ShotAtGoal | Onni Valakari (San Diego FC) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 26%. |
| 40' | Goal | Goal! 3:0. Alex Mighten (San Diego FC) scored with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 94% to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Onni Valakari, second assist by Jasper Löffelsend. |
| 43' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Denis Bouanga's (Los Angeles Football Club) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 36% is blocked by Christopher McVey. |
| 43' | Goal | Goal! 3:1. Artem Smolyakov (Los Angeles Football Club) scored with left footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% to the upper right central zone. |
| 45'+5' | Goal | Goal! 3:2. Cengiz Ănder (Los Angeles Football Club) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 99% to the central zone. Assisted by Mark Delgado, second assist by Sergi Palencia. |
| 45'+6' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, San Diego FC 3, Los Angeles Football Club 2. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: San Diego FC 3, Los Angeles Football Club 2. |
| 46' | Foul | Foul by Timothy Tillman (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 50' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Franco Negri's (San Diego FC) with left footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Nkosi Tafari. |
| 51' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (San Diego FC). Executed by Luca de la Torre. |
| 52' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Onni Valakari's (San Diego FC) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 23% is saved by Hugo Lloris. |
| 53' | Foul | AnĂbal Godoy (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Igor Jesus (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 53' | Caution | Igor Jesus (Los Angeles Football Club) is shown the second yellow (red) card for the foul. |
| 58' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Jasper Löffelsend's (San Diego FC) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 5% is blocked by Artem Smolyakov. |
| 58' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (San Diego FC). Executed by Anders Dreyer. |
| 59' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Paddy McNair's (San Diego FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 5% is blocked by Aaron Long. |
| 59' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. David MartĂnez's (Los Angeles Football Club) with left footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 15% is saved by CJ dos Santos. |
| 60' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Los Angeles Football Club). Executed by Cengiz Ănder. |
| 61' | Foul | Alex Mighten (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sergi Palencia (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 64' | Substitution | Substitution, San Diego FC. TomĂĄs Ăngel replaces Alex Mighten. |
| 64' | Substitution | Substitution, San Diego FC. Willy Kumado replaces Franco Negri. |
| 64' | Substitution | Substitution, Los Angeles Football Club. Odin Holm replaces Cengiz Ănder. |
| 65' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. David MartĂnez's (Los Angeles Football Club) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 8% is saved by CJ dos Santos. |
| 72' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. David MartĂnez's (Los Angeles Football Club) with left footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% misses to the right. |
| 72' | Substitution | Substitution, San Diego FC. Hamady Diop replaces Jasper Löffelsend. |
| 72' | Substitution | Substitution, Los Angeles Football Club. Nathan Ordaz replaces David MartĂnez. |
| 72' | Substitution | Substitution, San Diego FC. Chucky Lozano replaces Luca de la Torre. |
| 73' | Substitution | Substitution, Los Angeles Football Club. Ryan Hollingshead replaces Artem Smolyakov. |
| 73' | Substitution | Substitution, Los Angeles Football Club. Eddie Segura replaces Nkosi Tafari. |
| 74' | Foul | Sergi Palencia (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Onni Valakari (San Diego FC). |
| 75' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Chucky Lozano's (San Diego FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 36% is saved by Hugo Lloris. |
| 76' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (San Diego FC). Executed by Chucky Lozano. |
| 81' | Foul | Onni Valakari (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sergi Palencia (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 82' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Anders Dreyer's (San Diego FC) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% goes over. |
| 82' | Substitution | Substitution, San Diego FC. Alejandro Alvarado replaces AnĂbal Godoy. |
| 82' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Denis Bouanga's (Los Angeles Football Club) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 17% misses to the right. |
| 83' | Foul | Mark Delgado (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Chucky Lozano (San Diego FC). |
| 86' | Foul | Mark Delgado (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by TomĂĄs Ăngel (San Diego FC). |
| 87' | Foul | Ryan Hollingshead (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Alejandro Alvarado (San Diego FC). |
| 88' | Caution | Willy Kumado (San Diego FC) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 89' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Ryan Hollingshead's (Los Angeles Football Club) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 7% misses to the left. |
| 90' | ShotAtGoal | Nathan Ordaz (Los Angeles Football Club) hits the right post from the central position outside the box with an xG of 5%. |
| 90'+1' | Offside | Offside, Los Angeles Football Club. Ryan Hollingshead is caught offside. |
| 90'+2' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Chucky Lozano's (San Diego FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% is blocked by Eddie Segura. |
| 90'+4' | Foul | Chucky Lozano (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Eddie Segura (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 90'+4' | Caution | Eddie Segura (Los Angeles Football Club) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 90'+6' | FreeKick | Free kick missed. Chucky Lozano's (San Diego FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 7% goes over. |
| 90'+6' | Foul | Mark Delgado (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Chucky Lozano (San Diego FC). |
| 90'+6' | Caution | Chucky Lozano (San Diego FC) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 90'+7' | Foul | Aaron Long (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Chucky Lozano (San Diego FC). |
| 90'+7' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, San Diego FC 3, Los Angeles Football Club 2. |
| 90'+7' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
San Diego FC have only just embarked on their expansion year, and theyâre already making enemies close to home.
San Diego FC have only just embarked on their expansion year, and theyâre already making enemies close to home.
Five weeks after opening their debut season with a 2-0 win at the LA Galaxy, they stunned another in-state rival, downing LAFC, 3-2, on Saturday night to claim their first win at Snapdragon Stadium and the unofficial crown as kings of Southern California.
Postgame, head coach Mikey Varas wasn't shy about how crucial wins like this are for the fans and growth of the team.
"Yes, so rewarding," said Varas. "I mean, this is what dreams are made of. We all do this for these moments. We want to play in pressure, and we had, I think, two good home games that we weren't able to deliver three points. And this means everything to us.
"It's the first win in club history at home; that can't be taken for granted. Fifty years from now, the club is going to be a giant. I know it. This club is going to be a giant, and not just in MLS."
The first-half fireworks were the story of the game.
Playing in front of an electric, sold-out, 32,502-strong crowd, SDFC jumped out to a three-goal lead, with Christopher McVey, Onni Valakari and Alex Mighten finding the back of the net. They seemed to be cruising when Mighten tallied his first MLS goal in the 40th minute, but a pair of rapid-fire tallies from Artem Smolyakov and Cengiz Ănder reduced LAFC's halftime deficit to one.
Then, any momentum for the visitors was quickly undone when Igor Jesus was sent off eight minutes into the second half. The red card returned control to San Diego, although the 10 men of LAFC continued to threaten CJ dos Santosâ goal until the final whistle.
Even as Denis Bouanga and Nathan Ordaz heaped pressure on, the home crowd helped get San Diego over the line for a historic victory.
"Overall, the most important thing is a regional rivalry game against a very, very talented team, and we brought our fans a win," remarked Varas. "And I think that's the most important message here, that these guys fought and left everything on the field for the people."
In last weekâs 2-1 loss at Austin FC, San Diegoâs offense left chances on the field. The performance prompted Varas to swap TomĂĄs Ăngel for Mighten, a move that paid off against LAFC.
"I've had to stay patient whilst I've come here, but surrounded by a great group of players, a great coach," said Mighten. "I'm just happy that I was able to get my opportunity today and take it. But most importantly, the team got the win.â
In addition to Mightenâs magical moment in his first MLS start, Valakari added a goal and an assist. The on-loan Finnish midfielder was deployed in an unnatural center-forward role, filling the position with Marcus Ingvartsen out injured.
San Diegoâs offensive explosion came without their biggest star, Chucky Lozano. But after nearly a month out injured, the Mexican winger returned to the field and was warmly received as a 72nd-minute substitute.
"I think I felt great," said Lozano, speaking in Spanish postgame. "I felt great physically on the field, and it was great for me.
"Watching the game from the outside, I think my team did amazing as well. The first half was great, and it's a result of all the hard work we're doing."
While he didn't mark his return with a goal contribution, Lozano looked dangerous and forced a solid save from Hugo Lloris in the 75th minute.
Still seeking his first MLS goal, Lozano takes solace in San Diego continuing to defy expectations.
"It's been a very pleasant start for everyone, including the club, the players, and the fans," Lozano said.
"I've always said there are things that need to be improved, and we have to work on them, and the truth is, this start to the season has been very important."
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 2' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Jonathan Shore's (New York City FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 12% goes over. |
| 3' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Atlanta United). Executed by Alexey Miranchuk. |
| 4' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Atlanta United). Executed by Alexey Miranchuk. |
| 4' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Derrick Williams's (Atlanta United) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 23% misses to the left. |
| 5' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Emmanuel Latte Lath's (Atlanta United) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 8% misses to the left. |
| 12' | Foul | Hannes Wolf (New York City FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Brooks Lennon (Atlanta United). |
| 15' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Alonso MartĂnez's (New York City FC) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 8% is saved by Brad Guzan. |
| 15' | Goal | Goal! 0:1. Hannes Wolf (New York City FC) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 28% to the bottom left corner. |
| 17' | Foul | Keaton Parks (New York City FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Alexey Miranchuk (Atlanta United). |
| 19' | Offside | Offside, Atlanta United. Emmanuel Latte Lath is caught offside. |
| 21' | Foul | Jonathan Shore (New York City FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Bartosz Slisz (Atlanta United). |
| 25' | ShotAtGoal | Alexey Miranchuk (Atlanta United) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3%. |
| 26' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Saba Lobjanidze's (Atlanta United) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 13% is blocked by Thiago Martins. |
| 27' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Atlanta United). Executed by Saba Lobjanidze. |
| 28' | Foul | Foul by Mateusz Klich (Atlanta United). |
| 30' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Atlanta United). Executed by Saba Lobjanidze. |
| 31' | Foul | Bartosz Slisz (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Maxi Moralez (New York City FC). |
| 34' | Foul | Justin Haak (New York City FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Miguel AlmirĂłn (Atlanta United). |
| 35' | Foul | Bartosz Slisz (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jonathan Shore (New York City FC). |
| 37' | Foul | Derrick Williams (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by JuliĂĄn FernĂĄndez (New York City FC). |
| 38' | Foul | Miguel AlmirĂłn (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Maxi Moralez (New York City FC). |
| 39' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Miguel AlmirĂłn's (Atlanta United) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 5% is blocked by Keaton Parks. |
| 41' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Thiago Martins's (New York City FC) with right footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 1% goes over. |
| 42' | Goal | Goal! 1:1. Alexey Miranchuk (Atlanta United) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 20% to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Emmanuel Latte Lath, second assist by Saba Lobjanidze. |
| 43' | Foul | Alonso MartĂnez (New York City FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Derrick Williams (Atlanta United). |
| 45' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Atlanta United). Executed by Saba Lobjanidze. |
| 45' | Offside | Offside, Atlanta United. Saba Lobjanidze is caught offside. |
| 45'+1' | Foul | Foul by Jonathan Shore (New York City FC). |
| 45'+3' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, Atlanta United 1, New York City FC 1. |
| 46' | Substitution | Substitution, Atlanta United. Ajani Fortune replaces Bartosz Slisz. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: Atlanta United 1, New York City FC 1. |
| 47' | Foul | Alonso MartĂnez (New York City FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Brooks Lennon (Atlanta United). |
| 48' | Goal | Goal! 1:2. Alonso MartĂnez (New York City FC) scored from penalty with right footed shot with an xG of 77% to the top left corner. |
| 49' | Foul | Stian Gregersen (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Alonso MartĂnez (New York City FC). |
| 50' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Alexey Miranchuk's (Atlanta United) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 8% is saved by Matt Freese. |
| 51' | Goal | Goal! 1:3. Hannes Wolf (New York City FC) scored with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 44% to the central bottom zone. Assisted by JuliĂĄn FernĂĄndez. |
| 53' | Foul | Maxi Moralez (New York City FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Mateusz Klich (Atlanta United). |
| 54' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (New York City FC). Executed by Maxi Moralez. |
| 54' | Foul | Dominik Chong Qui (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Justin Haak (New York City FC). |
| 55' | Foul | Foul by Jonathan Shore (New York City FC). |
| 57' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Atlanta United). Executed by Alexey Miranchuk. |
| 57' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Stian Gregersen's (Atlanta United) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 34% misses to the left. |
| 57' | Substitution | Substitution, Atlanta United. Matthew Edwards replaces Mateusz Klich. |
| 58' | Substitution | Substitution, Atlanta United. Xande Silva replaces Dominik Chong Qui. |
| 58' | Foul | Keaton Parks (New York City FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Emmanuel Latte Lath (Atlanta United). |
| 61' | Foul | Derrick Williams (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Alonso MartĂnez (New York City FC). |
| 62' | Goal | Own goal! 2:3. Keaton Parks (New York City FC) scored an own goal from the right side of the box. |
| 63' | Foul | Emmanuel Latte Lath (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Keaton Parks (New York City FC). |
| 65' | Foul | Mitja Ilenic (New York City FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Xande Silva (Atlanta United). |
| 66' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Saba Lobjanidze's (Atlanta United) with left footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 8% misses to the left. |
| 70' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Ajani Fortune's (Atlanta United) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 5% is saved by Matt Freese. |
| 70' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Miguel AlmirĂłn's (Atlanta United) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 13% is saved by Matt Freese. |
| 72' | Foul | Hannes Wolf (New York City FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Stian Gregersen (Atlanta United). |
| 75' | Goal | Goal! 3:3. Miguel AlmirĂłn (Atlanta United) scored with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 55% to the top left corner. Assisted by Xande Silva. |
| 76' | Substitution | Substitution, Atlanta United. Luis Abram replaces Stian Gregersen. |
| 78' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Alonso MartĂnez's (New York City FC) with right footed shot from the right wing with an xG of 2% is saved by Brad Guzan. |
| 78' | Foul | Brooks Lennon (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Hannes Wolf (New York City FC). |
| 80' | Substitution | Substitution, New York City FC. AgustĂn Ojeda replaces JuliĂĄn FernĂĄndez. |
| 81' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Miguel AlmirĂłn's (Atlanta United) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% goes over. |
| 82' | Foul | Xande Silva (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Mitja Ilenic (New York City FC). |
| 84' | Foul | Emmanuel Latte Lath (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Keaton Parks (New York City FC). |
| 84' | Substitution | Substitution, New York City FC. Birk Risa replaces Keaton Parks. |
| 84' | Goal | Goal! 4:3. Emmanuel Latte Lath (Atlanta United) scored with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 24% to the central zone. |
| 90' | Substitution | Substitution, Atlanta United. Will Reilly replaces Miguel AlmirĂłn. |
| 90'+3' | Offside | Offside, New York City FC. AgustĂn Ojeda is caught offside. |
| 90'+4' | Substitution | Substitution, New York City FC. Mounsef Bakrar replaces Jonathan Shore. |
| 90'+4' | Caution | Brad Guzan (Atlanta United) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 90'+5' | Foul | Will Reilly (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Justin Haak (New York City FC). |
| 90'+6' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Atlanta United). Executed by Saba Lobjanidze. |
| 90'+7' | Foul | Xande Silva (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by AgustĂn Ojeda (New York City FC). |
| 90'+7' | Foul | AgustĂn Ojeda (New York City FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Xande Silva (Atlanta United). |
| 90'+7' | Foul | Luis Abram (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Mounsef Bakrar (New York City FC). |
| 90'+9' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, Atlanta United 4, New York City FC 3. |
| 90'+9' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
Miguel AlmirĂłnâs first goal back for Atlanta United was the catalyst for what might be a season-defining victory.
Miguel AlmirĂłnâs first goal back for Atlanta United was the catalyst for what might be a season-defining victory.
The returning club legend, acquired this offseason from English Premier League side Newcastle United, scored the 75th-minute equalizer ahead of Emmanuel Latte Lath's dramatic winner in Atlanta's wild 4-3 comeback victory over New York City FC Saturday night at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Trailing 3-1 midway through the second half, the Five Stripes looked destined to drop points for a fifth straight contest, despite Designated Player Alexey Miranchuk opening his 2025 account earlier in the match.
âWe were not even close to where we want to be,â Atlanta coach Ronny Deila said post-match.
But a Keaton Parks own goal opened the door in the 62nd minute before the Five Stripes' other two DPs stepped up to finish the comeback.
AlmirĂłnâs 23rd all-time Atlanta goal, a towering headed finish that was his first for the Five Stripes since November 2018, was clearly appreciated by the rowdy crowd at the Benz.
"Just words of gratitude for the fans of Atlanta," said the 31-year-old Paraguayan international. "As I said earlier, they deserve that we give them these types of games and this win because they make a huge effort to get tickets to come to fill the stadium and we value that a lot."
The Atlanta faithful were further treated to Latte Lathâs 84th-minute winner.
The MLS-record incoming transfer (reported $22 million plus add-ons) rushed onto Brad Guzanâs excellent ball over the top of NYCFCâs backline and took advantage of a miscommunication between center back Thiago Martins and goalkeeper Matt Freese, poking the ball past the opposing 'keeper after muscling Martins out of the play for his fifth goal of the season.
It was just the second time in club history Atlanta rallied to win following a two-goal, second-half deficit. The first came against the San Jose Earthquakes in 2018, a season that would end in Atlanta winning MLS Cup, led by AlmirĂłn and Josef MartĂnez.
Could history repeat itself again this year?
Thatâs ultimately the goal for the Five Stripes, especially after a high-spending offseason. But for now, Deila believes his club has the baseline going forward.
"To end up winning 4-3, I do think we deserved something tonight because of the chances we had," Deila said.
âBut the way we played the last half an hour, thatâs where we want to be and what weâre aiming for.â
Atlanta will look to build on the emotional win, just their second of the year, when they host FC Dallas on April 5 (7:30 pm ET | MLS Season Pass, Apple TV+).
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 2' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Jordi Alba. |
| 2' | Offside | Offside, Inter Miami CF. Jordi Alba is caught offside. |
| 3' | Foul | Nathan Harriel (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jordi Alba (Inter Miami CF). |
| 5' | ShotAtGoal | FafĂ Picault (Inter Miami CF) hits the right post from the centre of the box with an xG of 10%. |
| 7' | Foul | Mikael Uhre (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Federico Redondo (Inter Miami CF). |
| 8' | Foul | Sergio Busquets (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by DĂĄniel Gazdag (Philadelphia Union). |
| 11' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Tai Baribo's (Philadelphia Union) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 9% is blocked by Tomås Avilés. |
| 11' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Philadelphia Union). Executed by Quinn Sullivan. |
| 12' | Foul | Sergio Busquets (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by DĂĄniel Gazdag (Philadelphia Union). |
| 13' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Jovan Lukic's (Philadelphia Union) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 5% is saved by Oscar Ustari. |
| 14' | Foul | Danley Jean Jacques (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by FafĂ Picault (Inter Miami CF). |
| 18' | Foul | FafĂ Picault (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Quinn Sullivan (Philadelphia Union). |
| 19' | Foul | Ian Glavinovich (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ian Fray (Inter Miami CF). |
| 21' | Foul | Jovan Lukic (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Benjamin Cremaschi (Inter Miami CF). |
| 21' | Foul | DĂĄniel Gazdag (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Benjamin Cremaschi (Inter Miami CF). |
| 21' | Caution | Benjamin Cremaschi (Inter Miami CF) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 23' | Goal | Goal! 1:0. Robert Taylor (Inter Miami CF) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 90% to the lower left zone. Assisted by Benjamin Cremaschi, second assist by Jordi Alba. |
| 25' | Foul | Robert Taylor (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Francis Westfield (Philadelphia Union). |
| 26' | Foul | Francis Westfield (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Benjamin Cremaschi (Inter Miami CF). |
| 29' | Offside | Offside, Inter Miami CF. Robert Taylor is caught offside. |
| 31' | Foul | Nathan Harriel (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by FafĂ Picault (Inter Miami CF). |
| 34' | ShotAtGoal | Danley Jean Jacques (Philadelphia Union) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 16%. |
| 34' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Tai Baribo's (Philadelphia Union) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 10% is blocked by Ian Fray. |
| 34' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Ian Glavinovich's (Philadelphia Union) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% goes over to the right. |
| 37' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Mikael Uhre's (Philadelphia Union) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 15% is saved by Oscar Ustari. |
| 38' | Offside | Offside, Philadelphia Union. Francis Westfield is caught offside. |
| 41' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Jordi Alba. |
| 41' | Foul | Tai Baribo (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Luis SuĂĄrez (Inter Miami CF). |
| 44' | Foul | Tai Baribo (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sergio Busquets (Inter Miami CF). |
| 45' | Foul | Oscar Ustari (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Tai Baribo (Philadelphia Union). |
| 45' | Caution | Tai Baribo (Philadelphia Union) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 45'+2' | Foul | Luis SuĂĄrez (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jakob Glesnes (Philadelphia Union). |
| 45'+4' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, Inter Miami CF 1, Philadelphia Union 0. |
| 46' | Substitution | Substitution, Philadelphia Union. Indiana Vassilev replaces Jovan Lukic. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: Inter Miami CF 1, Philadelphia Union 0. |
| 46' | Foul | Tai Baribo (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by FafĂ Picault (Inter Miami CF). |
| 49' | Foul | Luis SuĂĄrez (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Danley Jean Jacques (Philadelphia Union). |
| 50' | Foul | Quinn Sullivan (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by FafĂ Picault (Inter Miami CF). |
| 55' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Danley Jean Jacques's (Philadelphia Union) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 5% is blocked by Sergio Busquets. |
| 55' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. Lionel Messi replaces Robert Taylor. |
| 57' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Tai Baribo's (Philadelphia Union) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 6% is blocked by Tomås Avilés. |
| 57' | Goal | Goal! 2:0. Lionel Messi (Inter Miami CF) scored with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 20% to the lower left zone. Assisted by Luis SuĂĄrez, second assist by FafĂ Picault. |
| 59' | Substitution | Substitution, Philadelphia Union. Bruno Damiani replaces Mikael Uhre. |
| 59' | Foul | DĂĄniel Gazdag (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sergio Busquets (Inter Miami CF). |
| 60' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Philadelphia Union). Executed by Quinn Sullivan. |
| 60' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Tai Baribo's (Philadelphia Union) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 45% is saved by Oscar Ustari. |
| 60' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Quinn Sullivan's (Philadelphia Union) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 6% goes over. |
| 61' | Foul | Indiana Vassilev (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Luis SuĂĄrez (Inter Miami CF). |
| 62' | Foul | Maximiliano FalcĂłn (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jakob Glesnes (Philadelphia Union). |
| 64' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Philadelphia Union). Executed by Quinn Sullivan. |
| 64' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Nathan Harriel's (Philadelphia Union) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 16% misses to the left. |
| 65' | Foul | Ian Glavinovich (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Luis SuĂĄrez (Inter Miami CF). |
| 66' | Foul | Indiana Vassilev (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Federico Redondo (Inter Miami CF). |
| 68' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Indiana Vassilev's (Philadelphia Union) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is saved by Oscar Ustari. |
| 68' | Offside | Offside, Inter Miami CF. FafĂ Picault is caught offside. |
| 69' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Bruno Damiani's (Philadelphia Union) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 36% misses to the left. |
| 70' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. Telasco Segovia replaces Benjamin Cremaschi. |
| 70' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. Yannick Bright replaces Federico Redondo. |
| 75' | Substitution | Substitution, Philadelphia Union. JesĂșs Bueno replaces Danley Jean Jacques. |
| 75' | Substitution | Substitution, Philadelphia Union. Chris Donovan replaces Tai Baribo. |
| 76' | Foul | Indiana Vassilev (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Yannick Bright (Inter Miami CF). |
| 76' | Caution | Yannick Bright (Inter Miami CF) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 77' | Foul | Sergio Busquets (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Bruno Damiani (Philadelphia Union). |
| 79' | Foul | Quinn Sullivan (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Telasco Segovia (Inter Miami CF). |
| 79' | Caution | Maximiliano FalcĂłn (Inter Miami CF) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 80' | Goal | Goal! 2:1. DĂĄniel Gazdag (Philadelphia Union) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 20% to the middle right zone. Assisted by Quinn Sullivan, second assist by Chris Donovan. |
| 81' | Foul | Sergio Busquets (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by JesĂșs Bueno (Philadelphia Union). |
| 82' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Telasco Segovia. |
| 83' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Chris Donovan's (Philadelphia Union) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 29% is blocked by Ian Fray. |
| 83' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Indiana Vassilev's (Philadelphia Union) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 6% is blocked by Yannick Bright. |
| 86' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. Drake Callender replaces Oscar Ustari. |
| 87' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. Noah Allen replaces FafĂ Picault. |
| 87' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Philadelphia Union). Executed by Indiana Vassilev. |
| 88' | Foul | Lionel Messi (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jakob Glesnes (Philadelphia Union). |
| 88' | Caution | Jakob Glesnes (Philadelphia Union) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 89' | Foul | DĂĄniel Gazdag (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Noah Allen (Inter Miami CF). |
| 89' | Foul | JesĂșs Bueno (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Lionel Messi (Inter Miami CF). |
| 90'+2' | Foul | Ian Glavinovich (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sergio Busquets (Inter Miami CF). |
| 90'+2' | Caution | Sergio Busquets (Inter Miami CF) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 90'+2' | Substitution | Substitution, Philadelphia Union. Olwethu Makhanya replaces Francis Westfield. |
| 90'+4' | Caution | Jordi Alba (Inter Miami CF) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 90'+5' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Philadelphia Union). Executed by Quinn Sullivan. |
| 90'+5' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Bruno Damiani's (Philadelphia Union) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 8% is saved by Drake Callender. |
| 90'+5' | Foul | Nathan Harriel (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Luis SuĂĄrez (Inter Miami CF). |
| 90'+5' | Caution | Luis SuĂĄrez (Inter Miami CF) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 90'+6' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Luis SuĂĄrez's (Inter Miami CF) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 10% goes over to the right. |
| 90'+7' | Foul | Lionel Messi (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Olwethu Makhanya (Philadelphia Union). |
| 90'+8' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Luis SuĂĄrez's (Inter Miami CF) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 25% is blocked by Nathan Harriel. |
| 90'+9' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Lionel Messi's (Inter Miami CF) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 36% is saved by Andre Blake. |
| 90'+10' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Chris Donovan's (Philadelphia Union) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 4% misses to the left. |
| 90'+10' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
| 90'+10' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, Inter Miami CF 2, Philadelphia Union 1. |
Lionel Messi wasted no time making an impact in his return with Inter Miami CF.
Lionel Messi wasted no time making an impact in his return with Inter Miami CF.
Playing his first game in 13 days, the legendary No. 10 scored within minutes of coming on as a second-half substitute Saturday night, producing the game-winning goal as the Herons topped the Philadelphia Union, 2-1, at Chase Stadium.
Messi, who missed the FIFA March international window with Argentina due to an adductor injury, entered the match in the 55th minute with Miami up 1-0 on Robert Taylor's first-half opener. By the 57th minute, he'd doubled their lead after linking up with fellow former FC Barcelona icon Luis SuĂĄrez and beating goalkeeper Andre Blake from a tight angle.
DĂĄniel Gazdag pulled one back for the Union, but Miami held on to secure the win and reclaim first place in the Eastern Conference with an undefeated 4W-0L-1D record (13 points).
âThe idea was to play him 30-35 minutes, and [Messi] feels well,â Miami head coach Javier Mascherano told reporters post-match. âWhat he played today was because heâs feeling well â itâs not like we risked him by playing him.â
With his tally, Messi reached 2g/2a in four league appearances this season. The reigning Landon Donovan MLS MVP also tied fellow Argentine Gonzalo HiguaĂn atop Miamiâs all-time goal contributions list, totaling 43.
âMessi is the greatest player in history. There will never be another like him â it is impossible,â added Macherano, a former Argentina and Barça teammate.
âTwenty years at the top, scoring, playing â he is the complete player.â
The Herons return to MLS action on April 6 for a Sunday Night Soccer presented by Continental Tire clash against Toronto FC (7 pm ET | MLS Season Pass, Apple TV+). On Wednesday, they'll visit LAFC for Leg 1 of their Concacaf Champions Cup quarterfinal series (11:30 pm ET | FOX; FOX Deportes, ViX).
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 2' | Offside | Offside, Charlotte FC. Liel Abada is caught offside. |
| 5' | Foul | Wilfried Zaha (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Keegan Rosenberry (Colorado Rapids). |
| 7' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Oliver Larraz's (Colorado Rapids) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by Ashley Westwood. |
| 10' | Foul | Patrick Agyemang (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Chidozie Awaziem (Colorado Rapids). |
| 10' | Caution | Chidozie Awaziem (Colorado Rapids) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 11' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Adilson Malanda's (Charlotte FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 5% goes over to the left. |
| 13' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Keegan Rosenberry's (Colorado Rapids) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% misses to the left. |
| 17' | Foul | Andreas MaxsĂž (Colorado Rapids) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Wilfried Zaha (Charlotte FC). |
| 17' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Rafael Navarro's (Colorado Rapids) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 8% is saved by Kristijan Kahlina. |
| 19' | Foul | Kévin Cabral (Colorado Rapids) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Souleyman Doumbia (Charlotte FC). |
| 23' | Foul | Liel Abada (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Cole Bassett (Colorado Rapids). |
| 29' | Foul | Josh Atencio (Colorado Rapids) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Patrick Agyemang (Charlotte FC). |
| 31' | Foul | Wilfried Zaha (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kévin Cabral (Colorado Rapids). |
| 32' | Foul | Foul by Liel Abada (Charlotte FC). |
| 33' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Djordje Mihailovic's (Colorado Rapids) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 4% is blocked by Adilson Malanda. |
| 34' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Colorado Rapids). Executed by Djordje Mihailovic. |
| 35' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Patrick Agyemang's (Charlotte FC) with right footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 5% goes over. |
| 36' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Colorado Rapids). Executed by Djordje Mihailovic. |
| 38' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Wilfried Zaha's (Charlotte FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 14% is blocked by Andreas MaxsĂž. |
| 39' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Charlotte FC). Executed by Pep Biel. |
| 40' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Charlotte FC). Executed by Ashley Westwood. |
| 41' | Foul | Nathan Byrne (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Rafael Navarro (Colorado Rapids). |
| 42' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Djordje Mihailovic's (Colorado Rapids) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is saved by Kristijan Kahlina. |
| 43' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Colorado Rapids). Executed by Djordje Mihailovic. |
| 44' | Foul | Kévin Cabral (Colorado Rapids) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Liel Abada (Charlotte FC). |
| 44' | ShotAtGoal | Chidozie Awaziem (Colorado Rapids) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 33%. |
| 45'+1' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, Colorado Rapids 0, Charlotte FC 0. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: Colorado Rapids 0, Charlotte FC 0. |
| 47' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Oliver Larraz's (Colorado Rapids) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 10% misses to the right. |
| 52' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Patrick Agyemang's (Charlotte FC) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 4% is saved by Zack Steffen. |
| 53' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Charlotte FC). Executed by Pep Biel. |
| 53' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Pep Biel's (Charlotte FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 19% is saved by Zack Steffen. |
| 53' | Foul | Djordje Mihailovic (Colorado Rapids) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Souleyman Doumbia (Charlotte FC). |
| 54' | Caution | Wilfried Zaha (Charlotte FC) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 55' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Patrick Agyemang's (Charlotte FC) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 8% is blocked by Keegan Rosenberry. |
| 57' | Foul | Foul by Chidozie Awaziem (Colorado Rapids). |
| 57' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Pep Biel's (Charlotte FC) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 5% is saved by Zack Steffen. |
| 59' | Offside | Offside, Colorado Rapids. Oliver Larraz is caught offside. |
| 59' | Foul | Ashley Westwood (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kévin Cabral (Colorado Rapids). |
| 60' | Substitution | Substitution, Colorado Rapids. Calvin Harris replaces Kévin Cabral. |
| 60' | Substitution | Substitution, Colorado Rapids. Omir FernĂĄndez replaces Oliver Larraz. |
| 63' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Cole Bassett's (Colorado Rapids) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 10% is blocked by Ashley Westwood. |
| 64' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Colorado Rapids). Executed by Djordje Mihailovic. |
| 64' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Omir FernĂĄndez's (Colorado Rapids) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by Brandt Bronico. |
| 64' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Josh Atencio's (Colorado Rapids) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 27% is blocked by Nathan Byrne. |
| 64' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Cole Bassett's (Colorado Rapids) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 10% is blocked by Souleyman Doumbia. |
| 64' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Liel Abada's (Charlotte FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% misses to the right. |
| 65' | Substitution | Substitution, Charlotte FC. Kerwin Vargas replaces Liel Abada. |
| 65' | Substitution | Substitution, Charlotte FC. Djibril Diani replaces Brandt Bronico. |
| 66' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Rafael Navarro's (Colorado Rapids) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 19% is blocked by Souleyman Doumbia. |
| 66' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Omir FernĂĄndez's (Colorado Rapids) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 11% is blocked by Tim Ream. |
| 66' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Calvin Harris's (Colorado Rapids) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 8% is blocked by Souleyman Doumbia. |
| 67' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Colorado Rapids). Executed by Djordje Mihailovic. |
| 67' | ShotAtGoal | Andreas MaxsĂž (Colorado Rapids) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 6%. |
| 67' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Cole Bassett's (Colorado Rapids) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 32% misses to the right. |
| 72' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Calvin Harris's (Colorado Rapids) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 9% misses to the left. |
| 75' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Calvin Harris's (Colorado Rapids) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 16% misses to the left. |
| 78' | Goal | Goal! 1:0. Djordje Mihailovic (Colorado Rapids) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 23% to the lower right zone. Assisted by Omir FernĂĄndez. |
| 78' | Substitution | Substitution, Charlotte FC. Idan Toklomati replaces Patrick Agyemang. |
| 78' | Substitution | Substitution, Charlotte FC. Eryk Williamson replaces Pep Biel. |
| 79' | Foul | Nathan Byrne (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Omir FernĂĄndez (Colorado Rapids). |
| 80' | Foul | Rafael Navarro (Colorado Rapids) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Adilson Malanda (Charlotte FC). |
| 80' | Caution | Adilson Malanda (Charlotte FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 81' | Goal | Goal! 2:0. Djordje Mihailovic (Colorado Rapids) scored from penalty with right footed shot with an xG of 77% to the bottom left corner. |
| 83' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Kerwin Vargas's (Charlotte FC) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 2% goes over to the right. |
| 85' | Foul | Djordje Mihailovic (Colorado Rapids) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Djibril Diani (Charlotte FC). |
| 88' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Colorado Rapids). Executed by Djordje Mihailovic. |
| 89' | Foul | Rafael Navarro (Colorado Rapids) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ashley Westwood (Charlotte FC). |
| 90' | Substitution | Substitution, Colorado Rapids. Alex Harris replaces Djordje Mihailovic. |
| 90' | Substitution | Substitution, Colorado Rapids. Darren Yapi replaces Rafael Navarro. |
| 90' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Darren Yapi's (Colorado Rapids) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 11% is saved by Kristijan Kahlina. |
| 90'+2' | Foul | Djibril Diani (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Darren Yapi (Colorado Rapids). |
| 90'+5' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
| 90'+5' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, Colorado Rapids 2, Charlotte FC 0. |
Thanks to Djordje Mihailovic, the Colorado Rapids are back on track.
Thanks to Djordje Mihailovic, the Colorado Rapids are back on track.
Coming off a painful 3-0 loss against the Portland Timbers, the Rapids rebounded in a big way on Saturday, defeating Charlotte FC 2-0 at home on the strength of a brace from their No. 10.
âThe guys met the demands tonight,â head coach Chris Armas told reporters after the final whistle at Dick's Sporting Goods Park.
âThey really earned those three points, and they're a really important three points for us as we climb higher.â
Mihailovic opened his 2025 MLS account in Matchday 6, breaking a 0-0 deadlock in the 78th minute. The 26-year-old USMNT midfielder tracked an Omir FernĂĄndez run down the left flank, broke loose in the box and glanced a one-touch finish past Kristijan Kahlina.
He put the game out of reach three minutes later with a classy finish from the penalty spot.
âToday was a really good reaction from our team after the last game,â Armas said. âWe think as a staff, it might have been our best performance since our Leagues Cup run last year [third-place finish].
âIt was a good game. Physically, we were up for it. Tactically, we were organized and smart. Technically, we were able to make a few plays ⊠It was a good team performance and a good shutout at home.â
The Rapids put together an impressive collective effort, peppering 22 shots toward Kahlinaâs net, including six on target. But it was Mihailovic, a January 2024 arrival from Eredivisie side AZ Alkmaar for a reported fee north of $3 million, who led the way.
âWe know we love to put teams in fast games here given the environment that weâre in,â Mihailovic said. âWe stick with the plan, and thatâs what gets us the first goal.â
Colorado have now taken 11 points from six games, making their way up the Western Conference standings. Theyâll hope to follow up this performance with a heavyweight clash at West-leading Vancouver Whitecaps FC on April 5 (9:30 pm ET | MLS Season Pass, Apple TV+).
âThat should become the benchmark,â Armas said. âWeâve raised the bar.â
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 6' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (New England Revolution). Executed by Carles Gil. |
| 6' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Peyton Miller's (New England Revolution) with left footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting. |
| 6' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Carles Gil's (New England Revolution) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 3% is saved by Carlos Coronel. |
| 9' | Foul | Daniel Edelman (New York Red Bulls) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Alhassan Yusuf (New England Revolution). |
| 10' | Foul | Peyton Miller (New England Revolution) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting (New York Red Bulls). |
| 13' | Foul | Foul by Ilay Feingold (New England Revolution). |
| 13' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (New York Red Bulls). Executed by Emil Forsberg. |
| 14' | Foul | Peyton Miller (New England Revolution) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Noah Eile (New York Red Bulls). |
| 14' | Foul | Ilay Feingold (New England Revolution) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Raheem Edwards (New York Red Bulls). |
| 16' | Foul | Wikelman Carmona (New York Red Bulls) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Alhassan Yusuf (New England Revolution). |
| 17' | FreeKick | Free kick missed. Emil Forsberg's (New York Red Bulls) with right footed shot from the left wing with an xG of 4% goes over. |
| 21' | Foul | Emil Forsberg (New York Red Bulls) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Matt Polster (New England Revolution). |
| 21' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Daniel Edelman's (New York Red Bulls) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is saved by Aljaz Ivacic. |
| 24' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (New England Revolution). Executed by Carles Gil. |
| 26' | Foul | Carles Gil (New England Revolution) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Raheem Edwards (New York Red Bulls). |
| 28' | Goal | Goal! 1:0. Carles Gil (New England Revolution) scored from free kick with left footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% to the top left corner. |
| 31' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Ignatius Ganago's (New England Revolution) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 1% is saved by Carlos Coronel. |
| 32' | Offside | Offside, New England Revolution. Luca Langoni is caught offside. |
| 34' | Offside | Offside, New England Revolution. Maxi Urruti is caught offside. |
| 34' | Offside | Offside, New York Red Bulls. Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting is caught offside. |
| 37' | Substitution | Substitution, New England Revolution. Tanner Beason replaces Wyatt Omsberg. |
| 41' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Emil Forsberg's (New York Red Bulls) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 1% is blocked by Mamadou Fofana. |
| 41' | Foul | Carles Gil (New England Revolution) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Dylan Nealis (New York Red Bulls). |
| 42' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Carles Gil's (New England Revolution) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 6% is blocked by Noah Eile. |
| 44' | Foul | Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting (New York Red Bulls) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Alhassan Yusuf (New England Revolution). |
| 45' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Ignatius Ganago's (New England Revolution) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 4% is saved by Carlos Coronel. |
| 45'+1' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (New England Revolution). Executed by Carles Gil. |
| 45'+2' | Goal | Goal! 1:1. Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting (New York Red Bulls) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 15% to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Peter Stroud, second assist by Emil Forsberg. |
| 45'+4' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, New England Revolution 1, New York Red Bulls 1. |
| 46' | Substitution | Substitution, New York Red Bulls. Serge Ngoma replaces Alexander Hack. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: New England Revolution 1, New York Red Bulls 1. |
| 48' | Foul | Daniel Edelman (New York Red Bulls) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Maxi Urruti (New England Revolution). |
| 48' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Noah Eile's (New York Red Bulls) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 2% is saved by Aljaz Ivacic. |
| 49' | Foul | Peyton Miller (New England Revolution) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sean Nealis (New York Red Bulls). |
| 49' | Caution | Sean Nealis (New York Red Bulls) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 50' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Matt Polster's (New England Revolution) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 2% goes over. |
| 50' | Foul | Daniel Edelman (New York Red Bulls) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ilay Feingold (New England Revolution). |
| 51' | Caution | Ilay Feingold (New England Revolution) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 51' | Foul | Raheem Edwards (New York Red Bulls) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Luca Langoni (New England Revolution). |
| 51' | Caution | Luca Langoni (New England Revolution) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 53' | Foul | Ilay Feingold (New England Revolution) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Wikelman Carmona (New York Red Bulls). |
| 59' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Emil Forsberg's (New York Red Bulls) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Ilay Feingold. |
| 60' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Dylan Nealis's (New York Red Bulls) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 3% misses to the left. |
| 61' | Foul | Ilay Feingold (New England Revolution) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Raheem Edwards (New York Red Bulls). |
| 62' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Maxi Urruti's (New England Revolution) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 3% goes over. |
| 62' | Foul | Ignatius Ganago (New England Revolution) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Serge Ngoma (New York Red Bulls). |
| 64' | Foul | Raheem Edwards (New York Red Bulls) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ilay Feingold (New England Revolution). |
| 65' | Substitution | Substitution, New England Revolution. Will Sands replaces Peyton Miller. |
| 70' | Substitution | Substitution, New York Red Bulls. Ronald Donkor replaces Peter Stroud. |
| 70' | Substitution | Substitution, New York Red Bulls. Mohammed Sofo replaces Wikelman Carmona. |
| 71' | Foul | Serge Ngoma (New York Red Bulls) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Will Sands (New England Revolution). |
| 72' | Foul | Ilay Feingold (New England Revolution) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Mohammed Sofo (New York Red Bulls). |
| 73' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Ignatius Ganago's (New England Revolution) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 20% is blocked by Maxi Urruti. |
| 73' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Mohammed Sofo's (New York Red Bulls) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 3% is saved by Aljaz Ivacic. |
| 74' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (New York Red Bulls). Executed by Emil Forsberg. |
| 74' | Foul | Will Sands (New England Revolution) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Noah Eile (New York Red Bulls). |
| 75' | Foul | Serge Ngoma (New York Red Bulls) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Will Sands (New England Revolution). |
| 75' | Caution | Will Sands (New England Revolution) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 76' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Serge Ngoma's (New York Red Bulls) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Tanner Beason. |
| 77' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (New York Red Bulls). Executed by Emil Forsberg. |
| 78' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Ignatius Ganago's (New England Revolution) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Sean Nealis. |
| 78' | Foul | Daniel Edelman (New York Red Bulls) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ignatius Ganago (New England Revolution). |
| 80' | Foul | Carles Gil (New England Revolution) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Mohammed Sofo (New York Red Bulls). |
| 80' | Foul | Ignatius Ganago (New England Revolution) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Dylan Nealis (New York Red Bulls). |
| 84' | Substitution | Substitution, New England Revolution. Luis Diaz Espinoza replaces Maxi Urruti. |
| 85' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Mohammed Sofo's (New York Red Bulls) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 3% is saved by Aljaz Ivacic. |
| 86' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (New York Red Bulls). Executed by Emil Forsberg. |
| 87' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Serge Ngoma's (New York Red Bulls) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% misses to the left. |
| 89' | Foul | Luis Diaz Espinoza (New England Revolution) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Noah Eile (New York Red Bulls). |
| 89' | Caution | Noah Eile (New York Red Bulls) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 90' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Tanner Beason's (New England Revolution) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 1% is saved by Carlos Coronel. |
| 90'+1' | Foul | Emil Forsberg (New York Red Bulls) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Alhassan Yusuf (New England Revolution). |
| 90'+1' | Foul | Ronald Donkor (New York Red Bulls) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Matt Polster (New England Revolution). |
| 90'+2' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Dylan Nealis's (New York Red Bulls) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Luca Langoni. |
| 90'+3' | Foul | Ignatius Ganago (New England Revolution) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Noah Eile (New York Red Bulls). |
| 90'+3' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Luis Diaz Espinoza's (New England Revolution) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Raheem Edwards. |
| 90'+3' | Foul | Ignatius Ganago (New England Revolution) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sean Nealis (New York Red Bulls). |
| 90'+7' | Goal | Goal! 2:1. Carles Gil (New England Revolution) scored from penalty with left footed shot with an xG of 77% to the middle left zone. |
| 90'+8' | Substitution | Substitution, New York Red Bulls. Wiktor Bogacz replaces Daniel Edelman. |
| 90'+8' | Substitution | Substitution, New England Revolution. Keegan Hughes replaces Luca Langoni. |
| 90'+9' | Foul | Luis Diaz Espinoza (New England Revolution) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Raheem Edwards (New York Red Bulls). |
| 90'+9' | Caution | Raheem Edwards (New York Red Bulls) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 90'+9' | Offside | Offside, New England Revolution. Ignatius Ganago is caught offside. |
| 90'+10' | Foul | Will Sands (New England Revolution) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Serge Ngoma (New York Red Bulls). |
| 90'+11' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, New England Revolution 2, New York Red Bulls 1. |
| 90'+11' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
Before Matchday 6, the New England Revolution had no goal-scorers or wins this season.
Carles Gil changed that in brilliant fashion on Saturday.
Before Matchday 6, the New England Revolution had no goal-scorers or wins this season.
Carles Gil changed that in brilliant fashion on Saturday.
The Spanish playmaker was the undisputed star of New England's 2-1 home win over the New York Red Bulls, scoring a brace to give head coach Caleb Porter's side a much-needed three points at Gillette Stadium.
âThat's what you need from your top player,â Porter said of the 2021 Landon Donovan MLS MVP following the club's first victory of the year.
Gil opened his season account with a magisterial free kick in the 28th minute, wrong-footing goalkeeper Carlos Coronel with a curling upper-90 strike. Then, with the score tied in second-half stoppage time, he converted a penalty kick to secure the result for the Revs.
âThat first goal was a thing of beauty,â Porter said. âHe got in good spots today. He was goal dangerous â thatâs the key.
"He's got to make sure he's always finding the hard spaces between the lines, the places where he can create goals. He did that today."
The Revs had previously only entered the scoresheet through an own goal two weeks ago in a 2-1 loss at New York City FC. They had just one point in their first four games, a 0-0 draw at Nashville SC during MLS is Back weekend.
Gilâs stunning free kick gave them the lead, only for Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting to equalize late in the first half. Despite a variety of chances, the score remained tied until Gilâs 97th-minute penalty kick broke the deadlock.
âIt was a deserved win against a good team,â Porter said. âItâs important to get a result. We feel like every game, weâre there.â
Grasping for points to get their season back on track, New England looked for their captain to come through. As he's done so many times throughout the years, Gil delivered.
Now, the Revs will look to continue their newfound momentum when visiting FC Cincinnati on April 5 (7:30 pm ET | MLS Season Pass).
âWe can build on that. I think the confidence will bubble up a little higher,â Porter said. âThe guys stayed focused and stayed bought in.â
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 3' | Foul | Telasco Segovia (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kosi Thompson (Toronto FC). |
| 4' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Lionel Messi. |
| 4' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Lionel Messi. |
| 4' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Jordi Alba's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 5% is saved by Sean Johnson. |
| 4' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Telasco Segovia's (Inter Miami CF) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 2% is saved by Sean Johnson. |
| 4' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Lionel Messi. |
| 11' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Tomås Avilés's (Inter Miami CF) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% misses to the left. |
| 14' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Ola Brynhildsen's (Toronto FC) with header from the center of the box with an xG of 17% misses to the right. |
| 15' | Foul | Luis SuĂĄrez (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sigurd Rosted (Toronto FC). |
| 17' | ShotAtGoal | Theo Corbeanu (Toronto FC) hits the left post from the left side of the box with an xG of 3%. |
| 17' | Foul | Jordi Alba (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kosi Thompson (Toronto FC). |
| 18' | Caution | Kosi Thompson (Toronto FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 19' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Lorenzo Insigne's (Toronto FC) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 14% is saved by Drake Callender. |
| 19' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Federico Bernardeschi's (Toronto FC) with left footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 12% is blocked by Tomås Avilés. |
| 19' | ShotAtGoal | Theo Corbeanu (Toronto FC) hits the right post from the center of the box with an xG of 11%. |
| 20' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Lionel Messi's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 5% goes over to the left. |
| 21' | Foul | Deybi Flores (Toronto FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Luis SuĂĄrez (Inter Miami CF). |
| 22' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Lorenzo Insigne's (Toronto FC) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% goes over. |
| 23' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Lionel Messi's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 11% is blocked by Sigurd Rosted. |
| 24' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Lionel Messi. |
| 24' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Lionel Messi's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 31% is saved by Sean Johnson. |
| 24' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Ian Fray's (Inter Miami CF) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by Theo Corbeanu. |
| 27' | Foul | Sigurd Rosted (Toronto FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Luis SuĂĄrez (Inter Miami CF). |
| 29' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Theo Corbeanu's (Toronto FC) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 9% is saved by Drake Callender. |
| 29' | Offside | Offside, Inter Miami CF. Luis SuĂĄrez is caught offside. |
| 29' | GoalDisallowed | Telasco Segovia (Inter Miami CF) disallowed a goal due to offside. |
| 30' | Foul | Federico Redondo (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ola Brynhildsen (Toronto FC). |
| 32' | Foul | Ola Brynhildsen (Toronto FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Federico Redondo (Inter Miami CF). |
| 34' | Foul | Jonathan Osorio (Toronto FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Lionel Messi (Inter Miami CF). |
| 35' | Foul | Theo Corbeanu (Toronto FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ian Fray (Inter Miami CF). |
| 38' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Luis SuĂĄrez's (Inter Miami CF) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 11% is saved by Sean Johnson. |
| 39' | Foul | Nicksoen Gomis (Toronto FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Lionel Messi (Inter Miami CF). |
| 39' | GoalDisallowed | Lionel Messi (Inter Miami CF) disallowed a goal due to foul. |
| 43' | Foul | Telasco Segovia (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Deybi Flores (Toronto FC). |
| 44' | FreeKick | Free kick missed. Lionel Messi's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 6% goes over to the left. |
| 45' | Foul | Sergio Busquets (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Deybi Flores (Toronto FC). |
| 45'+1' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Lionel Messi's (Inter Miami CF) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 8% is blocked by Kosi Thompson. |
| 45'+1' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Lionel Messi. |
| 45'+1' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Telasco Segovia's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by Ola Brynhildsen. |
| 45'+1' | Foul | Federico Bernardeschi (Toronto FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Telasco Segovia (Inter Miami CF). |
| 45'+1' | Caution | Telasco Segovia (Inter Miami CF) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 45'+2' | Goal | Goal! 0:1. Federico Bernardeschi (Toronto FC) scored with left footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 40% to the lower left zone. Assisted by Lorenzo Insigne. |
| 45'+5' | Goal | Goal! 1:1. Lionel Messi (Inter Miami CF) scored with left footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 13% to the lower right zone. Assisted by Telasco Segovia. |
| 45'+7' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, Inter Miami CF 1, Toronto FC 1. |
| 46' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. Marcelo Weigandt replaces Ian Fray. |
| 46' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. FafĂ Picault replaces Robert Taylor. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: Inter Miami CF 1, Toronto FC 1. |
| 46' | Foul | Jonathan Osorio (Toronto FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Federico Redondo (Inter Miami CF). |
| 48' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Federico Bernardeschi's (Toronto FC) with left footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 23% misses to the left. |
| 51' | Foul | Raoul Petretta (Toronto FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by FafĂ Picault (Inter Miami CF). |
| 53' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Deybi Flores's (Toronto FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% misses to the right. |
| 53' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Luis SuĂĄrez's (Inter Miami CF) with right footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 33% misses to the left. |
| 54' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Luis SuĂĄrez's (Inter Miami CF) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 4% misses to the right. |
| 57' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. FafĂ Picault's (Inter Miami CF) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 13% is blocked by Sigurd Rosted. |
| 57' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Telasco Segovia. |
| 57' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Marcelo Weigandt's (Inter Miami CF) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% is saved by Sean Johnson. |
| 59' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Federico Redondo's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 6% is blocked by FafĂ Picault. |
| 60' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Lionel Messi's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% goes over to the left. |
| 68' | Foul | Lionel Messi (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Nicksoen Gomis (Toronto FC). |
| 69' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. Allen Obando replaces Luis SuĂĄrez. |
| 71' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Lionel Messi. |
| 72' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Jordi Alba. |
| 72' | Foul | Ola Brynhildsen (Toronto FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Marcelo Weigandt (Inter Miami CF). |
| 73' | Substitution | Substitution, Toronto FC. Alonso Coello replaces Deybi Flores. |
| 73' | Substitution | Substitution, Toronto FC. Maxime Dominguez replaces Theo Corbeanu. |
| 73' | Substitution | Substitution, Toronto FC. Derrick Etienne Jr. replaces Ola Brynhildsen. |
| 76' | Foul | Lionel Messi (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sigurd Rosted (Toronto FC). |
| 76' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Gonzalo LujĂĄn's (Inter Miami CF) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% is saved by Sean Johnson. |
| 77' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Lionel Messi's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 8% is saved by Sean Johnson. |
| 77' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Allen Obando's (Inter Miami CF) with right footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 42% is blocked by Nicksoen Gomis. |
| 78' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. Yannick Bright replaces Federico Redondo. |
| 78' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. Santiago Morales replaces Telasco Segovia. |
| 79' | Substitution | Substitution, Toronto FC. Kobe Franklin replaces Kosi Thompson. |
| 79' | Foul | Lorenzo Insigne (Toronto FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Santiago Morales (Inter Miami CF). |
| 81' | Foul | Foul by Alonso Coello (Toronto FC). |
| 84' | Foul | Sigurd Rosted (Toronto FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Allen Obando (Inter Miami CF). |
| 89' | Foul | Federico Bernardeschi (Toronto FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Yannick Bright (Inter Miami CF). |
| 90' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Jonathan Osorio's (Toronto FC) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Yannick Bright. |
| 90'+1' | CornerKick | Corner kick saved. Federico Bernardeschi's (Toronto FC) with left footed shot from the right wing with an xG of 4% is saved by Drake Callender. |
| 90'+1' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Toronto FC). Executed by Federico Bernardeschi. |
| 90'+2' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Toronto FC). Executed by Lorenzo Insigne. |
| 90'+2' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Maxime Dominguez's (Toronto FC) with left footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 9% is blocked by Yannick Bright. |
| 90'+2' | Offside | Offside, Toronto FC. Federico Bernardeschi is caught offside. |
| 90'+4' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Jordi Alba. |
| 90'+4' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Lionel Messi. |
| 90'+4' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. FafĂ Picault's (Inter Miami CF) with right footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 43% goes over. |
| 90'+5' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
| 90'+5' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, Inter Miami CF 1, Toronto FC 1. |
Lionel Messi made history once again on MLS Matchday 7.
With his equalizing goal in a 1-1 draw with Toronto FC, Inter Miami CF's captain surpassed Gonzalo Higuain for the most goal contributions in club history.
The iconic forward now has 44 goal contributions in 29 regular-season matches, tallying 24
Lionel Messi made history once again on MLS Matchday 7.
With his equalizing goal in a 1-1 draw with Toronto FC, Inter Miami CF's captain surpassed Gonzalo Higuain for the most goal contributions in club history.
The iconic forward now has 44 goal contributions in 29 regular-season matches, tallying 24 goals and 20 assists with the Herons.
Since arriving in South Florida in the summer of 2023, the former FC Barcelona star has put up some of the most dominant numbers the league has seen.
After leading the Herons to the Leagues Cup trophy in his first season, Messi was crucial to Miami's 2024 Supporters' Shield-winning campaign, in which they set the single-season points record. Messi also took home the Landon Donovan MLS MVP award, logging an outrageous 20 goals and 16 assists in just 19 appearances.
With his goal on Sunday Night Soccer presented by Continental Tire, his third of the season, Messi surpasses his former Argentina teammate in the club record books. It took HiguaĂn 67 appearances to reach that same point; Messi is just five goals away from tying his goal mark.
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 3' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Gabriel Pirani's (D.C. United) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 4% misses to the left. |
| 8' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (San Jose Earthquakes). Executed by Cristian Espinoza. |
| 8' | Goal | Goal! 1:0. Cristian Arango (San Jose Earthquakes) scored with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 6% to the top right corner. Assisted by Cristian Espinoza. |
| 10' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Gabriel Pirani's (D.C. United) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% misses to the right. |
| 10' | Foul | Hosei Kijima (D.C. United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ian Harkes (San Jose Earthquakes). |
| 12' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Josef MartĂnez's (San Jose Earthquakes) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 11% is saved by Kim Joon Hong. |
| 12' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Christian Benteke's (D.C. United) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 10% is saved by Daniel De Sousa Britto. |
| 12' | Foul | Daniel De Sousa Britto (San Jose Earthquakes) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Dominique Badji (D.C. United). |
| 13' | Foul | Cristian Arango (San Jose Earthquakes) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Derek Dodson (D.C. United). |
| 16' | Goal | Goal! 2:0. Josef MartĂnez (San Jose Earthquakes) scored with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 16% to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Niko Tsakiris. |
| 17' | Foul | Bruno Wilson (San Jose Earthquakes) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Christian Benteke (D.C. United). |
| 18' | Caution | Christian Benteke (D.C. United) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 18' | Foul | Beau Leroux (San Jose Earthquakes) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Matti Peltola (D.C. United). |
| 20' | Goal | Goal! 3:0. Cristian Espinoza (San Jose Earthquakes) scored from penalty with right footed shot with an xG of 77% to the middle right zone. |
| 22' | Foul | Dominique Badji (D.C. United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Cristian Espinoza (San Jose Earthquakes). |
| 24' | Foul | JoĂŁo Peglow (D.C. United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by VĂtor Costa (San Jose Earthquakes). |
| 25' | Foul | Dominique Badji (D.C. United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Dave Romney (San Jose Earthquakes). |
| 27' | Foul | Christian Benteke (D.C. United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by AntĂŽnio Josenildo Rodrigues de Oliveira (San Jose Earthquakes). |
| 28' | GoalDisallowed | Dominique Badji (D.C. United) disallowed a goal due to offside. |
| 28' | Offside | Offside, D.C. United. Christian Benteke is caught offside. |
| 29' | Foul | David Schnegg (D.C. United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Cristian Espinoza (San Jose Earthquakes). |
| 29' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. JoĂŁo Peglow's (D.C. United) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 32% is saved by Daniel De Sousa Britto. |
| 30' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (D.C. United). Executed by JoĂŁo Peglow. |
| 30' | ShotAtGoal | Derek Dodson (D.C. United) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 6%. |
| 30' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Kye Rowles's (D.C. United) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 11% is blocked by AntĂŽnio Josenildo Rodrigues de Oliveira. |
| 30' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (D.C. United). Executed by JoĂŁo Peglow. |
| 30' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Christian Benteke's (D.C. United) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 6% is saved by Daniel De Sousa Britto. |
| 31' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Cristian Espinoza's (San Jose Earthquakes) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 24% misses to the left. |
| 33' | Foul | Derek Dodson (D.C. United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Cristian Arango (San Jose Earthquakes). |
| 35' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Josef MartĂnez's (San Jose Earthquakes) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 12% misses to the left. |
| 36' | Foul | Niko Tsakiris (San Jose Earthquakes) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Matti Peltola (D.C. United). |
| 40' | Foul | Ian Harkes (San Jose Earthquakes) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Derek Dodson (D.C. United). |
| 41' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Cristian Espinoza's (San Jose Earthquakes) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 6% is blocked by Kye Rowles. |
| 41' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Beau Leroux's (San Jose Earthquakes) with right footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 4% is blocked by Kye Rowles. |
| 42' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Cristian Arango's (San Jose Earthquakes) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% goes over. |
| 45'+2' | Goal | Goal! 3:1. Christian Benteke (D.C. United) scored with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 18% to the middle right zone. Assisted by Derek Dodson, second assist by Gabriel Pirani. |
| 45'+4' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, San Jose Earthquakes 3, D.C. United 1. |
| 46' | Substitution | Substitution, D.C. United. Rida Zouhir replaces Hosei Kijima. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: San Jose Earthquakes 3, D.C. United 1. |
| 46' | Foul | Niko Tsakiris (San Jose Earthquakes) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Matti Peltola (D.C. United). |
| 49' | Foul | Dave Romney (San Jose Earthquakes) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Dominique Badji (D.C. United). |
| 51' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Christian Benteke's (D.C. United) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 23% is saved by Daniel De Sousa Britto. |
| 51' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Christian Benteke's (D.C. United) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 18% is saved by Daniel De Sousa Britto. |
| 51' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (D.C. United). Executed by Rida Zouhir. |
| 51' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. JoĂŁo Peglow's (D.C. United) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% is saved by Daniel De Sousa Britto. |
| 52' | Offside | Offside, San Jose Earthquakes. Josef MartĂnez is caught offside. |
| 53' | Foul | VĂtor Costa (San Jose Earthquakes) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Derek Dodson (D.C. United). |
| 53' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Ian Harkes's (San Jose Earthquakes) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 6% is saved by Kim Joon Hong. |
| 57' | Substitution | Substitution, D.C. United. Aaron Herrera replaces Derek Dodson. |
| 58' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (D.C. United). Executed by Rida Zouhir. |
| 58' | ShotAtGoal | Kye Rowles (D.C. United) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 5%. |
| 59' | Offside | Offside, D.C. United. David Schnegg is caught offside. |
| 59' | Foul | Christian Benteke (D.C. United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Dave Romney (San Jose Earthquakes). |
| 59' | Caution | Dave Romney (San Jose Earthquakes) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 64' | Substitution | Substitution, D.C. United. Jacob Murrell replaces Dominique Badji. |
| 64' | Substitution | Substitution, D.C. United. Jared Stroud replaces JoĂŁo Peglow. |
| 65' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Cristian Arango's (San Jose Earthquakes) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 6% misses to the right. |
| 67' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Christian Benteke's (D.C. United) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 7% is saved by Daniel De Sousa Britto. |
| 67' | Foul | Niko Tsakiris (San Jose Earthquakes) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jared Stroud (D.C. United). |
| 69' | Substitution | Substitution, San Jose Earthquakes. Amahl Pellegrino replaces Niko Tsakiris. |
| 69' | Substitution | Substitution, San Jose Earthquakes. Mark-Anthony Kaye replaces Ian Harkes. |
| 69' | Foul | Cristian Espinoza (San Jose Earthquakes) wins a free kick, after being fouled by David Schnegg (D.C. United). |
| 70' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Amahl Pellegrino's (San Jose Earthquakes) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 5% is blocked by Aaron Herrera. |
| 70' | Foul | Jared Stroud (D.C. United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by VĂtor Costa (San Jose Earthquakes). |
| 70' | Caution | VĂtor Costa (San Jose Earthquakes) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 71' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. VĂtor Costa's (San Jose Earthquakes) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 10% is blocked by Rida Zouhir. |
| 71' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Gabriel Pirani's (D.C. United) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 5% is blocked by AntĂŽnio Josenildo Rodrigues de Oliveira. |
| 72' | Caution | Lucas Bartlett (D.C. United) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 72' | Substitution | Substitution, D.C. United. Randall Leal replaces Matti Peltola. |
| 74' | Offside | Offside, San Jose Earthquakes. Cristian Arango is caught offside. |
| 75' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Mark-Anthony Kaye's (San Jose Earthquakes) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 10% is blocked by Aaron Herrera. |
| 76' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Cristian Arango's (San Jose Earthquakes) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% misses to the left. |
| 76' | Substitution | Substitution, San Jose Earthquakes. Jamar Ricketts replaces VĂtor Costa. |
| 79' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Randall Leal's (D.C. United) with right footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% misses to the left. |
| 81' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Randall Leal's (D.C. United) with right footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% is saved by Daniel De Sousa Britto. |
| 81' | Goal | Goal! 4:1. Josef MartĂnez (San Jose Earthquakes) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 24% to the lower left zone. Assisted by Amahl Pellegrino. |
| 83' | Foul | Mark-Anthony Kaye (San Jose Earthquakes) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Christian Benteke (D.C. United). |
| 84' | Substitution | Substitution, San Jose Earthquakes. Ousseni Bouda replaces Cristian Arango. |
| 85' | Substitution | Substitution, San Jose Earthquakes. Oscar Verhoeven replaces Beau Leroux. |
| 88' | Foul | Ousseni Bouda (San Jose Earthquakes) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Rida Zouhir (D.C. United). |
| 89' | Offside | Offside, D.C. United. Christian Benteke is caught offside. |
| 90' | Goal | Goal! 5:1. Amahl Pellegrino (San Jose Earthquakes) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 84% to the lower left central zone. Assisted by Jamar Ricketts, second assist by Mark-Anthony Kaye. |
| 90'+1' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Mark-Anthony Kaye's (San Jose Earthquakes) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 10% misses to the right. |
| 90'+2' | Goal | Goal! 6:1. Josef MartĂnez (San Jose Earthquakes) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 19% to the upper left central zone. Assisted by Cristian Espinoza. |
| 90'+4' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (San Jose Earthquakes). Executed by Cristian Espinoza. |
| 90'+5' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Randall Leal's (D.C. United) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% is saved by Daniel De Sousa Britto. |
| 90'+5' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Josef MartĂnez's (San Jose Earthquakes) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 15% is saved by Kim Joon Hong. |
| 90'+6' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (San Jose Earthquakes). Executed by Cristian Espinoza. |
| 90'+7' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, San Jose Earthquakes 6, D.C. United 1. |
| 90'+7' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
On the anniversary of the first-ever Major League Soccer match 29 years ago, Josef MartĂnez turned back the clock, scoring a hat trick to pace the San Jose Earthquakes in a 6-1 home romp over D.C. United.
On the anniversary of the first-ever Major League Soccer match 29 years ago, Josef MartĂnez turned back the clock, scoring a hat trick to pace the San Jose Earthquakes in a 6-1 home romp over D.C. United.
It was the Venezuelan international's seventh career hat trick â and first since scoring three times against D.C. United as Atlanta Unitedâs talisman on July 21, 2018.
The legendary striker also claimed sole possession of sixth place on the MLS all-time goals list (120). He is 51 goals behind Earthquakes icon Chris Wondolowski, who retired with a league-best 171 goals.
âToday's special, not because of the three goals, but because my son was here," said MartĂnez, who signed in free agency. "Thatâs what was most important for me."
While San Jose Clash fans at Spartan Stadium had to wait until the 88th minute for Eric Wynaldaâs winner on April 6, 1996, the Earthquakes essentially sealed Sundayâs victory inside the opening 20 minutes on goals by Cristian Arango, MartĂnez and Cristian Espinoza.
MartĂnez added two more goals inside the final 10 minutes to put the bow on a decisive victory over D.C. United at PayPal Park.
"Heâs a pure 9," head coach Bruce Arena said post-game. "He has a great nose for the goal.
"I think some of our issues in our first six games away, Josef missed one of the games with international duty. We havenât found him. We havenât noticed some of the runs heâs made today. Heâs getting some chances. He scored three goals. He could have had a fourth one right at the end. Thatâs a real positive."
The Earthquakes improved to 3W-3L-1D and moved up to eighth place in the Western Conference standings. They're now the highest-scoring team in the West (15) during Arenaâs first season at the helm.
â[Major League Soccer has] made a lot of progress,â said Arena, who was in charge of D.C. United in that inaugural match. âIâm just thinking in the case of San Jose, if we can schedule this game every 30 years, weâd be in good shape.â
San Jose, which snapped a four-match winless streak, return to action next Saturday at LAFC (10:30 pm ET | MLS Season Pass).
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 1' | Foul | JoaquĂn FernĂĄndez (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Conrad Wallem (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 3' | Foul | Jacob Bartlett (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Conrad Wallem (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 9' | Foul | JoaquĂn FernĂĄndez (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Conrad Wallem (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 10' | Foul | Logan Ndenbe (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Akil Watts (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 12' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (St. Louis CITY SC). Executed by Marcel Hartel. |
| 13' | Foul | Shapi Suleymanov (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Célio Pompeu (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 16' | ShotAtGoal | Conrad Wallem (St. Louis CITY SC) hits the left post from the centre of the box with an xG of 14%. |
| 17' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Conrad Wallem's (St. Louis CITY SC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 30% is saved by John Pulskamp. |
| 17' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Akil Watts's (St. Louis CITY SC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 8% goes over to the right. |
| 20' | Foul | Alfredo Morales (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by DĂĄniel SallĂłi (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 21' | Foul | DĂĄniel SallĂłi (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Alfredo Morales (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 23' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Sporting Kansas City). Executed by Shapi Suleymanov. |
| 24' | Offside | Offside, Sporting Kansas City. DĂĄniel SallĂłi is caught offside. |
| 26' | Substitution | Substitution, St. Louis CITY SC. Tomas Ostrak replaces Joakim Nilsson. |
| 28' | Foul | Shapi Suleymanov (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Conrad Wallem (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 28' | Caution | Conrad Wallem (St. Louis CITY SC) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 30' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Jake Davis's (Sporting Kansas City) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% is blocked by Kyle Hiebert. |
| 36' | Foul | Tomas Ostrak (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Dejan Joveljic (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 38' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Alfredo Morales's (St. Louis CITY SC) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% goes over to the right. |
| 38' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Dejan Joveljic's (Sporting Kansas City) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 9% is saved by Ben Lundt. |
| 39' | Foul | JoĂŁo Klauss (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Manu GarcĂa (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 39' | Caution | Jacob Bartlett (Sporting Kansas City) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 42' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. JoĂŁo Klauss's (St. Louis CITY SC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 3% goes over. |
| 44' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Marcel Hartel's (St. Louis CITY SC) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% goes over to the right. |
| 45' | Foul | JoĂŁo Klauss (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by JoaquĂn FernĂĄndez (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 45'+1' | Foul | Manu GarcĂa (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Tomas Ostrak (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 45'+2' | Foul | Foul by Conrad Wallem (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 45'+3' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, Sporting Kansas City 0, St. Louis CITY SC 0. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: Sporting Kansas City 0, St. Louis CITY SC 0. |
| 48' | Foul | Marcel Hartel (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jacob Bartlett (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 49' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Tomas Ostrak's (St. Louis CITY SC) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% goes over to the left. |
| 51' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Sporting Kansas City). Executed by Jake Davis. |
| 52' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. JoaquĂn FernĂĄndez's (Sporting Kansas City) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 13% misses to the right. |
| 52' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Jake Davis's (Sporting Kansas City) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 12% goes over to the left. |
| 52' | Foul | Henry Kessler (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Dejan Joveljic (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 54' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Marcel Hartel's (St. Louis CITY SC) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 16% is saved by John Pulskamp. |
| 57' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (St. Louis CITY SC). Executed by Marcel Hartel. |
| 57' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Conrad Wallem's (St. Louis CITY SC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 15% is saved by John Pulskamp. |
| 59' | Substitution | Substitution, Sporting Kansas City. Nemanja Radoja replaces Khiry Shelton. |
| 61' | Offside | Offside, Sporting Kansas City. DĂĄniel SallĂłi is caught offside. |
| 63' | Foul | Célio Pompeu (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Nemanja Radoja (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 65' | Substitution | Substitution, St. Louis CITY SC. Simon Becher replaces Célio Pompeu. |
| 65' | Foul | Logan Ndenbe (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Akil Watts (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 66' | Foul | Jansen Miller (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Simon Becher (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 67' | Foul | Tomas Ostrak (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Nemanja Radoja (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 68' | Foul | JoaquĂn FernĂĄndez (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by JoĂŁo Klauss (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 71' | Goal | Goal! 1:0. Dejan Joveljic (Sporting Kansas City) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 22% to the central bottom zone. Assisted by Manu GarcĂa, second assist by Nemanja Radoja. |
| 78' | Foul | Dejan Joveljic (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Tomas Ostrak (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 78' | Caution | Tomas Ostrak (St. Louis CITY SC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 79' | Substitution | Substitution, Sporting Kansas City. Erik Thommy replaces Shapi Suleymanov. |
| 80' | Substitution | Substitution, St. Louis CITY SC. Cedric Teuchert replaces Alfredo Morales. |
| 81' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Dejan Joveljic's (Sporting Kansas City) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 9% is blocked by Kyle Hiebert. |
| 82' | Foul | Foul by Manu GarcĂa (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 82' | Substitution | Substitution, Sporting Kansas City. Dany Rosero replaces JoaquĂn FernĂĄndez. |
| 84' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (St. Louis CITY SC). Executed by Marcel Hartel. |
| 84' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (St. Louis CITY SC). Executed by Marcel Hartel. |
| 84' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Tomas Ostrak's (St. Louis CITY SC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 5% misses to the left. |
| 85' | Foul | Henry Kessler (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Dejan Joveljic (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 88' | ShotAtGoal | Manu GarcĂa (Sporting Kansas City) hits the cross bar from the centre of the box with an xG of 11%. |
| 88' | Goal | Goal! 2:0. Dejan Joveljic (Sporting Kansas City) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 40% to the central bottom zone. |
| 89' | Offside | Offside, St. Louis CITY SC. Simon Becher is caught offside. |
| 90' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Erik Thommy's (Sporting Kansas City) with right footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% is saved by Ben Lundt. |
| 90'+1' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Sporting Kansas City). Executed by Manu GarcĂa. |
| 90'+2' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Simon Becher's (St. Louis CITY SC) with left footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 7% is saved by John Pulskamp. |
| 90'+3' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Dejan Joveljic's (Sporting Kansas City) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 4% is saved by Ben Lundt. |
| 90'+3' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Dejan Joveljic's (Sporting Kansas City) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 57% is blocked by Josh Yaro. |
| 90'+4' | Foul | Manu GarcĂa (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by JoĂŁo Klauss (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 90'+4' | Substitution | Substitution, Sporting Kansas City. Mason Toye replaces Dejan Joveljic. |
| 90'+5' | Foul | Foul by Erik Thommy (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 90'+6' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, Sporting Kansas City 2, St. Louis CITY SC 0. |
| 90'+6' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
| 91' | Caution | Cedric Teuchert (St. Louis CITY SC) is shown the yellow card |
After arguably the most tumultuous week in club history, Sporting Kansas City welcomed the post-Peter Vermes era with an emotional 2-0 home win over cross-state rivals St. Louis CITY SC.
After arguably the most tumultuous week in club history, Sporting Kansas City welcomed the post-Peter Vermes era with an emotional 2-0 home win over cross-state rivals St. Louis CITY SC.
Marquee winter arrival Dejan JoveljiÄ netted both goals in front of 18,116 raucous fans at Children's Mercy Park as interim manager Kerry Zavagnin gave SKC their first victory of the season while snapping a 13-game winless skid (all competitions) that dated back to September 2024.
âThe spirit of the guys⊠they were not going to give in," Zavagnin said post-match. "First time in a while that I heard at halftime, âWe are not losing tonight.â
"With that mentality, that spirit, you can overcome a lot of things."
With the victory, Zavagnin joins Ron Newman (1996) as the only coaches in club history to record a shutout win in their first MLS match in charge.
âAs the guys grew in confidence, which had been missing for a while, we started getting in and around the goal," the former US international said.
"... And defensively, the commitment to defend from all 11 on the field was fantastic."
JoveljiÄ, a 2024 MLS Cup winner with the LA Galaxy who joined SKC in the first cash-for-player trade in MLS history, provided the offensive spark for a Kansas City side that had only produced one multi-goal game heading into Matchday 7.
âThe determination and commitment of Dejan, to be a nonstop workhorse up there, itâs no surprise he scored 20-plus goals last year,â said Zavagnin. âIt was just a matter of breaking out, and he did that tonight.â
The 25-year-old Serbian international now has 4g/0a for Sporting, who moved out of last place in the Western Conference with a 1W-5L-1D record (four points).
Saturday's cathartic result came five days after the club mutually parted ways with Vermes, officially ending a nearly 20-year collaboration that left a massive impact at both the club and league levels and will be felt for generations to come.
âThis entire week â for all of us, not just me â has been an emotional one," said Zavagnin, Vermes' longtime assistant. "Iâve had to compartmentalize a lot of my emotions and feelings because I knew what I, and we, needed to do tonight.
âI know how badly they wanted to do well. Theyâre a great group of men, and they just needed to trust each other a bit more.â
Sporting will look to carry their newfound momentum when the Portland Timbers come to town on April 13 (2:15 pm ET | MLS Season Pass, Apple TV+; FOX, FOX Deportes).
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 4' | Foul | Sebastian Kowalczyk (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by David MartĂnez (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 5' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. JĂșnior Urso's (Houston Dynamo FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 6% goes over to the right. |
| 8' | Foul | David MartĂnez (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Franco Escobar (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 9' | Foul | Amine Bassi (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Adam Saldaña (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 10' | ShotAtGoal | Ezequiel Ponce (Houston Dynamo FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 2%. |
| 10' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Jack McGlynn's (Houston Dynamo FC) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is saved by Hugo Lloris. |
| 11' | Foul | Foul by Griffin Dorsey (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 12' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Yaw Yeboah's (Los Angeles Football Club) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% goes over to the right. |
| 13' | Foul | Marlon Santos (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ezequiel Ponce (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 15' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Houston Dynamo FC). Executed by Jack McGlynn. |
| 15' | Foul | Nkosi Tafari (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Femi Awodesu (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 16' | Caution | Ezequiel Ponce (Houston Dynamo FC) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 17' | Foul | JĂșnior Urso (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Olivier Giroud (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 17' | Foul | Erik Sviatchenko (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Denis Bouanga (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 19' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Houston Dynamo FC). Executed by Amine Bassi. |
| 19' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Jack McGlynn's (Houston Dynamo FC) with left footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% misses to the left. |
| 20' | Foul | JĂșnior Urso (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Odin Holm (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 24' | Foul | Denis Bouanga (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jack McGlynn (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 24' | Caution | Jack McGlynn (Houston Dynamo FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 25' | ShotAtGoal | Adam Saldaña (Los Angeles Football Club) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3%. |
| 26' | Offside | Offside, Los Angeles Football Club. Olivier Giroud is caught offside. |
| 29' | Foul | Sebastian Kowalczyk (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Nkosi Tafari (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 29' | Foul | Amine Bassi (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by David MartĂnez (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 30' | Foul | Franco Escobar (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by David MartĂnez (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 30' | Caution | David MartĂnez (Los Angeles Football Club) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 33' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Jack McGlynn's (Houston Dynamo FC) with left footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Adam Saldaña. |
| 33' | Foul | Erik Sviatchenko (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Denis Bouanga (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 35' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. David MartĂnez's (Los Angeles Football Club) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 18% is saved by Blake Gillingham. |
| 36' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Los Angeles Football Club). Executed by David MartĂnez. |
| 36' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Yaw Yeboah's (Los Angeles Football Club) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% goes over. |
| 36' | Foul | Ezequiel Ponce (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Marlon Santos (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 39' | Foul | Odin Holm (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Franco Escobar (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 42' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. JosĂ© Artur de Lima JĂșnior's (Houston Dynamo FC) with right footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% misses to the left. |
| 43' | Foul | Amine Bassi (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Marlon Santos (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 44' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Erik Sviatchenko's (Houston Dynamo FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 6% misses to the right. |
| 45'+1' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Houston Dynamo FC). Executed by Jack McGlynn. |
| 45'+1' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Houston Dynamo FC). Executed by Jack McGlynn. |
| 45'+2' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Houston Dynamo FC). Executed by Amine Bassi. |
| 45'+3' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, Houston Dynamo FC 0, Los Angeles Football Club 0. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: Houston Dynamo FC 0, Los Angeles Football Club 0. |
| 47' | Foul | David MartĂnez (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Franco Escobar (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 48' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Los Angeles Football Club). Executed by David MartĂnez. |
| 50' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Ezequiel Ponce's (Houston Dynamo FC) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 3% is saved by Hugo Lloris. |
| 51' | Foul | Olivier Giroud (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by JosĂ© Artur de Lima JĂșnior (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 52' | Foul | Eddie Segura (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ezequiel Ponce (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 56' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Houston Dynamo FC). Executed by Jack McGlynn. |
| 56' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Erik Sviatchenko's (Houston Dynamo FC) from the centre of the box with an xG of 4% is blocked by Marlon Santos. |
| 56' | Foul | Artem Smolyakov (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Erik Sviatchenko (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 58' | Goal | Goal! 1:0. Jack McGlynn (Houston Dynamo FC) scored with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Griffin Dorsey. |
| 59' | Foul | Olivier Giroud (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Femi Awodesu (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 60' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Olivier Giroud's (Los Angeles Football Club) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 4% misses to the right. |
| 61' | Foul | JĂșnior Urso (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Adam Saldaña (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 61' | Caution | Adam Saldaña (Los Angeles Football Club) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 62' | Foul | Jack McGlynn (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Yaw Yeboah (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 63' | Foul | Ezequiel Ponce (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Artem Smolyakov (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 64' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Sebastian Kowalczyk's (Houston Dynamo FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 9% is blocked by Eddie Segura. |
| 65' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Houston Dynamo FC). Executed by Jack McGlynn. |
| 69' | Substitution | Substitution, Los Angeles Football Club. Cengiz Ănder replaces David MartĂnez. |
| 69' | Substitution | Substitution, Los Angeles Football Club. Timothy Tillman replaces Odin Holm. |
| 69' | Substitution | Substitution, Los Angeles Football Club. Sergi Palencia replaces Marlon Santos. |
| 69' | Substitution | Substitution, Los Angeles Football Club. Nathan Ordaz replaces Olivier Giroud. |
| 71' | Foul | Timothy Tillman (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by JĂșnior Urso (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 71' | Foul | JĂșnior Urso (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sergi Palencia (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 73' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Denis Bouanga's (Los Angeles Football Club) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 7% is blocked by JĂșnior Urso. |
| 73' | Foul | Franco Escobar (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sergi Palencia (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 74' | Foul | Ezequiel Ponce (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Eddie Segura (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 74' | Caution | Eddie Segura (Los Angeles Football Club) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 75' | Foul | Foul by Amine Bassi (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 75' | Caution | Sebastian Kowalczyk (Houston Dynamo FC) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 77' | Foul | Cengiz Ănder (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sebastian Kowalczyk (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 78' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Eddie Segura's (Los Angeles Football Club) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 6% is blocked by Femi Awodesu. |
| 79' | Substitution | Substitution, Los Angeles Football Club. Marco Delgado replaces Yaw Yeboah. |
| 80' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Los Angeles Football Club). Executed by Cengiz Ănder. |
| 80' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Eddie Segura's (Los Angeles Football Club) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 5% is saved by Blake Gillingham. |
| 81' | Substitution | Substitution, Houston Dynamo FC. Ibrahim Aliyu replaces Sebastian Kowalczyk. |
| 83' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Cengiz Ănder's (Los Angeles Football Club) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% goes over to the left. |
| 87' | Foul | Griffin Dorsey (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Denis Bouanga (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 87' | Substitution | Substitution, Houston Dynamo FC. NicolĂĄs Lodeiro replaces Amine Bassi. |
| 88' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Houston Dynamo FC). Executed by Jack McGlynn. |
| 90'+1' | Foul | Nathan Ordaz (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by JosĂ© Artur de Lima JĂșnior (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 90'+2' | ShotAtGoal | Denis Bouanga (Los Angeles Football Club) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 2%. |
| 90'+4' | Substitution | Substitution, Houston Dynamo FC. Ethan Bartlow replaces Jack McGlynn. |
| 90'+5' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Los Angeles Football Club). Executed by Denis Bouanga. |
| 90'+6' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Cengiz Ănder's (Los Angeles Football Club) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% is blocked by JosĂ© Artur de Lima JĂșnior. |
| 90'+6' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Eddie Segura's (Los Angeles Football Club) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 15% misses to the left. |
| 90'+7' | Foul | Timothy Tillman (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ezequiel Ponce (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 90'+8' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Houston Dynamo FC). Executed by NicolĂĄs Lodeiro. |
| 90'+8' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, Houston Dynamo FC 1, Los Angeles Football Club 0. |
| 90'+8' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
Jack McGlynnâs first goal for Houston Dynamo FC was well worth the wait.
Jack McGlynnâs first goal for Houston Dynamo FC was well worth the wait.
The clubâs marquee offseason acquisition opened his Orange account on Matchday 7 with a stunning strike that gave Houston their first win of 2025, a 1-0 home victory over LAFC.
With both sides locked in a tight scoreless battle Saturday night at Shell Energy Stadium, McGlynn provided the gameâs moment of magic in the 58th minute.
After a slick backheel pass from Griffin Dorsey, the 21-year-old USMNT midfielder executed a sensational solo run before unleashing a left-footed finish past the outstretched arms of goalkeeper Hugo Lloris.
âSpace opened up and [Ezequiel] Ponce made a really good run, and Iâm confident to hit that from outside of the box,â McGlynn told reporters after the final whistle. âAnd thank God it went in.â
McGlynn, a former Philadelphia Union homegrown who arrived in H-Town in February via the leagueâs second cash-for-player trade, gave his new club their first three points of the MLS campaign while redeeming himself from an error that cost the Dynamo in last week's 3-1 loss at the Portland Timbers.
"It was also a great response from Jack. Last week was tough, and it's been a long month for a lot of us," said head coach Ben Olsen. "So his response after giving the ball away in Portland, I know this one's pretty special for him."
McGlynn and Houston will look to build on Saturday's performance when they visit defending MLS Cup presented by Audi champions LA Galaxy on April 12 (10:30 pm ET | MLS Season Pass).
"We're all relieved," said Olsen. "You wanna get the first win under your belt, I'm not gonna lie. It's been a long month."
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 2' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (San Diego FC). Executed by Luca de la Torre. |
| 2' | Goal | Goal! 1:0. Jeppe Tverskov (San Diego FC) scored with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 11% to the lower right zone. Assisted by Chucky Lozano. |
| 4' | Offside | Offside, San Diego FC. Jasper Löffelsend is caught offside. |
| 6' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Albert RusnĂĄk's (Seattle Sounders FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 7% misses to the left. |
| 8' | Foul | Jasper Löffelsend (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Paul Rothrock (Seattle Sounders FC). |
| 9' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Luca de la Torre's (San Diego FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 9% misses to the left. |
| 10' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Paul Rothrock's (Seattle Sounders FC) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% is saved by CJ dos Santos. |
| 12' | Foul | Yéimar Gómez Andrade (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Chucky Lozano (San Diego FC). |
| 13' | Foul | Cristian Roldan (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by AnĂbal Godoy (San Diego FC). |
| 14' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Chucky Lozano's (San Diego FC) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Jackson Ragen. |
| 15' | Offside | Offside, San Diego FC. Chucky Lozano is caught offside. |
| 17' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (San Diego FC). Executed by Chucky Lozano. |
| 17' | Foul | Foul by Onni Valakari (San Diego FC). |
| 20' | Foul | Jackson Ragen (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Onni Valakari (San Diego FC). |
| 20' | Foul | Cristian Roldan (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Onni Valakari (San Diego FC). |
| 24' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Alex Roldan's (Seattle Sounders FC) with left footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by Franco Negri. |
| 24' | ShotAtGoal | Yéimar Gómez Andrade (Seattle Sounders FC) with right footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 2%. |
| 24' | Foul | AnĂbal Godoy (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by JesĂșs Ferreira (Seattle Sounders FC). |
| 25' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Paul Rothrock's (Seattle Sounders FC) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by AnĂbal Godoy. |
| 26' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Seattle Sounders FC). Executed by Georgi Minoungou. |
| 28' | Foul | Paul Rothrock (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by AnĂbal Godoy (San Diego FC). |
| 30' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Seattle Sounders FC). Executed by Albert RusnĂĄk. |
| 32' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (San Diego FC). Executed by Anders Dreyer. |
| 32' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Anders Dreyer's (San Diego FC) with left footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 21% misses to the right. |
| 33' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Onni Valakari's (San Diego FC) with left footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 8% goes over. |
| 34' | Substitution | Substitution, Seattle Sounders FC. Kalani Kossa-Rienzi replaces Alex Roldan. |
| 34' | Foul | Foul by Luca de la Torre (San Diego FC). |
| 35' | Foul | AnĂbal Godoy (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Albert RusnĂĄk (Seattle Sounders FC). |
| 36' | Foul | Yéimar Gómez Andrade (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Chucky Lozano (San Diego FC). |
| 38' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Seattle Sounders FC). Executed by Albert RusnĂĄk. |
| 38' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Cristian Roldan's (Seattle Sounders FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 4% goes over. |
| 39' | Offside | Offside, San Diego FC. Onni Valakari is caught offside. |
| 39' | Foul | AnĂbal Godoy (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Cristian Roldan (Seattle Sounders FC). |
| 41' | Goal | Goal! 2:0. AnĂbal Godoy (San Diego FC) scored with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 15% to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Anders Dreyer, second assist by Chucky Lozano. |
| 43' | Foul | Foul by Chucky Lozano (San Diego FC). |
| 43' | Foul | Cristian Roldan (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Franco Negri (San Diego FC). |
| 45' | Foul | Jasper Löffelsend (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Paul Rothrock (Seattle Sounders FC). |
| 45'+1' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Chucky Lozano's (San Diego FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 28% goes over. |
| 45'+1' | Foul | Obed Vargas (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jasper Löffelsend (San Diego FC). |
| 45'+2' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Anders Dreyer's (San Diego FC) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 12% is saved by Stefan Frei. |
| 45'+3' | Goal | Goal! 3:0. Chucky Lozano (San Diego FC) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 21% to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Jasper Löffelsend, second assist by Jeppe Tverskov. |
| 45'+5' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, San Diego FC 3, Seattle Sounders FC 0. |
| 46' | Substitution | Substitution, Seattle Sounders FC. Danny Leyva replaces Albert RusnĂĄk. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: San Diego FC 3, Seattle Sounders FC 0. |
| 46' | Foul | Obed Vargas (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jeppe Tverskov (San Diego FC). |
| 49' | Foul | Obed Vargas (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Chucky Lozano (San Diego FC). |
| 52' | Offside | Offside, Seattle Sounders FC. Georgi Minoungou is caught offside. |
| 55' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Anders Dreyer's (San Diego FC) with left footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 3% misses to the left. |
| 55' | Substitution | Substitution, San Diego FC. Willy Kumado replaces Jasper Löffelsend. |
| 57' | Offside | Offside, Seattle Sounders FC. Georgi Minoungou is caught offside. |
| 60' | Offside | Offside, Seattle Sounders FC. Paul Rothrock is caught offside. |
| 60' | Foul | Georgi Minoungou (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Franco Negri (San Diego FC). |
| 60' | Caution | Franco Negri (San Diego FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 61' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Yéimar Gómez Andrade's (Seattle Sounders FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 17% misses to the left. |
| 61' | Substitution | Substitution, Seattle Sounders FC. Pedro de la Vega replaces Georgi Minoungou. |
| 62' | Substitution | Substitution, Seattle Sounders FC. Danny Musovski replaces JesĂșs Ferreira. |
| 63' | Foul | Onni Valakari (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Paul Rothrock (Seattle Sounders FC). |
| 64' | Foul | Nouhou Tolo (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Luca de la Torre (San Diego FC). |
| 64' | Caution | Luca de la Torre (San Diego FC) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 67' | Substitution | Substitution, San Diego FC. Hamady Diop replaces Franco Negri. |
| 67' | Substitution | Substitution, San Diego FC. Alex Mighten replaces Chucky Lozano. |
| 68' | Foul | Christopher McVey (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Danny Leyva (Seattle Sounders FC). |
| 68' | Caution | Danny Leyva (Seattle Sounders FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 69' | Foul | AnĂbal Godoy (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Cristian Roldan (Seattle Sounders FC). |
| 70' | Foul | Paul Rothrock (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Willy Kumado (San Diego FC). |
| 70' | Foul | Danny Leyva (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Alex Mighten (San Diego FC). |
| 71' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Danny Musovski's (Seattle Sounders FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 7% is saved by CJ dos Santos. |
| 72' | Foul | Danny Leyva (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by AnĂbal Godoy (San Diego FC). |
| 74' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Seattle Sounders FC). Executed by Danny Leyva. |
| 74' | Foul | Alex Mighten (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Cristian Roldan (Seattle Sounders FC). |
| 76' | Offside | Offside, Seattle Sounders FC. Kalani Kossa-Rienzi is caught offside. |
| 80' | Foul | Yéimar Gómez Andrade (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Alex Mighten (San Diego FC). |
| 80' | Caution | Alex Mighten (San Diego FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 80' | Substitution | Substitution, Seattle Sounders FC. Reed Baker-Whiting replaces Paul Rothrock. |
| 80' | Substitution | Substitution, San Diego FC. TomĂĄs Ăngel replaces Anders Dreyer. |
| 81' | Substitution | Substitution, San Diego FC. Alejandro Alvarado replaces Luca de la Torre. |
| 81' | Foul | Onni Valakari (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Cristian Roldan (Seattle Sounders FC). |
| 82' | Foul | Danny Musovski (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Onni Valakari (San Diego FC). |
| 84' | Foul | Pedro de la Vega (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Hamady Diop (San Diego FC). |
| 86' | Offside | Offside, Seattle Sounders FC. Nouhou Tolo is caught offside. |
| 87' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Danny Musovski's (Seattle Sounders FC) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 36% is saved by CJ dos Santos. |
| 87' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Seattle Sounders FC). Executed by Danny Leyva. |
| 88' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Kalani Kossa-Rienzi's (Seattle Sounders FC) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 11% goes over. |
| 88' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Danny Leyva's (Seattle Sounders FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% misses to the left. |
| 90'+2' | Foul | Reed Baker-Whiting (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Onni Valakari (San Diego FC). |
| 90'+3' | ShotAtGoal | Danny Musovski (Seattle Sounders FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 21%. |
| 90'+4' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, San Diego FC 3, Seattle Sounders FC 0. |
| 90'+4' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
A moment San Diego FC fans will never forget.
A moment San Diego FC fans will never forget.
Star forward Chucky Lozano put the finishing touches on a sensational evening for SDFC, tallying his first-ever MLS goal to propel his side to a 3-0 victory against Seattle Sounders FC on Matchday 7.
The expansion club's first-ever Designated Player, Lozano finished off a lightning-quick counterattack by receiving a through ball from Jasper Löffelsend and tucking his finish past Seattle goalkeeper Stefan Frei to send the San Diego faithful into a frenzy.
The Mexican international had missed three matches after picking up a hamstring injury during their Matchday 2 game against St. Louis CITY SC.
After appearing as a second-half substitute during SDFC's 3-2 win over LAFC last weekend, Lozano returned to the starting lineup Saturday at Snapdragon Stadium, and his impact was evident from the opening whistle.
Lozano put in a player-of-the-match performance, beginning with his second-minute assist to Jeppe Tverskov, a winding run along the endline followed by a perfectly placed cutback to the Danish midfielder. He added a second helper on AnĂbal Godoy's 41st-minute goal before sealing the result with the moment of the night.
"Itâs a beautiful sensation. I was happy to get a goal for me," Lozano remarked in Spanish. "Unfortunately, I got hurt in the second match, and I am now back, and I was able to start.
"I feel great and I was able to score my first goal. I am grateful to my teammates for the opportunities created."
Lozano made waves across the fanbase, stepping into the spotlight when he signed as the club's first DP before their initial MLS season. Now paired with DP winger Anders Dreyer, the duo have been critical in the Chrome-and-Azul's early-season success, tallying a combined 4g/5a.
Even in Lozano's absence, the expansion side have put together an eye-opening start to the season, sitting second in the Western Conference with a 4W-1L-2D record through seven matches. Their 14-point haul to begin the year is the third-most by an expansion team.
In that span, SDFC have taken down some of the West's heaviest hitters, including Southern California rivals LA Galaxy and LAFC, and now historical powerhouse Seattle.
"We have played great in matches against good and important MLS teams," said Lozano postgame. "We have important things to do, but itâs a long road ahead. We have played some great soccer, but there are also things we can get better at. We are on a great path."
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 6' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Serge Ngoma's (New York Red Bulls) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 5% is saved by Chris Brady. |
| 7' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Felipe Carballo's (New York Red Bulls) with right footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% is saved by Chris Brady. |
| 8' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (New York Red Bulls). Executed by Felipe Carballo. |
| 8' | Foul | Kellyn Acosta (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Noah Eile (New York Red Bulls). |
| 10' | Offside | Offside, Chicago Fire FC. Philip Zinckernagel is caught offside. |
| 12' | Offside | Offside, New York Red Bulls. Mohammed Sofo is caught offside. |
| 12' | Offside | Offside, Chicago Fire FC. Hugo Cuypers is caught offside. |
| 14' | Foul | Andrew Gutman (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Serge Ngoma (New York Red Bulls). |
| 15' | Foul | Omar Valencia (New York Red Bulls) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Rominigue Kouamé (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 16' | Foul | Sergio Oregel (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Emil Forsberg (New York Red Bulls). |
| 27' | Foul | Jonathan Bamba (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Felipe Carballo (New York Red Bulls). |
| 30' | Foul | Rominigue Kouamé (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Daniel Edelman (New York Red Bulls). |
| 30' | Foul | Omar Valencia (New York Red Bulls) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Rominigue Kouamé (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 31' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Hugo Cuypers's (Chicago Fire FC) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 47% is saved by Carlos Coronel. |
| 32' | Foul | Emil Forsberg (New York Red Bulls) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Rominigue Kouamé (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 32' | Goal | Goal! 0:1. Jonathan Bamba (Chicago Fire FC) scored with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 33% to the central bottom zone. Assisted by Philip Zinckernagel, second assist by Hugo Cuypers. |
| 37' | Substitution | Substitution, Chicago Fire FC. Omar GonzĂĄlez replaces Sam Rogers. |
| 40' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Chicago Fire FC). Executed by Philip Zinckernagel. |
| 41' | Goal | Goal! 1:1. Serge Ngoma (New York Red Bulls) scored with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 3% to the central bottom zone. Assisted by Omar Valencia, second assist by Noah Eile. |
| 45' | Foul | Serge Ngoma (New York Red Bulls) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Andrew Gutman (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 45'+1' | Foul | Dylan Nealis (New York Red Bulls) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kellyn Acosta (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 45'+2' | Goal | Goal! 2:1. Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting (New York Red Bulls) scored from penalty with right footed shot with an xG of 77% to the upper left central zone. |
| 45'+4' | Foul | Mohammed Sofo (New York Red Bulls) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Justin Reynolds (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 45'+5' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, New York Red Bulls 2, Chicago Fire FC 1. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: New York Red Bulls 2, Chicago Fire FC 1. |
| 47' | Offside | Offside, Chicago Fire FC. Philip Zinckernagel is caught offside. |
| 48' | Foul | Omar Valencia (New York Red Bulls) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 49' | GoalDisallowed | Mohammed Sofo (New York Red Bulls) disallowed a goal due to offside. |
| 50' | Offside | Offside, New York Red Bulls. Mohammed Sofo is caught offside. |
| 53' | Foul | Felipe Carballo (New York Red Bulls) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 56' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting's (New York Red Bulls) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 14% is saved by Chris Brady. |
| 58' | Offside | Offside, Chicago Fire FC. Hugo Cuypers is caught offside. |
| 60' | Foul | Omar Valencia (New York Red Bulls) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 62' | Substitution | Substitution, Chicago Fire FC. Tom Barlow replaces Kellyn Acosta. |
| 62' | Substitution | Substitution, Chicago Fire FC. Mauricio Pineda replaces Rominigue Kouamé. |
| 62' | Substitution | Substitution, Chicago Fire FC. Omari Glasgow replaces Justin Reynolds. |
| 62' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Omari Glasgow's (Chicago Fire FC) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 9% misses to the left. |
| 67' | Foul | Omar Valencia (New York Red Bulls) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Omari Glasgow (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 68' | Foul | Dylan Nealis (New York Red Bulls) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Tom Barlow (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 69' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Dylan Nealis's (New York Red Bulls) with header from the left side of the box with an xG of 10% misses to the left. |
| 69' | Substitution | Substitution, New York Red Bulls. Dennis Gjengaar replaces Serge Ngoma. |
| 69' | Substitution | Substitution, New York Red Bulls. Wikelman Carmona replaces Mohammed Sofo. |
| 72' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Hugo Cuypers's (Chicago Fire FC) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 4% is blocked by Dylan Nealis. |
| 73' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Chicago Fire FC). Executed by Philip Zinckernagel. |
| 73' | ShotAtGoal | Tom Barlow (Chicago Fire FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 15%. |
| 73' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Sergio Oregel's (Chicago Fire FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 16% is saved by Carlos Coronel. |
| 73' | Foul | Noah Eile (New York Red Bulls) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 75' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Jonathan Bamba's (Chicago Fire FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% is saved by Carlos Coronel. |
| 76' | Substitution | Substitution, New York Red Bulls. Peter Stroud replaces Felipe Carballo. |
| 77' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Emil Forsberg's (New York Red Bulls) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 14% is saved by Chris Brady. |
| 79' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Jonathan Bamba's (Chicago Fire FC) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% is saved by Carlos Coronel. |
| 79' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Chicago Fire FC). Executed by Philip Zinckernagel. |
| 80' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Omari Glasgow's (Chicago Fire FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% goes over. |
| 82' | Foul | Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Peter Stroud (New York Red Bulls). |
| 82' | Foul | Carlos Coronel (New York Red Bulls) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Tom Barlow (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 83' | Foul | Dylan Nealis (New York Red Bulls) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jonathan Bamba (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 84' | Offside | Offside, New York Red Bulls. Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting is caught offside. |
| 84' | Substitution | Substitution, Chicago Fire FC. Maren Haile-Selassie replaces Andrew Gutman. |
| 87' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Hugo Cuypers's (Chicago Fire FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 84% is saved by Carlos Coronel. |
| 87' | Substitution | Substitution, New York Red Bulls. Wiktor Bogacz replaces Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting. |
| 87' | Substitution | Substitution, New York Red Bulls. Sean Nealis replaces Emil Forsberg. |
| 90' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Chicago Fire FC). Executed by Philip Zinckernagel. |
| 90'+1' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Carlos TerĂĄn's (Chicago Fire FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 11% misses to the left. |
| 90'+2' | Foul | Wikelman Carmona (New York Red Bulls) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Hugo Cuypers (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 90'+3' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (New York Red Bulls). Executed by Wikelman Carmona. |
| 90'+4' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
| 90'+4' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, New York Red Bulls 2, Chicago Fire FC 1. |
Jonathan Bamba has opened his MLS account.
Jonathan Bamba has opened his MLS account.
The Chicago Fire FC Designated Player got on the scoresheet for the first time in his MLS career during Saturdayâs match at the New York Red Bulls. The prized offseason arrival finished off a clinical counterattack in the 32nd minute, receiving a lovely assist from Philip Zinckernagel.
Bamba had been held goalless in his first six games for the Fire, though he did register four assists.
"Coach had been telling me to go deeper, and so I saw that [Zinckernagel] had the ball," Bamba said after the match. "He sent a great ball to me. It was my first goal in MLS, and so I'm really happy, but I really would have preferred the victory."
The Ivory Coast international winger was signed in the offseason as a DP alongside club-record signing Hugo Cuypers. Formerly of Celta de Vigo and Lille, Bamba has been a key part of Chicagoâs solid start to their first season under new head coach and director of football Gregg Berhalter.
However, the Fire's lead was short-lived, as the Red Bulls responded with late first-half goals from Serge Ngoma and Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting to take a 2-1 win at Sports Illustrated Stadium.
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 4' | Foul | Souleyman Doumbia (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ahmed Qasem (Nashville SC). |
| 5' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. GastĂłn Brugman's (Nashville SC) with right footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% is saved by Kristijan Kahlina. |
| 6' | Foul | Patrick Agyemang (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by GastĂłn Brugman (Nashville SC). |
| 9' | Foul | Foul by Sam Surridge (Nashville SC). |
| 10' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Edvard Tagseth's (Nashville SC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 6% is blocked by Brandt Bronico. |
| 11' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Nashville SC). Executed by Edvard Tagseth. |
| 11' | Foul | Wilfried Zaha (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Hany Mukhtar (Nashville SC). |
| 13' | Foul | Djibril Diani (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by GastĂłn Brugman (Nashville SC). |
| 13' | Caution | Andy Najar (Nashville SC) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 16' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Charlotte FC). Executed by Pep Biel. |
| 16' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Hany Mukhtar's (Nashville SC) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 12% misses to the right. |
| 19' | Foul | Foul by GastĂłn Brugman (Nashville SC). |
| 21' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Ahmed Qasem's (Nashville SC) with left footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 5% is saved by Kristijan Kahlina. |
| 23' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Andy Najar's (Nashville SC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is saved by Kristijan Kahlina. |
| 27' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Sam Surridge's (Nashville SC) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 6% is blocked by Nathan Byrne. |
| 27' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Nashville SC). Executed by Hany Mukhtar. |
| 28' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Nashville SC). Executed by Hany Mukhtar. |
| 29' | Foul | GastĂłn Brugman (Nashville SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Djibril Diani (Charlotte FC). |
| 30' | Foul | Sam Surridge (Nashville SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ashley Westwood (Charlotte FC). |
| 32' | Goal | Goal! 0:1. Hany Mukhtar (Nashville SC) scored with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 52% to the central bottom zone. |
| 40' | Foul | Sam Surridge (Nashville SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Patrick Agyemang (Charlotte FC). |
| 41' | Foul | Ashley Westwood (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Alex Muyl (Nashville SC). |
| 43' | Foul | Wilfried Zaha (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by GastĂłn Brugman (Nashville SC). |
| 44' | Foul | Hany Mukhtar (Nashville SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Pep Biel (Charlotte FC). |
| 44' | Foul | Foul by Daniel Lovitz (Nashville SC). |
| 45' | Foul | Alex Muyl (Nashville SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Patrick Agyemang (Charlotte FC). |
| 45'+1' | Foul | Patrick Agyemang (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jack Maher (Nashville SC). |
| 45'+1' | Offside | Offside, Charlotte FC. Wilfried Zaha is caught offside. |
| 45'+2' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Alex Muyl's (Nashville SC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 7% is saved by Kristijan Kahlina. |
| 45'+3' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Charlotte FC). Executed by Pep Biel. |
| 45'+3' | Foul | Nathan Byrne (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Hany Mukhtar (Nashville SC). |
| 45'+4' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, Charlotte FC 0, Nashville SC 1. |
| 46' | Substitution | Substitution, Charlotte FC. Kerwin Vargas replaces Djibril Diani. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: Charlotte FC 0, Nashville SC 1. |
| 47' | Foul | Patrick Agyemang (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ahmed Qasem (Nashville SC). |
| 47' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Kerwin Vargas's (Charlotte FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 10% misses to the right. |
| 49' | Foul | Wilfried Zaha (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ahmed Qasem (Nashville SC). |
| 50' | Offside | Offside, Charlotte FC. Kerwin Vargas is caught offside. |
| 52' | Foul | Hany Mukhtar (Nashville SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ashley Westwood (Charlotte FC). |
| 52' | Caution | Ashley Westwood (Charlotte FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 53' | Offside | Offside, Nashville SC. Alex Muyl is caught offside. |
| 54' | Foul | Walker Zimmerman (Nashville SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Patrick Agyemang (Charlotte FC). |
| 55' | Offside | Offside, Nashville SC. Sam Surridge is caught offside. |
| 56' | Foul | Kerwin Vargas (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Daniel Lovitz (Nashville SC). |
| 58' | Foul | Nathan Byrne (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Alex Muyl (Nashville SC). |
| 60' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Charlotte FC). Executed by Pep Biel. |
| 60' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Kerwin Vargas's (Charlotte FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is saved by Joe Willis. |
| 61' | Foul | Foul by Sam Surridge (Nashville SC). |
| 62' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Sam Surridge's (Nashville SC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Adilson Malanda. |
| 63' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Nashville SC). Executed by Hany Mukhtar. |
| 63' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Sam Surridge's (Nashville SC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 9% is blocked by Tim Ream. |
| 65' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Nashville SC). Executed by Edvard Tagseth. |
| 68' | Foul | Ashley Westwood (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Edvard Tagseth (Nashville SC). |
| 68' | Caution | Edvard Tagseth (Nashville SC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 70' | Foul | Foul by Ahmed Qasem (Nashville SC). |
| 72' | Foul | Walker Zimmerman (Nashville SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kerwin Vargas (Charlotte FC). |
| 72' | Caution | Kerwin Vargas (Charlotte FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 76' | Substitution | Substitution, Charlotte FC. Andrew Privett replaces Souleyman Doumbia. |
| 76' | Substitution | Substitution, Charlotte FC. Eryk Williamson replaces Brandt Bronico. |
| 76' | Substitution | Substitution, Charlotte FC. Idan Toklomati replaces Patrick Agyemang. |
| 78' | Substitution | Substitution, Nashville SC. Jeisson Palacios replaces Walker Zimmerman. |
| 81' | Foul | Alex Muyl (Nashville SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Eryk Williamson (Charlotte FC). |
| 82' | Foul | Alex Muyl (Nashville SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Eryk Williamson (Charlotte FC). |
| 83' | Foul | Wilfried Zaha (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Andy Najar (Nashville SC). |
| 85' | Goal | Goal! 1:1. Wilfried Zaha (Charlotte FC) scored from penalty with right footed shot with an xG of 77% to the bottom left corner. |
| 86' | Offside | Offside, Nashville SC. Hany Mukhtar is caught offside. |
| 87' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Kerwin Vargas's (Charlotte FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 6% is saved by Joe Willis. |
| 88' | Substitution | Substitution, Nashville SC. Patrick Yazbek replaces Ahmed Qasem. |
| 88' | Substitution | Substitution, Nashville SC. Jacob Shaffelburg replaces Alex Muyl. |
| 88' | Substitution | Substitution, Nashville SC. Josh Bauer replaces Andy Najar. |
| 90' | Goal | Goal! 2:1. Idan Toklomati (Charlotte FC) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box to the middle right zone. Assisted by Pep Biel. |
| 90'+2' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Nashville SC). Executed by Edvard Tagseth. |
| 90'+2' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Josh Bauer's (Nashville SC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 8% goes over. |
| 90'+2' | Foul | Pep Biel (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jack Maher (Nashville SC). |
| 90'+3' | Offside | Offside, Charlotte FC. Idan Toklomati is caught offside. |
| 90'+3' | Substitution | Substitution, Charlotte FC. Liel Abada replaces Pep Biel. |
| 90'+4' | Offside | Offside, Nashville SC. Jacob Shaffelburg is caught offside. |
| 90'+7' | Substitution | Substitution, Nashville SC. Teal Bunbury replaces Daniel Lovitz. |
| 90'+7' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Nashville SC). Executed by Edvard Tagseth. |
| 90'+8' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Sam Surridge's (Nashville SC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 16% goes over to the right. |
| 90'+8' | Substitution | Substitution, Charlotte FC. IĂșri Tavares replaces Wilfried Zaha. |
| 90'+8' | Offside | Offside, Charlotte FC. Liel Abada is caught offside. |
| 90'+10' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Sam Surridge's (Nashville SC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 30% is saved by Kristijan Kahlina. |
| 90'+11' | Foul | Jacob Shaffelburg (Nashville SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Nathan Byrne (Charlotte FC). |
| 90'+11' | Caution | Nathan Byrne (Charlotte FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 90'+12' | Foul | Hany Mukhtar (Nashville SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by IĂșri Tavares (Charlotte FC). |
| 90'+13' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Nashville SC). Executed by Edvard Tagseth. |
| 90'+13' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Hany Mukhtar's (Nashville SC) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 6% is saved by Kristijan Kahlina. |
| 90'+13' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, Charlotte FC 2, Nashville SC 1. |
| 90'+13' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
Most coaches have their particular style of stern rebuke required to shake an underperforming team out of the doldrums before itâs too late, most commonly delivered at high volume in the locker room at halftime.
Most coaches have their particular style of stern rebuke required to shake an underperforming team out of the doldrums before itâs too late, most commonly delivered at high volume in the locker room at halftime.
The legendary Sir Alex Fergusonâs version was dubbed âthe hairdryer treatmentâ at Manchester United; on Saturday, we learned Charlotte FCâs Dean Smith prefers a more galactic metaphor for the angry dressing-down he delivered after his teamâs poor start to their clash with Nashville SC at Bank of America Stadium.
âFirst half was like watching a testimonial game. The second half, we actually came to play,â Smith told reporters in his postgame press conference. âI had to give them a little bit of a rocket at halftime, and they came out refreshed.â
That helped spark a dramatic comeback, The Crown rallying from a 1-0 deficit to snatch a 2-1 victory via late goals from Wilfried Zaha and substitute Idan Toklomati that extend Charlotteâs home record to an MLS-best 4W-0L-0D and nudge CLTFC into second place, at least for a few hours, in both the East and Supportersâ Shield standings.
Itâs a result that seemed quite unlikely for most of the afternoon. Despite plenty to play for against a resurgent opponent with whom they were deadlocked in the Eastern Conference standings at the start of Matchday 7, The Crown sleepwalked through the gameâs opening half-hour and deservingly found themselves down 1-0 via NSHâs well-crafted goal from Hany Mukhtar.
âI like the fact that it shows character. I just didn't like the first 32 minutes. I thought we were too passive in general terms,â Smith said of his sideâs rally. âWe can't be that. We have to be on it every game. If you're not, you get found out.â
With unseasonably warm weather in North Carolina pushing the heat index north of 90 degrees Fahrenheit, hydration breaks were in effect, and Smith and his staff took advantage of one shortly afterward to adjust their teamâs shape and approach to possession buildups.
But there were still heated exchanges at the intermission, with Smith not the only one to raise his voice.
âFirst half, we didn't get near them; the intensity wasn't there,â said Charlotte captain Ashley Westwood.
âThe gaffer changed a few things at halftime, a few things were said. And that shows where we are as a group. There was heavy words said between a lot of us, and yeah, it shows the character we've got now. We're not even playing at our best, and I think we're just standing second in the league.
âSo to show the character today, to come back and win that game, it was massive.â
A grisly injury sustained by Walker Zimmerman in the 71st minute may have also played a role in the last-gasp turnaround, Nashvilleâs center back and spiritual leader taking a boot to the face from CLT winger Kerwin Vargas as he headed away a cross into the NSC penalty box. Zimmerman was taken to the hospital and his NSC colleague Dan Lovitz later acknowledged the âunique situation, something that no one ever wants to see happenâ affected their focus despite their best efforts.
The 29,591 Queen City faithful in attendance also played their role, and Westwood went as far as to credit their noise for his squad pulling out all three points. CLT now boast an impressive 29W-12L-14D all-time in regular-season action at the Bank.
âEver since I've been here, it's been a fortress. We feel confident here. We were awful today again, but the fans, certainly that section behind the goal, that gets you through games,â said the English midfielder.
âIt's not us that won the game today. I think that was them that won the game today. So we thank them for that. We've got a great connection with our supporters and the whole city, and we need more of that, and hopefully they'll push us to win a few trophies.â
Toklomatiâs well-taken strike was his first in MLS play and notably, Westwood made no secret of the fact the young Israeliâs breakthrough could light a fire underneath starter Patrick Agyemang, who still has just one goal for CLT in the seasonâs opening months.
Itâs that sort of depth and internal competition that can fuel big achievements.
âHe was fantastic,â said Westwood of Toklomati. âPat's been phenomenal for us, but now Pat needs to get back to what he was doing, because now he's got a fight in his hands. But that's what makes you better as players. Now we're all competing for the starting spot with the lads who have come on today and have put a good performance, and it makes the managerâs decision harder next week.â
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 2' | Foul | Joseph Paintsil (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Brayan Vera (Real Salt Lake). |
| 3' | Caution | Brayan Vera (Real Salt Lake) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 5' | Foul | Emiro Garces (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Diego Luna (Real Salt Lake). |
| 7' | Offside | Offside, Real Salt Lake. Diego Luna is caught offside. |
| 12' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Real Salt Lake). Executed by Diogo Gonçalves. |
| 14' | Foul | Joseph Paintsil (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Diogo Gonçalves (Real Salt Lake). |
| 16' | Foul | Joseph Paintsil (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Alexandros Katranis (Real Salt Lake). |
| 19' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Diogo Gonçalves's (Real Salt Lake) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 43% goes over. |
| 21' | Goal | Goal! 1:0. Diego Luna (Real Salt Lake) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 20% to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Alexandros Katranis, second assist by Diogo Gonçalves. |
| 22' | Foul | Diego Luna (Real Salt Lake) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Mathias JĂžrgensen (LA Galaxy). |
| 24' | Foul | Foul by Dominik Marczuk (Real Salt Lake). |
| 26' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Tucker Lepley's (LA Galaxy) with left footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Emeka Eneli. |
| 26' | Goal | Goal! 2:0. Diego Luna (Real Salt Lake) scored with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 33% to the bottom right corner. |
| 29' | Foul | Emiro Garces (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Braian Ojeda (Real Salt Lake). |
| 30' | Foul | Harbor Miller (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Alexandros Katranis (Real Salt Lake). |
| 33' | Foul | Emeka Eneli (Real Salt Lake) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Miguel Berry (LA Galaxy). |
| 33' | Foul | Harbor Miller (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Alexandros Katranis (Real Salt Lake). |
| 36' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Real Salt Lake). Executed by Alexandros Katranis. |
| 37' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Diego FagĂșndez's (LA Galaxy) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 7% is blocked by Bode Hidalgo. |
| 38' | Foul | Diogo Gonçalves (Real Salt Lake) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Joseph Paintsil (LA Galaxy). |
| 39' | Foul | Tucker Lepley (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Braian Ojeda (Real Salt Lake). |
| 40' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Diogo Gonçalves's (Real Salt Lake) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 5% is blocked by Harbor Miller. |
| 40' | Foul | Brayan Vera (Real Salt Lake) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Joseph Paintsil (LA Galaxy). |
| 43' | Foul | Emeka Eneli (Real Salt Lake) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Miguel Berry (LA Galaxy). |
| 44' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Ariath Piol's (Real Salt Lake) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 10% misses to the left. |
| 45'+3' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Rubén Ramos Jr.'s (LA Galaxy) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% misses to the left. |
| 45'+4' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, Real Salt Lake 2, LA Galaxy 0. |
| 46' | Substitution | Substitution, LA Galaxy. Eriq Zavaleta replaces Edwin Cerrillo. |
| 46' | Substitution | Substitution, LA Galaxy. Isaiah Parente replaces Rubén Ramos Jr.. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: Real Salt Lake 2, LA Galaxy 0. |
| 47' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Tucker Lepley's (LA Galaxy) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 7% misses to the right. |
| 50' | Foul | Braian Ojeda (Real Salt Lake) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Isaiah Parente (LA Galaxy). |
| 53' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Tucker Lepley's (LA Galaxy) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 9% goes over. |
| 55' | Foul | Harbor Miller (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Alexandros Katranis (Real Salt Lake). |
| 56' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Diego FagĂșndez's (LA Galaxy) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by Diego Luna. |
| 59' | Foul | Isaiah Parente (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Bode Hidalgo (Real Salt Lake). |
| 59' | Substitution | Substitution, LA Galaxy. Matheus Nascimento replaces Joseph Paintsil. |
| 59' | Substitution | Substitution, LA Galaxy. Elijah Wynder replaces Diego FagĂșndez. |
| 61' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (LA Galaxy). Executed by Isaiah Parente. |
| 69' | Substitution | Substitution, Real Salt Lake. Jesus Barea replaces Diogo Gonçalves. |
| 69' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Real Salt Lake). Executed by Alexandros Katranis. |
| 69' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Brayan Vera's (Real Salt Lake) with left footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% misses to the right. |
| 70' | Foul | Harbor Miller (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Alexandros Katranis (Real Salt Lake). |
| 70' | Caution | Alexandros Katranis (Real Salt Lake) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 72' | Foul | Jesus Barea (Real Salt Lake) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Tucker Lepley (LA Galaxy). |
| 72' | Caution | Tucker Lepley (LA Galaxy) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 73' | Foul | Matheus Nascimento (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jesus Barea (Real Salt Lake). |
| 73' | Foul | JuliĂĄn Aude (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Dominik Marczuk (Real Salt Lake). |
| 74' | Caution | Dominik Marczuk (Real Salt Lake) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 74' | Foul | Rafael Cabral (Real Salt Lake) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Matheus Nascimento (LA Galaxy). |
| 75' | Substitution | Substitution, LA Galaxy. John Nelson replaces JuliĂĄn Aude. |
| 78' | Substitution | Substitution, Real Salt Lake. Zavier Gozo replaces Ariath Piol. |
| 78' | Substitution | Substitution, Real Salt Lake. Tyler Wolff replaces Dominik Marczuk. |
| 81' | Foul | Elijah Wynder (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Tyler Wolff (Real Salt Lake). |
| 84' | Substitution | Substitution, Real Salt Lake. Sam Junqua replaces Alexandros Katranis. |
| 86' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Real Salt Lake). Executed by Jesus Barea. |
| 86' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Brayan Vera's (Real Salt Lake) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Isaiah Parente. |
| 88' | Foul | Matheus Nascimento (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Bode Hidalgo (Real Salt Lake). |
| 88' | ShotAtGoal | Eriq Zavaleta (LA Galaxy) with left footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 16%. |
| 89' | Foul | Jesus Barea (Real Salt Lake) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Mathias JĂžrgensen (LA Galaxy). |
| 89' | Caution | Mathias JĂžrgensen (LA Galaxy) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 90'+3' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Mathias JĂžrgensen's (LA Galaxy) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by Jesus Barea. |
| 90'+4' | Foul | Miguel Berry (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Justen Glad (Real Salt Lake). |
| 90'+5' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Tucker Lepley's (LA Galaxy) with left footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% is saved by Rafael Cabral. |
| 90'+6' | Foul | Braian Ojeda (Real Salt Lake) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Miguel Berry (LA Galaxy). |
| 90'+7' | Foul | Matheus Nascimento (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Brayan Vera (Real Salt Lake). |
| 90'+8' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, Real Salt Lake 2, LA Galaxy 0. |
| 90'+8' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
Diego Luna was a man on a mission for Real Salt Lake during Matchday 7.
Diego Luna was a man on a mission for Real Salt Lake during Matchday 7.
RSL's All-Star midfielder scored twice in five minutes to pace his side in Saturday's 2-0 win over the LA Galaxy at America First Field.
Luna slotted home Alexandros Katranis' low cross from close range in the 21st minute before surprising LA center back Zanka in the 26th minute to make it two goals in rapid succession.
According to head coach Pablo Mastroeni, the 21-year-old's impact went far beyond the scoresheet.
"What I saw was a guy that wanted to fight for the team. I saw a guy that was making slide tackles, double back pressing," Mastroeni told reporters post-match. "I saw a guy that was just engaged and wanted to win the game tonight.
"So to put two goals on top of that, I think speaks volumes of where heâs going with his career."
The 2024 MLS Young Player of the Year, Luna continues to raise his profile as the centerpiece of RSL's attack and an emerging figure for the US men's national team under head coach Mauricio Pochettino.
"We had one of the national teamâs assistant coaches [Miguel DâAgostino] in town for the last couple of days, spent some time with him and he obviously talked to Diego," Mastroeni said. "And I think it was an inspired performance.
"And I think he sees what lies before him if he keeps in this form. So, I couldn't be happier for Diego Luna."
With his five-minute scoring outburst, Luna reached 3g/2a on the season as Salt Lake snapped a two-game losing streak to improve to 3W-4L-0D (nine points). The brace also ensured that Luna became the youngest player in club history to reach 15g/15a.
Additionally, Saturday's performance further solidified his status as the figurehead of the RSL squad.
"I think I'm still a leader that shows with the ball at my feet and how I'm playing and how I work," Luna said. "I think it's good to show the other guys and talk to them, to help their confidence or help them with their play and stuff like that."
Mastroeni amplified Luna's influence even further, claiming RSL can go as far as the rising playmaker is determined to take them.
"If we keep getting those performances from Diego Luna, things will change really quickly for the group," Mastroeni said.
"And [for] Diego Luna."
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 4' | Foul | Souleyman Doumbia (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ahmed Qasem (Nashville SC). |
| 5' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. GastĂłn Brugman's (Nashville SC) with right footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% is saved by Kristijan Kahlina. |
| 6' | Foul | Patrick Agyemang (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by GastĂłn Brugman (Nashville SC). |
| 9' | Foul | Foul by Sam Surridge (Nashville SC). |
| 10' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Edvard Tagseth's (Nashville SC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 6% is blocked by Brandt Bronico. |
| 11' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Nashville SC). Executed by Edvard Tagseth. |
| 11' | Foul | Wilfried Zaha (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Hany Mukhtar (Nashville SC). |
| 13' | Foul | Djibril Diani (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by GastĂłn Brugman (Nashville SC). |
| 13' | Caution | Andy Najar (Nashville SC) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 16' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Charlotte FC). Executed by Pep Biel. |
| 16' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Hany Mukhtar's (Nashville SC) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 12% misses to the right. |
| 19' | Foul | Foul by GastĂłn Brugman (Nashville SC). |
| 21' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Ahmed Qasem's (Nashville SC) with left footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 5% is saved by Kristijan Kahlina. |
| 23' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Andy Najar's (Nashville SC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is saved by Kristijan Kahlina. |
| 27' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Sam Surridge's (Nashville SC) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 6% is blocked by Nathan Byrne. |
| 27' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Nashville SC). Executed by Hany Mukhtar. |
| 28' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Nashville SC). Executed by Hany Mukhtar. |
| 29' | Foul | GastĂłn Brugman (Nashville SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Djibril Diani (Charlotte FC). |
| 30' | Foul | Sam Surridge (Nashville SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ashley Westwood (Charlotte FC). |
| 32' | Goal | Goal! 0:1. Hany Mukhtar (Nashville SC) scored with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 52% to the central bottom zone. |
| 40' | Foul | Sam Surridge (Nashville SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Patrick Agyemang (Charlotte FC). |
| 41' | Foul | Ashley Westwood (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Alex Muyl (Nashville SC). |
| 43' | Foul | Wilfried Zaha (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by GastĂłn Brugman (Nashville SC). |
| 44' | Foul | Hany Mukhtar (Nashville SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Pep Biel (Charlotte FC). |
| 44' | Foul | Foul by Daniel Lovitz (Nashville SC). |
| 45' | Foul | Alex Muyl (Nashville SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Patrick Agyemang (Charlotte FC). |
| 45'+1' | Foul | Patrick Agyemang (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jack Maher (Nashville SC). |
| 45'+1' | Offside | Offside, Charlotte FC. Wilfried Zaha is caught offside. |
| 45'+2' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Alex Muyl's (Nashville SC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 7% is saved by Kristijan Kahlina. |
| 45'+3' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Charlotte FC). Executed by Pep Biel. |
| 45'+3' | Foul | Nathan Byrne (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Hany Mukhtar (Nashville SC). |
| 45'+4' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, Charlotte FC 0, Nashville SC 1. |
| 46' | Substitution | Substitution, Charlotte FC. Kerwin Vargas replaces Djibril Diani. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: Charlotte FC 0, Nashville SC 1. |
| 47' | Foul | Patrick Agyemang (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ahmed Qasem (Nashville SC). |
| 47' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Kerwin Vargas's (Charlotte FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 10% misses to the right. |
| 49' | Foul | Wilfried Zaha (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ahmed Qasem (Nashville SC). |
| 50' | Offside | Offside, Charlotte FC. Kerwin Vargas is caught offside. |
| 52' | Foul | Hany Mukhtar (Nashville SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ashley Westwood (Charlotte FC). |
| 52' | Caution | Ashley Westwood (Charlotte FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 53' | Offside | Offside, Nashville SC. Alex Muyl is caught offside. |
| 54' | Foul | Walker Zimmerman (Nashville SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Patrick Agyemang (Charlotte FC). |
| 55' | Offside | Offside, Nashville SC. Sam Surridge is caught offside. |
| 56' | Foul | Kerwin Vargas (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Daniel Lovitz (Nashville SC). |
| 58' | Foul | Nathan Byrne (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Alex Muyl (Nashville SC). |
| 60' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Charlotte FC). Executed by Pep Biel. |
| 60' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Kerwin Vargas's (Charlotte FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is saved by Joe Willis. |
| 61' | Foul | Foul by Sam Surridge (Nashville SC). |
| 62' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Sam Surridge's (Nashville SC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Adilson Malanda. |
| 63' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Nashville SC). Executed by Hany Mukhtar. |
| 63' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Sam Surridge's (Nashville SC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 9% is blocked by Tim Ream. |
| 65' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Nashville SC). Executed by Edvard Tagseth. |
| 68' | Foul | Ashley Westwood (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Edvard Tagseth (Nashville SC). |
| 68' | Caution | Edvard Tagseth (Nashville SC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 70' | Foul | Foul by Ahmed Qasem (Nashville SC). |
| 72' | Foul | Walker Zimmerman (Nashville SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kerwin Vargas (Charlotte FC). |
| 72' | Caution | Kerwin Vargas (Charlotte FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 76' | Substitution | Substitution, Charlotte FC. Andrew Privett replaces Souleyman Doumbia. |
| 76' | Substitution | Substitution, Charlotte FC. Eryk Williamson replaces Brandt Bronico. |
| 76' | Substitution | Substitution, Charlotte FC. Idan Toklomati replaces Patrick Agyemang. |
| 78' | Substitution | Substitution, Nashville SC. Jeisson Palacios replaces Walker Zimmerman. |
| 81' | Foul | Alex Muyl (Nashville SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Eryk Williamson (Charlotte FC). |
| 82' | Foul | Alex Muyl (Nashville SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Eryk Williamson (Charlotte FC). |
| 83' | Foul | Wilfried Zaha (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Andy Najar (Nashville SC). |
| 85' | Goal | Goal! 1:1. Wilfried Zaha (Charlotte FC) scored from penalty with right footed shot with an xG of 77% to the bottom left corner. |
| 86' | Offside | Offside, Nashville SC. Hany Mukhtar is caught offside. |
| 87' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Kerwin Vargas's (Charlotte FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 6% is saved by Joe Willis. |
| 88' | Substitution | Substitution, Nashville SC. Patrick Yazbek replaces Ahmed Qasem. |
| 88' | Substitution | Substitution, Nashville SC. Jacob Shaffelburg replaces Alex Muyl. |
| 88' | Substitution | Substitution, Nashville SC. Josh Bauer replaces Andy Najar. |
| 90' | Goal | Goal! 2:1. Idan Toklomati (Charlotte FC) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box to the middle right zone. Assisted by Pep Biel. |
| 90'+2' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Nashville SC). Executed by Edvard Tagseth. |
| 90'+2' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Josh Bauer's (Nashville SC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 8% goes over. |
| 90'+2' | Foul | Pep Biel (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jack Maher (Nashville SC). |
| 90'+3' | Offside | Offside, Charlotte FC. Idan Toklomati is caught offside. |
| 90'+3' | Substitution | Substitution, Charlotte FC. Liel Abada replaces Pep Biel. |
| 90'+4' | Offside | Offside, Nashville SC. Jacob Shaffelburg is caught offside. |
| 90'+7' | Substitution | Substitution, Nashville SC. Teal Bunbury replaces Daniel Lovitz. |
| 90'+7' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Nashville SC). Executed by Edvard Tagseth. |
| 90'+8' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Sam Surridge's (Nashville SC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 16% goes over to the right. |
| 90'+8' | Substitution | Substitution, Charlotte FC. IĂșri Tavares replaces Wilfried Zaha. |
| 90'+8' | Offside | Offside, Charlotte FC. Liel Abada is caught offside. |
| 90'+10' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Sam Surridge's (Nashville SC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 30% is saved by Kristijan Kahlina. |
| 90'+11' | Foul | Jacob Shaffelburg (Nashville SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Nathan Byrne (Charlotte FC). |
| 90'+11' | Caution | Nathan Byrne (Charlotte FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 90'+12' | Foul | Hany Mukhtar (Nashville SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by IĂșri Tavares (Charlotte FC). |
| 90'+13' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Nashville SC). Executed by Edvard Tagseth. |
| 90'+13' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Hany Mukhtar's (Nashville SC) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 6% is saved by Kristijan Kahlina. |
| 90'+13' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, Charlotte FC 2, Nashville SC 1. |
| 90'+13' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
Nashville SC captain Walker Zimmerman was briefly hospitalized on Saturday after suffering a frightening injury in the Coyotesâ 2-1 loss at Charlotte FC.
Nashville SC captain Walker Zimmerman was briefly hospitalized on Saturday after suffering a frightening injury in the Coyotesâ 2-1 loss at Charlotte FC.
Zimmerman received medical care and was eventually released hours after taking a kick to the face when he headed away a cross as Charlotte winger Kerwin Vargas attempted an overhead kick in the 71st minute at Bank of America Stadium.
The 31-year-old center back got extensive treatment on the pitch and was fitted with a neck brace before being wheeled off on a gurney, leading to 11-plus minutes of added time at the gameâs conclusion.
âHe's been taken to a local hospital in stable condition,â Nashville head coach B.J. Callaghan told reporters postgame. âHe is responsive. So everything is being handled by the medical professionals and we'll let that process take place. But he's under good care and we send him the best vibes that we can.â
A five-time MLS Best XI honoree, two-time MLS Defender of the Year winner and 2022 World Cup veteran with the US men's national team, Zimmerman was playing in his 273rd career regular-season match.
The incident caps a trying week for Nashville, with the deadly storms and flooding that ravaged much of Tennessee complicating their preparations for the trip to North Carolina.
âWe're not going to make any excuses as a group, but it's been a strange week, I'll say, for us. I thought the group overall handled things really well,â said Callaghan. âWith the final piece kind of being the moment where Walker goes down. We have a ânext man upâ mentality and I'm proud of the group, of the way that they responded, and there's some areas that we'll learn from.â
Charlotte scored both goals after Zimmermanâs departure. NSC had dominated the gameâs early stages, but suffered their third loss of the season.
âJust a difficult situation. You have a guy trying to score a spectacular goal, who has no mal[icious] intent, has no idea Walker is going to stick his head in there. He's just trying to score a goal, and Walker is going to put his face in there to try to save a goal, and he ultimately did,â said Nashville left back Dan Lovitz. âIt's tough. I'd be lying if I said it wasn't something that was tough to watch and maybe impacted us a little bit. But we pride ourselves on trying to move forward.
âIt was a unique situation, and I think something that no one ever wants to see happen.â
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 1' | Foul | Mohamed Farsi (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kyle Hiebert (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 6' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Darlington Nagbe's (Columbus Crew) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 8% is blocked by Josh Yaro. |
| 7' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Diego Rossi's (Columbus Crew) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 18% is saved by Ben Lundt. |
| 7' | ShotAtGoal | JoĂŁo Klauss (St. Louis CITY SC) hits the cross bar from the centre of the box with an xG of 34%. |
| 7' | Goal | Goal! 1:0. JoĂŁo Klauss (St. Louis CITY SC) scored with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 15% to the middle right zone. |
| 8' | Foul | Cedric Teuchert (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Aziel Jackson (Columbus Crew). |
| 11' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Max Arfsten's (Columbus Crew) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 47% misses to the left. |
| 12' | Foul | Célio Pompeu (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Steven Moreira (Columbus Crew). |
| 13' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Cedric Teuchert's (St. Louis CITY SC) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 30% goes over. |
| 14' | Offside | Offside, St. Louis CITY SC. Conrad Wallem is caught offside. |
| 17' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. JoĂŁo Klauss's (St. Louis CITY SC) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 3% is saved by Patrick Schulte. |
| 17' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Max Arfsten's (Columbus Crew) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 11% is blocked by Josh Yaro. |
| 17' | Foul | JoĂŁo Klauss (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Malte Amundsen (Columbus Crew). |
| 20' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Columbus Crew). Executed by Dylan Chambost. |
| 22' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Columbus Crew). Executed by Diego Rossi. |
| 27' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Columbus Crew). Executed by Diego Rossi. |
| 28' | Foul | JoĂŁo Klauss (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Malte Amundsen (Columbus Crew). |
| 28' | Foul | Steven Moreira (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Célio Pompeu (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 29' | Foul | Darlington Nagbe (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Célio Pompeu (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 31' | Substitution | Substitution, St. Louis CITY SC. Akil Watts replaces Josh Yaro. |
| 32' | Foul | Mohamed Farsi (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Conrad Wallem (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 33' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. JoĂŁo Klauss's (St. Louis CITY SC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 11% misses to the right. |
| 34' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Steven Moreira's (Columbus Crew) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 10% is saved by Ben Lundt. |
| 34' | Foul | Akil Watts (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Darlington Nagbe (Columbus Crew). |
| 35' | Foul | Darlington Nagbe (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Cedric Teuchert (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 36' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Diego Rossi's (Columbus Crew) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% is blocked by Timo Baumgartl. |
| 36' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Columbus Crew). Executed by Dylan Chambost. |
| 37' | Foul | Diego Rossi (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Célio Pompeu (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 39' | Foul | Sean Zawadzki (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Célio Pompeu (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 39' | Caution | Célio Pompeu (St. Louis CITY SC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 40' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Aziel Jackson's (Columbus Crew) with left footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 7% is saved by Ben Lundt. |
| 41' | Offside | Offside, Columbus Crew. Max Arfsten is caught offside. |
| 43' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. JoĂŁo Klauss's (St. Louis CITY SC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 8% is saved by Patrick Schulte. |
| 44' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Aziel Jackson's (Columbus Crew) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 4% is blocked by Henry Kessler. |
| 45' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Max Arfsten's (Columbus Crew) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 39% goes over. |
| 45' | Foul | Aziel Jackson (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Alfredo Morales (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 45'+1' | Foul | Diego Rossi (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Timo Baumgartl (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 45'+2' | Goal | Goal! 1:1. Steven Moreira (Columbus Crew) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 19% to the lower left central zone. Assisted by Max Arfsten, second assist by Diego Rossi. |
| 45'+4' | Foul | Jacen Russell-Rowe (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Henry Kessler (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 45'+4' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Aziel Jackson's (Columbus Crew) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 23% misses to the right. |
| 45'+6' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, St. Louis CITY SC 1, Columbus Crew 1. |
| 46' | Substitution | Substitution, Columbus Crew. DĂĄniel Gazdag replaces Aziel Jackson. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: St. Louis CITY SC 1, Columbus Crew 1. |
| 48' | Foul | Cedric Teuchert (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by DĂĄniel Gazdag (Columbus Crew). |
| 50' | Offside | Offside, Columbus Crew. DĂĄniel Gazdag is caught offside. |
| 51' | Foul | Mohamed Farsi (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Célio Pompeu (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 55' | Goal | Goal! 1:2. Diego Rossi (Columbus Crew) scored with right footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 5% to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Dylan Chambost. |
| 58' | Foul | Célio Pompeu (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Mohamed Farsi (Columbus Crew). |
| 60' | Substitution | Substitution, St. Louis CITY SC. Simon Becher replaces Cedric Teuchert. |
| 63' | Foul | Diego Rossi (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Alfredo Morales (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 66' | Foul | Simon Becher (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sean Zawadzki (Columbus Crew). |
| 67' | FreeKick | Free kick saved. Marcel Hartel's (St. Louis CITY SC) with right footed shot from the left wing with an xG of 3% is saved by Patrick Schulte. |
| 68' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (St. Louis CITY SC). Executed by Marcel Hartel. |
| 68' | ShotAtGoal | Timo Baumgartl (St. Louis CITY SC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 15%. |
| 68' | GoalDisallowed | JoĂŁo Klauss (St. Louis CITY SC) disallowed a goal due to offside. |
| 68' | Offside | Offside, St. Louis CITY SC. JoĂŁo Klauss is caught offside. |
| 71' | Foul | DĂĄniel Gazdag (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Conrad Wallem (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 72' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Célio Pompeu's (St. Louis CITY SC) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 5% is blocked by Steven Moreira. |
| 72' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Simon Becher's (St. Louis CITY SC) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 15% misses to the right. |
| 76' | Foul | Akil Watts (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Max Arfsten (Columbus Crew). |
| 76' | Caution | Max Arfsten (Columbus Crew) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 84' | Substitution | Substitution, Columbus Crew. Taha Habroune replaces Diego Rossi. |
| 85' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Jacen Russell-Rowe's (Columbus Crew) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% is blocked by Timo Baumgartl. |
| 86' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. JoĂŁo Klauss's (St. Louis CITY SC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 19% is saved by Patrick Schulte. |
| 86' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (St. Louis CITY SC). Executed by Marcel Hartel. |
| 87' | Offside | Offside, St. Louis CITY SC. Marcel Hartel is caught offside. |
| 87' | Substitution | Substitution, St. Louis CITY SC. Tomas Ostrak replaces Marcel Hartel. |
| 87' | Substitution | Substitution, St. Louis CITY SC. MyKhi Joyner replaces Kyle Hiebert. |
| 88' | Foul | MyKhi Joyner (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Taha Habroune (Columbus Crew). |
| 88' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Simon Becher's (St. Louis CITY SC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 12% is saved by Patrick Schulte. |
| 89' | Foul | MyKhi Joyner (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Taha Habroune (Columbus Crew). |
| 90' | Substitution | Substitution, Columbus Crew. Amar SejdiÄ replaces Jacen Russell-Rowe. |
| 90'+1' | Substitution | Substitution, Columbus Crew. Cesar Ruvalcaba replaces Steven Moreira. |
| 90'+2' | Offside | Offside, St. Louis CITY SC. JoĂŁo Klauss is caught offside. |
| 90'+3' | Foul | Alfredo Morales (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Malte Amundsen (Columbus Crew). |
| 90'+5' | GoalDisallowed | DĂĄniel Gazdag (Columbus Crew) disallowed a goal due to offside. |
| 90'+5' | Offside | Offside, Columbus Crew. DĂĄniel Gazdag is caught offside. |
| 90'+5' | Caution | Henry Kessler (St. Louis CITY SC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 90'+6' | Substitution | Substitution, Columbus Crew. DeJuan Jones replaces Taha Habroune. |
| 90'+8' | Foul | Alfredo Morales (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by DeJuan Jones (Columbus Crew). |
| 90'+8' | Foul | Max Arfsten (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Conrad Wallem (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 90'+9' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, St. Louis CITY SC 1, Columbus Crew 2. |
| 90'+9' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
The Columbus Crew laid out their argument for being the team to beat in MLS this season with a determined 2-1 comeback victory at St. Louis CITY SC in Matchday 8's edition of Sunday Night Soccer presented by Continental Tire.
The Columbus Crew laid out their argument for being the team to beat in MLS this season with a determined 2-1 comeback victory at St. Louis CITY SC in Matchday 8's edition of Sunday Night Soccer presented by Continental Tire.
Courtesy of goals on either side of halftime from Steven Moreira and Diego Rossi, the Crew matched their longest unbeaten start to a league campaign at eight games (5W-0L-3D). The spectacular run rivals their 6W-0L-2D start to the 2010 season, completed 15 years ago.
"I didnât know," head coach Wilfried Nancy said post-game at Energizer Park. "Itâs a fact. I like when this is something factual.
"Iâm proud of that because there is a lot of work behind that. We are not looking for these kinds of things. These kinds of things happen naturally if we do good stuff."
In the process, the Crew reclaimed the top spot in the Eastern Conference (18 points) as one of two remaining unbeaten teams in the league alongside Inter Miami CF. Only Vancouver Whitecaps FC (19 points) top the Crew in the Supportersâ Shield standings.
"Itâs a really good feeling. Thereâs definitely some momentum going," defender Max Arfsten said. "I think the feeling is that we're all just cohesive.
"We're all working together, and no matter what, if we get scored on first like we did tonight, we all just kind of stay locked in and on the same page. I really think that's what it is. We know our system and we just know what we're capable of. Thatâs what pushes us through these tough games.â
Despite transferring Cucho HernĂĄndez to LaLiga side Real Betis for a club-record fee in the offseason, Columbus haven't missed a beat in 2025. Nearly a quarter of the way through the season, the Crew are setting the pace in the East.
âIt just feels like we're all on the same page, player for player, position for position,â Arfsten said.
âWe work on stuff in training, specific things for each specific game. Every week we kind of have an idea of how the opponent's going to defend and we just try and replicate that in training and then you see the products in the games.â
Filling Cuchoâs DP slot on the Crew roster (although not his striker position), new signing DĂĄniel Gazdag came off the bench at halftime to make an instant impact in his Crew debut following his recent $4 million trade from Philadelphia Union. Ten minutes into his debut, Gazdag sprung the attack, ripping through the heart of the St. Louis defense with the secondary assist on Rossiâs winning goal.
"You can see on the second goal, the way he combined with Dylan Chambost and after we give to Diego. Heâs a good player," Moreira described Gazdag. "We see in the first training he will help the team a lot. We have always had a good team, so with him, it will be very, very good."
No matter what is thrown at the Crew this season, Nancyâs squad continues to epitomize resilience. On Sunday night, victory required rebounding from an early deficit to claim a third consecutive 2-1 victory.
"Honestly, Iâm not surprised [by] the motivation of the Columbus Crew. We never give up," Moreira said.
"We conceded the first goal, but we [were] playing well. They got one chance, they score, but thatâs the motivation of the Columbus Crew. We never give up and we try to play, play, play again and score goals."
Columbus will aim for a statement result next Saturday when they host Miami in nearby Cleveland, Ohio at Huntington Bank Field (4:30 pm ET | MLS Season Pass).
The Eastern Conference powerhouses are the only two remaining unbeaten teams in the league, with Columbus the reigning Leagues Cup champions and Miami building off last year's record-setting, Supporters' Shield-winning campaign.
"It will be a great game against two of the best teams," Moreira said. "We will just try to enjoy and try to win again."
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 1' | Foul | Sergio Busquets (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Mauricio Pineda (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 2' | Foul | Benjamin Cremaschi (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Mauricio Pineda (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 3' | Caution | Mauricio Pineda (Chicago Fire FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 4' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Lionel Messi's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is saved by Chris Brady. |
| 4' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Lionel Messi. |
| 5' | Foul | Jonathan Bamba (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Tomås Avilés (Inter Miami CF). |
| 7' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Brian Gutiérrez's (Chicago Fire FC) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by Telasco Segovia. |
| 7' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Brian Gutiérrez's (Chicago Fire FC) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% goes over to the left. |
| 9' | Foul | Maximiliano FalcĂłn (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 12' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Jonathan Bamba's (Chicago Fire FC) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% is blocked by Tomås Avilés. |
| 12' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Chicago Fire FC). Executed by Philip Zinckernagel. |
| 12' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Hugo Cuypers's (Chicago Fire FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 7% is blocked by Tomås Avilés. |
| 12' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Brian Gutiérrez's (Chicago Fire FC) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% goes over to the left. |
| 17' | Foul | Omari Glasgow (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Telasco Segovia (Inter Miami CF). |
| 19' | Foul | Andrew Gutman (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Gonzalo LujĂĄn (Inter Miami CF). |
| 19' | Caution | Federico Redondo (Inter Miami CF) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 22' | Foul | Hugo Cuypers (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Gonzalo LujĂĄn (Inter Miami CF). |
| 23' | Foul | Sergio Oregel (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Luis SuĂĄrez (Inter Miami CF). |
| 23' | Caution | Luis SuĂĄrez (Inter Miami CF) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 24' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Hugo Cuypers's (Chicago Fire FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 6% is blocked by Maximiliano FalcĂłn. |
| 26' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Mauricio Pineda's (Chicago Fire FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 6% is saved by Oscar Ustari. |
| 27' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Chicago Fire FC). Executed by Philip Zinckernagel. |
| 27' | Foul | Luis SuĂĄrez (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jonathan Bamba (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 30' | Foul | Sergio Busquets (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Hugo Cuypers (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 33' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Brian Gutiérrez's (Chicago Fire FC) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 5% is saved by Oscar Ustari. |
| 34' | ShotAtGoal | Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago Fire FC) hits the right post from the right side of the box with an xG of 6%. |
| 36' | Offside | Offside, Inter Miami CF. Benjamin Cremaschi is caught offside. |
| 36' | Foul | Maximiliano Falcón (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Brian Gutiérrez (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 36' | Caution | Brian Gutiérrez (Chicago Fire FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 37' | Foul | Andrew Gutman (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Benjamin Cremaschi (Inter Miami CF). |
| 38' | Caution | Benjamin Cremaschi (Inter Miami CF) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 45'+1' | Foul | Foul by Noah Allen (Inter Miami CF). |
| 45'+1' | Offside | Offside, Chicago Fire FC. Andrew Gutman is caught offside. |
| 45'+1' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Luis SuĂĄrez's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 36% goes over to the left. |
| 45'+2' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, Chicago Fire FC 0, Inter Miami CF 0. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: Chicago Fire FC 0, Inter Miami CF 0. |
| 46' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Chicago Fire FC). Executed by Philip Zinckernagel. |
| 47' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Philip Zinckernagel's (Chicago Fire FC) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 9% is saved by Oscar Ustari. |
| 49' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Telasco Segovia's (Inter Miami CF) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 7% is saved by Chris Brady. |
| 49' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Lionel Messi. |
| 52' | Offside | Offside, Chicago Fire FC. Andrew Gutman is caught offside. |
| 57' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Andrew Gutman's (Chicago Fire FC) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 8% is blocked by Maximiliano FalcĂłn. |
| 58' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Chicago Fire FC). Executed by Philip Zinckernagel. |
| 59' | Foul | Jonathan Bamba (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sergio Busquets (Inter Miami CF). |
| 59' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. Jordi Alba replaces Tomås Avilés. |
| 60' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. Tadeo Allende replaces Telasco Segovia. |
| 62' | Foul | Lionel Messi (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jack Elliott (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 62' | Caution | Jack Elliott (Chicago Fire FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 64' | FreeKick | Free kick saved. Lionel Messi's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 6% is saved by Chris Brady. |
| 64' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Lionel Messi. |
| 66' | Offside | Offside, Chicago Fire FC. Hugo Cuypers is caught offside. |
| 67' | Foul | Maximiliano FalcĂłn (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Hugo Cuypers (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 68' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Lionel Messi's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 10% is blocked by Carlos TerĂĄn. |
| 68' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Brian Gutiérrez's (Chicago Fire FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 22% is saved by Oscar Ustari. |
| 71' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. Yannick Bright replaces Federico Redondo. |
| 71' | Substitution | Substitution, Chicago Fire FC. Maren Haile-Selassie replaces Brian Gutiérrez. |
| 72' | Foul | Mauricio Pineda (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Yannick Bright (Inter Miami CF). |
| 73' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Maren Haile-Selassie's (Chicago Fire FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% is saved by Oscar Ustari. |
| 76' | Foul | Lionel Messi (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sergio Oregel (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 76' | Caution | Sergio Oregel (Chicago Fire FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 78' | FreeKick | Free kick missed. Lionel Messi's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 9% goes over to the left. |
| 80' | Foul | Sergio Oregel (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Tadeo Allende (Inter Miami CF). |
| 80' | Substitution | Substitution, Chicago Fire FC. Dje DâAvilla replaces Mauricio Pineda. |
| 80' | Substitution | Substitution, Chicago Fire FC. Rominigue Kouamé replaces Philip Zinckernagel. |
| 80' | Foul | Jonathan Bamba (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Gonzalo LujĂĄn (Inter Miami CF). |
| 82' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Benjamin Cremaschi's (Inter Miami CF) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 6% is blocked by Omari Glasgow. |
| 84' | Foul | Lionel Messi (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Carlos TerĂĄn (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 84' | Caution | Carlos TerĂĄn (Chicago Fire FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 85' | Substitution | Substitution, Chicago Fire FC. Kellyn Acosta replaces Sergio Oregel. |
| 85' | Substitution | Substitution, Chicago Fire FC. Tom Barlow replaces Hugo Cuypers. |
| 86' | FreeKick | Free kick missed. Lionel Messi (Inter Miami CF) hits the cross bar from the right wing with an xG of 3%. |
| 86' | GoalDisallowed | Luis SuĂĄrez (Inter Miami CF) disallowed a goal due to offside. |
| 87' | Offside | Offside, Inter Miami CF. Luis SuĂĄrez is caught offside. |
| 88' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Jonathan Bamba's (Chicago Fire FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 27% is saved by Oscar Ustari. |
| 88' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Maren Haile-Selassie's (Chicago Fire FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 43% misses to the right. |
| 90' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Jordi Alba. |
| 90' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Jonathan Bamba's (Chicago Fire FC) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 19% is saved by Oscar Ustari. |
| 90' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Tadeo Allende's (Inter Miami CF) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 16% misses to the left. |
| 90'+1' | Foul | Foul by Andrew Gutman (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 90'+2' | Foul | Luis SuĂĄrez (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Omari Glasgow (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 90'+2' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Jordi Alba. |
| 90'+3' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, Chicago Fire FC 0, Inter Miami CF 0. |
| 90'+3' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
For the second time in three seasons, Chicago Fire FC broke their club attendance record when hosting Inter Miami CF.
The Fire welcomed 62,358 fans to Soldier Field on Sunday night for a 0-0 draw against Lionel Messi and the Herons.
Their previous record was set in October 2023, when
For the second time in three seasons, Chicago Fire FC broke their club attendance record when hosting Inter Miami CF.
The Fire welcomed 62,358 fans to Soldier Field on Sunday night for a 0-0 draw against Lionel Messi and the Herons.
Their previous record was set in October 2023, when Chicago beat Miami 4-1 in front of 62,124 fans.
The Fire are in their first season under ex-US men's national team manager Gregg Berhalter, looking to make the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs for the first time since 2017.
While he was held scoreless by Miami, Chicago striker Hugo Cuypers has a team-best five goals. He is tied for third in the early MLS Golden Boot presented by Audi race.
"It's nice to see this stadium filled up," Berhalter said postgame. "I think both teams put on a good effort and a good show for the fans."
Most MLS teams play in soccer-specific stadiums, but Soldier Field is also utilized by the NFL's Chicago Bears.
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 1' | Foul | Cristian Arango (San Jose Earthquakes) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sergi Palencia (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 2' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Cristian Arango's (San Jose Earthquakes) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 2% misses to the left. |
| 3' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Los Angeles Football Club). Executed by Marco Delgado. |
| 7' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (San Jose Earthquakes). Executed by Niko Tsakiris. |
| 8' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Marco Delgado's (Los Angeles Football Club) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 6% is blocked by Ian Harkes. |
| 9' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Los Angeles Football Club). Executed by Denis Bouanga. |
| 10' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Denis Bouanga's (Los Angeles Football Club) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 22% goes over. |
| 14' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Josef MartĂnez's (San Jose Earthquakes) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 33% is saved by Hugo Lloris. |
| 15' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Los Angeles Football Club). Executed by Denis Bouanga. |
| 15' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Nathan Ordaz's (Los Angeles Football Club) with left footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by VĂtor Costa. |
| 15' | Foul | Daniel De Sousa Britto (San Jose Earthquakes) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Olivier Giroud (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 20' | Substitution | Substitution, San Jose Earthquakes. Earl Edwards Jr. replaces Daniel De Sousa Britto. |
| 22' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Cristian Espinoza's (San Jose Earthquakes) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 2% is saved by Hugo Lloris. |
| 22' | Foul | AntĂŽnio Josenildo Rodrigues de Oliveira (San Jose Earthquakes) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Denis Bouanga (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 22' | Foul | Ryan Hollingshead (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Cristian Espinoza (San Jose Earthquakes). |
| 26' | Offside | Offside, Los Angeles Football Club. Nathan Ordaz is caught offside. |
| 28' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Nathan Ordaz's (Los Angeles Football Club) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 6% misses to the left. |
| 30' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (San Jose Earthquakes). Executed by Cristian Espinoza. |
| 31' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Cristian Arango's (San Jose Earthquakes) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 8% is blocked by Maxime Chanot. |
| 31' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Cristian Espinoza's (San Jose Earthquakes) with left footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% goes out of bounds. |
| 32' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. AntĂŽnio Josenildo Rodrigues de Oliveira's (San Jose Earthquakes) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by Maxime Chanot. |
| 33' | Offside | Offside, Los Angeles Football Club. Ryan Hollingshead is caught offside. |
| 35' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Los Angeles Football Club). Executed by Marco Delgado. |
| 36' | Offside | Offside, San Jose Earthquakes. Josef MartĂnez is caught offside. |
| 37' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Aaron Long's (Los Angeles Football Club) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Dave Romney. |
| 39' | Foul | AntĂŽnio Josenildo Rodrigues de Oliveira (San Jose Earthquakes) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Denis Bouanga (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 39' | Foul | Beau Leroux (San Jose Earthquakes) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Eddie Segura (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 41' | Foul | Olivier Giroud (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Bruno Wilson (San Jose Earthquakes). |
| 42' | Foul | Olivier Giroud (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Bruno Wilson (San Jose Earthquakes). |
| 42' | Caution | Bruno Wilson (San Jose Earthquakes) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 43' | Foul | Igor Jesus (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ian Harkes (San Jose Earthquakes). |
| 45' | Foul | AntĂŽnio Josenildo Rodrigues de Oliveira (San Jose Earthquakes) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Denis Bouanga (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 45'+1' | Foul | AntĂŽnio Josenildo Rodrigues de Oliveira (San Jose Earthquakes) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Nathan Ordaz (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 45'+6' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, Los Angeles Football Club 0, San Jose Earthquakes 0. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: Los Angeles Football Club 0, San Jose Earthquakes 0. |
| 46' | Foul | Denis Bouanga (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by AntĂŽnio Josenildo Rodrigues de Oliveira (San Jose Earthquakes). |
| 48' | Foul | Foul by Denis Bouanga (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 51' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Niko Tsakiris's (San Jose Earthquakes) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 17% is blocked by Aaron Long. |
| 51' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Cristian Arango's (San Jose Earthquakes) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 30% is blocked by Maxime Chanot. |
| 53' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Cristian Arango's (San Jose Earthquakes) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 9% is saved by Hugo Lloris. |
| 53' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (San Jose Earthquakes). Executed by Cristian Espinoza. |
| 54' | Foul | Niko Tsakiris (San Jose Earthquakes) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Marco Delgado (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 55' | Foul | Olivier Giroud (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Bruno Wilson (San Jose Earthquakes). |
| 56' | Foul | Ryan Hollingshead (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Cristian Espinoza (San Jose Earthquakes). |
| 58' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (San Jose Earthquakes). Executed by Cristian Espinoza. |
| 59' | Foul | Ryan Hollingshead (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ian Harkes (San Jose Earthquakes). |
| 61' | Foul | Igor Jesus (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Niko Tsakiris (San Jose Earthquakes). |
| 62' | Foul | AntĂŽnio Josenildo Rodrigues de Oliveira (San Jose Earthquakes) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Denis Bouanga (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 65' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Denis Bouanga's (Los Angeles Football Club) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 2% is saved by Earl Edwards Jr.. |
| 65' | Goal | Goal! 1:0. Sergi Palencia (Los Angeles Football Club) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 10% to the upper left central zone. |
| 67' | Substitution | Substitution, Los Angeles Football Club. Marlon Santos replaces Maxime Chanot. |
| 67' | Substitution | Substitution, Los Angeles Football Club. Cengiz Ănder replaces Nathan Ordaz. |
| 68' | Substitution | Substitution, San Jose Earthquakes. Mark-Anthony Kaye replaces Ian Harkes. |
| 68' | Substitution | Substitution, San Jose Earthquakes. Amahl Pellegrino replaces Niko Tsakiris. |
| 71' | Foul | Marco Delgado (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Mark-Anthony Kaye (San Jose Earthquakes). |
| 72' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Cengiz Ănder's (Los Angeles Football Club) with left footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Dave Romney. |
| 73' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Beau Leroux's (San Jose Earthquakes) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 11% is blocked by Eddie Segura. |
| 74' | Foul | AntĂŽnio Josenildo Rodrigues de Oliveira (San Jose Earthquakes) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Denis Bouanga (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 75' | Substitution | Substitution, San Jose Earthquakes. Ousseni Bouda replaces Beau Leroux. |
| 75' | Substitution | Substitution, San Jose Earthquakes. Daniel Munie replaces AntĂŽnio Josenildo Rodrigues de Oliveira. |
| 76' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Josef MartĂnez's (San Jose Earthquakes) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 10% misses to the left. |
| 79' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Amahl Pellegrino's (San Jose Earthquakes) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 46% goes over. |
| 80' | Foul | Marlon Santos (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Josef MartĂnez (San Jose Earthquakes). |
| 81' | Foul | Ousseni Bouda (San Jose Earthquakes) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Marco Delgado (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 82' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Mark-Anthony Kaye's (San Jose Earthquakes) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% misses to the right. |
| 83' | Substitution | Substitution, Los Angeles Football Club. Timothy Tillman replaces Marco Delgado. |
| 84' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Olivier Giroud's (Los Angeles Football Club) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 6% goes over. |
| 86' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Olivier Giroud's (Los Angeles Football Club) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 20% is saved by Earl Edwards Jr.. |
| 86' | Goal | Goal! 2:0. Denis Bouanga (Los Angeles Football Club) scored with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 84% to the bottom left corner. |
| 89' | Substitution | Substitution, Los Angeles Football Club. Adrian Wibowo replaces Olivier Giroud. |
| 90'+3' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (San Jose Earthquakes). Executed by Cristian Espinoza. |
| 90'+3' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Amahl Pellegrino's (San Jose Earthquakes) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Marlon Santos. |
| 90'+3' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. VĂtor Costa's (San Jose Earthquakes) with left footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% goes over. |
| 90'+5' | Goal | Goal! 2:1. Cristian Espinoza (San Jose Earthquakes) scored with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 8% to the top right corner. Assisted by Josef MartĂnez. |
| 90'+5' | Substitution | Substitution, San Jose Earthquakes. Preston Judd replaces VĂtor Costa. |
| 90'+8' | Foul | Timothy Tillman (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Cristian Arango (San Jose Earthquakes). |
| 90'+11' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Ousseni Bouda's (San Jose Earthquakes) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% goes over to the right. |
| 90'+12' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (San Jose Earthquakes). Executed by Cristian Espinoza. |
| 90'+13' | ShotAtGoal | Cengiz Ănder (Los Angeles Football Club) with left footed shot from the left wing with an xG of 10%. |
| 90'+13' | Offside | Offside, Los Angeles Football Club. Denis Bouanga is caught offside. |
| 90'+13' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
| 90'+13' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, Los Angeles Football Club 2, San Jose Earthquakes 1. |
"I felt free."
"I felt free."
Denis Bouanga opened his 2025 MLS scoring account on Saturday, grabbing a late goal that was the difference-maker in LAFC's 2-1 win over the San Jose Earthquakes.
Although he'd scored three times during the Black & Gold's run to the Concacaf Champions Cup quarterfinals, Bouanga had yet to find the back of the net heading into Matchday 8, while going goalless in his previous five matches across all competitions.
"It's always complicated to score the first goal," Bouanga said via a translator after the match. "I missed [another] opportunity. Now that I scored that goal, it should be okay. Other goals are going to come."
Still reeling from their heartbreaking CCC elimination at the hands of Inter Miami midweek while riding a two-game league losing streak, Steve Cherundolo & Co. needed a positive result on Saturday.
"It was a difficult week for us. Winning today was really important," the manager said. "I was also happy with the performance. Having only two days to rest and some travel, only one training session yesterday and to play in a different system - it's not easy to do.
"Compliments to the guys for applying those things they learned... I was very happy with the majority of the game."
Bouanga's 86th-minute goal, which followed Sergi Palencia's stunning opener earlier in the second half, was especially pleasing to Cherundolo.
"It's part of every finishing drill. When you finish, you don't shoot and stop; you always see if there's a rebound," he said. "We basically tell our attackers... there is an opportunity to score, no matter if it's unrealistic or easy, always score.
"Get used to and make it a habit of following the ball, following your shots, and finishing every play possible."
Off the mark in MLS for the season, Bouanga wasn't satisfied with the performance. Despite the win and the goal, he thought he should have done better.
"I felt that I should have scored two," he laughed after the match. "Hopefully this goal will bring many more."
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 3' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Houston Dynamo FC). Executed by Jack McGlynn. |
| 3' | Foul | Christian RamĂrez (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Femi Awodesu (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 5' | Foul | Amine Bassi (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Lucas Sanabria (LA Galaxy). |
| 6' | FreeKick | Free kick blocked. Ezequiel Ponce's (Houston Dynamo FC) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 5%. |
| 7' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Houston Dynamo FC). Executed by Jack McGlynn. |
| 8' | Foul | Gabriel Pec (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by JosĂ© Artur de Lima JĂșnior (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 14' | ShotAtGoal | Amine Bassi (Houston Dynamo FC) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 14%. |
| 14' | Goal | Goal! 0:1. Ezequiel Ponce (Houston Dynamo FC) scored with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 84% to the lower right central zone. Assisted by Amine Bassi, second assist by Sebastian Kowalczyk. |
| 16' | Foul | Foul by Joseph Paintsil (LA Galaxy). |
| 18' | Foul | Amine Bassi (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Lucas Sanabria (LA Galaxy). |
| 19' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Christian RamĂrez's (LA Galaxy) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 23% is saved by Blake Gillingham. |
| 20' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (LA Galaxy). Executed by Gabriel Pec. |
| 20' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Gabriel Pec's (LA Galaxy) with left footed shot from the right wing with an xG of 2% is blocked by Franco Escobar. |
| 20' | Caution | Emiro Garces (LA Galaxy) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 21' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (LA Galaxy). Executed by Gabriel Pec. |
| 22' | Foul | Edwin Cerrillo (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sebastian Kowalczyk (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 25' | Foul | Amine Bassi (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Edwin Cerrillo (LA Galaxy). |
| 25' | Caution | Edwin Cerrillo (LA Galaxy) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 27' | Foul | Christian RamĂrez (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Femi Awodesu (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 28' | Foul | Ezequiel Ponce (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Mathias JĂžrgensen (LA Galaxy). |
| 28' | Caution | Mathias JĂžrgensen (LA Galaxy) is shown the red card for the foul. |
| 30' | FreeKick | Free kick missed. Amine Bassi's (Houston Dynamo FC) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 5% misses to the left. |
| 32' | Foul | Sebastian Kowalczyk (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Gabriel Pec (LA Galaxy). |
| 33' | Foul | Gabriel Pec (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by JosĂ© Artur de Lima JĂșnior (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 34' | Foul | Joseph Paintsil (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jack McGlynn (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 35' | Foul | Joseph Paintsil (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Griffin Dorsey (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 35' | Caution | Griffin Dorsey (Houston Dynamo FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 37' | Foul | Emiro Garces (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by JosĂ© Artur de Lima JĂșnior (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 38' | Foul | Joseph Paintsil (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Erik Sviatchenko (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 39' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Houston Dynamo FC). Executed by Jack McGlynn. |
| 39' | Foul | Lucas Sanabria (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ezequiel Ponce (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 43' | Foul | Lucas Sanabria (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sebastian Kowalczyk (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 44' | Foul | JosĂ© Artur de Lima JĂșnior (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Gabriel Pec (LA Galaxy). |
| 45'+2' | Foul | Gabriel Pec (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Franco Escobar (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 45'+5' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, LA Galaxy 0, Houston Dynamo FC 1. |
| 46' | Substitution | Substitution, LA Galaxy. Isaiah Parente replaces Lucas Sanabria. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: LA Galaxy 0, Houston Dynamo FC 1. |
| 46' | Foul | Isaiah Parente (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Amine Bassi (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 51' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Ezequiel Ponce's (Houston Dynamo FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 21% is blocked by John Nelson. |
| 51' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Ezequiel Ponce's (Houston Dynamo FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 12% is saved by John McCarthy. |
| 52' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Houston Dynamo FC). Executed by Jack McGlynn. |
| 52' | ShotAtGoal | Sebastian Kowalczyk (Houston Dynamo FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4%. |
| 54' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Houston Dynamo FC). Executed by Jack McGlynn. |
| 54' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Erik Sviatchenko's (Houston Dynamo FC) with header from the right side of the box with an xG of 6% is saved by John McCarthy. |
| 56' | Foul | Christian RamĂrez (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by JosĂ© Artur de Lima JĂșnior (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 57' | Goal | Goal! 1:1. Diego FagĂșndez (LA Galaxy) scored from free kick with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% to the top right corner. |
| 58' | Foul | Joseph Paintsil (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jack McGlynn (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 61' | ShotAtGoal | Sebastian Kowalczyk (Houston Dynamo FC) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 4%. |
| 61' | ShotAtGoal | Ezequiel Ponce (Houston Dynamo FC) hits the left post from the centre of the box with an xG of 24%. |
| 62' | Foul | Joseph Paintsil (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Brooklyn Raines (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 63' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (LA Galaxy). Executed by Gabriel Pec. |
| 64' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Joseph Paintsil's (LA Galaxy) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% misses to the right. |
| 65' | Foul | Sebastian Kowalczyk (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Miki Yamane (LA Galaxy). |
| 67' | Offside | Offside, Houston Dynamo FC. Jack McGlynn is caught offside. |
| 70' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Gabriel Pec's (LA Galaxy) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by JosĂ© Artur de Lima JĂșnior. |
| 70' | Foul | Foul by JosĂ© Artur de Lima JĂșnior (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 72' | FreeKick | Free kick missed. Gabriel Pec's (LA Galaxy) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 10% misses to the left. |
| 72' | Substitution | Substitution, Houston Dynamo FC. NicolĂĄs Lodeiro replaces Brooklyn Raines. |
| 73' | Foul | Joseph Paintsil (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by NicolĂĄs Lodeiro (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 75' | Offside | Offside, Houston Dynamo FC. Griffin Dorsey is caught offside. |
| 78' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (LA Galaxy). Executed by Gabriel Pec. |
| 79' | Foul | Edwin Cerrillo (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ezequiel Ponce (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 82' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (LA Galaxy). Executed by Gabriel Pec. |
| 83' | Offside | Offside, Houston Dynamo FC. Amine Bassi is caught offside. |
| 83' | Substitution | Substitution, Houston Dynamo FC. Ibrahim Aliyu replaces Amine Bassi. |
| 83' | Substitution | Substitution, LA Galaxy. Tucker Lepley replaces Diego FagĂșndez. |
| 85' | Caution | Franco Escobar (Houston Dynamo FC) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 85' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Houston Dynamo FC). Executed by Jack McGlynn. |
| 85' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Erik Sviatchenko's (Houston Dynamo FC) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 11% misses to the right. |
| 87' | Foul | Emiro Garces (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ezequiel Ponce (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 87' | Substitution | Substitution, LA Galaxy. JuliĂĄn Aude replaces Christian RamĂrez. |
| 87' | Foul | Gabriel Pec (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Franco Escobar (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 89' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Ezequiel Ponce's (Houston Dynamo FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 12% goes over to the left. |
| 90'+1' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Jack McGlynn's (Houston Dynamo FC) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% goes over. |
| 90'+3' | Foul | Erik Sviatchenko (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Joseph Paintsil (LA Galaxy). |
| 90'+4' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Houston Dynamo FC). Executed by NicolĂĄs Lodeiro. |
| 90'+4' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
| 90'+4' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, LA Galaxy 1, Houston Dynamo FC 1. |
It was a very memorable night for the LA Galaxy's Diego FagĂșndez.
It was a very memorable night for the LA Galaxy's Diego FagĂșndez.
Although his side were unable to come away with all three points against the Houston Dynamo on Saturday, the veteran midfielder made history in the 57th minute, powering a long-range free kick into the top corner to salvage a 1-1 draw.
"When I hit that, once it left my foot, I knew it was in," FagĂșndez remarked post-match. "It just felt too good to be true. But like I said, I've been working those forever. So for one to finally go in and get that weight off someone."
With the tally, FagĂșndez reached 150 regular-season goal contributions, recording 74 goals and 76 assists across his MLS career. He is the second active player to reach that mark, joining FC Dallas' Luciano Acosta, and 16th overall.
Notably, the strike also put FagĂșndez within one goal of joining the prestigious 75-75 club. The next time the midfielder finds the back of the net, he will become the eighth player in league history to register at least 75 goals and 75 assists.
Earlier in the match, the long-time MLS midfielder and current Galaxy captain also made his 400th league appearance, checking off yet another career milestone in one night of action. The game was FagĂșndez's 295th professional start.
"It's amazing, 400 games and still going strong," said FagĂșndez. "And then about the goal, I think it was finally the moment that I've been waiting for."
Throughout his distinguished 16 MLS seasons, FagĂșndez has featured for LA, as well as Austin FC and the New England Revolution. He spent the vast majority of his career with the Revs, where he tallied 53g/40a.
FagĂșndez and the Galaxy are still searching for their first league win of the season and will return to action next Saturday when they travel to take on Austin (1:45 pm ET | MLS Season Pass).
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 2' | Foul | Ralph Priso (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Osman Bukari (Austin FC). |
| 4' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Myrto Uzuni's (Austin FC) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 3% is saved by Yohei Takaoka. |
| 5' | Foul | Jon Gallagher (Austin FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Emmanuel Sabbi (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 9' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Austin FC). Executed by Owen Wolff. |
| 9' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Myrto Uzuni's (Austin FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% is saved by Yohei Takaoka. |
| 9' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Guilherme Biro's (Austin FC) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 6% misses to the right. |
| 11' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Brian White's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 4% misses to the left. |
| 13' | Goal | Goal! 1:0. Brian White (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 37% to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Daniel RĂos, second assist by Ădier Ocampo. |
| 14' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Osman Bukari's (Austin FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 6% is blocked by Ădier Ocampo. |
| 14' | Foul | Emmanuel Sabbi (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Dani Pereira (Austin FC). |
| 15' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Brian White's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 13% misses to the left. |
| 20' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Austin FC). Executed by Owen Wolff. |
| 20' | Foul | Emmanuel Sabbi (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Owen Wolff (Austin FC). |
| 20' | Caution | Owen Wolff (Austin FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 21' | Foul | Dani Pereira (Austin FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ralph Priso (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 22' | Foul | Besard Sabovic (Austin FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Pedro Vite (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 24' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Julio Cascante's (Austin FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 5% is blocked by Guilherme Biro. |
| 25' | Foul | Besard Sabovic (Austin FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Brian White (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 26' | Foul | Ădier Ocampo (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Osman Bukari (Austin FC). |
| 29' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Austin FC). Executed by Owen Wolff. |
| 31' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Daniel RĂos's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with right footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% goes over. |
| 33' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Besard Sabovic's (Austin FC) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 8% goes over. |
| 34' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Emmanuel Sabbi's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 4% is blocked by Jon Gallagher. |
| 38' | Goal | Goal! 2:0. Brian White (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) scored with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 35% to the central bottom zone. Assisted by Emmanuel Sabbi, second assist by Ralph Priso. |
| 40' | Foul | Tristan Blackmon (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Brandon VĂĄzquez (Austin FC). |
| 44' | Foul | Besard Sabovic (Austin FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ădier Ocampo (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 45'+1' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Emmanuel Sabbi's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 23% is blocked by Jon Gallagher. |
| 45'+1' | Foul | Pedro Vite (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Osman Bukari (Austin FC). |
| 45'+3' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Brandon VĂĄzquez's (Austin FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 14% goes over. |
| 45'+4' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2, Austin FC 0. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2, Austin FC 0. |
| 46' | Foul | Tristan Blackmon (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Osman Bukari (Austin FC). |
| 47' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Emmanuel Sabbi's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% is saved by Brad Stuver. |
| 47' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). Executed by Pedro Vite. |
| 47' | Goal | Goal! 3:0. Emmanuel Sabbi (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 35% to the upper right central zone. |
| 49' | Foul | Brandon VĂĄzquez (Austin FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Tristan Blackmon (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 49' | Foul | Jon Gallagher (Austin FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ralph Priso (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 50' | Caution | Ralph Priso (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 55' | Foul | Guilherme Biro (Austin FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Andrés Cubas (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 57' | Offside | Offside, Austin FC. Brandon VĂĄzquez is caught offside. |
| 57' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Daniel RĂos's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 12% is blocked by Brendan Hines-Ike. |
| 58' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). Executed by Pedro Vite. |
| 59' | ShotAtGoal | Daniel RĂos (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 26%. |
| 59' | ShotAtGoal | Ranko VeselinoviÄ (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) hits the left post from the centre of the box with an xG of 53%. |
| 59' | Goal | Goal! 4:0. Brian White (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 32% to the lower right central zone. |
| 59' | Substitution | Substitution, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Sebastian Berhalter replaces Ralph Priso. |
| 60' | Substitution | Substitution, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Jean Claude Ngando replaces Pedro Vite. |
| 60' | Foul | Besard Sabovic (Austin FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Daniel RĂos (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 61' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Besard Sabovic's (Austin FC) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 5% goes over to the left. |
| 62' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Emmanuel Sabbi's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 5% is saved by Brad Stuver. |
| 65' | Foul | Ădier Ocampo (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Osman Bukari (Austin FC). |
| 66' | Substitution | Substitution, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Ali Ahmed replaces Emmanuel Sabbi. |
| 66' | Substitution | Substitution, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Giuseppe Bovalina replaces Ădier Ocampo. |
| 66' | Substitution | Substitution, Austin FC. Oleksandr Svatok replaces Julio Cascante. |
| 66' | Substitution | Substitution, Austin FC. JĂĄder Obrian replaces Osman Bukari. |
| 66' | Substitution | Substitution, Austin FC. NicolĂĄs Dubersarsky replaces Besard Sabovic. |
| 66' | Substitution | Substitution, Austin FC. Zan Kolmanic replaces Owen Wolff. |
| 68' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Austin FC). Executed by Zan Kolmanic. |
| 69' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Austin FC). Executed by Zan Kolmanic. |
| 69' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Jon Gallagher's (Austin FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% is blocked by Jean Claude Ngando. |
| 70' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Daniel RĂos's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 26% misses to the right. |
| 70' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Sebastian Berhalter's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 16% is saved by Brad Stuver. |
| 71' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). Executed by Sebastian Berhalter. |
| 71' | Foul | Brian White (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by NicolĂĄs Dubersarsky (Austin FC). |
| 72' | Penalty | Penalty saved. Daniel RĂos's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 77% is saved by Brad Stuver. |
| 72' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Giuseppe Bovalina's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 8% is saved by Brad Stuver. |
| 72' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Brian White's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 35% goes over to the left. |
| 73' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Brian White's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 7% is saved by Brad Stuver. |
| 73' | Foul | Jon Gallagher (Austin FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ali Ahmed (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 77' | Offside | Offside, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Giuseppe Bovalina is caught offside. |
| 78' | ShotAtGoal | Brian White (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) hits the left post from the centre of the box with an xG of 16%. |
| 78' | Substitution | Substitution, Austin FC. CJ Fodrey replaces Brandon VĂĄzquez. |
| 78' | Substitution | Substitution, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Jeevan Badwal replaces Andrés Cubas. |
| 79' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Jean Claude Ngando's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 11% is blocked by Dani Pereira. |
| 80' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Ali Ahmed's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 14% is blocked by Oleksandr Svatok. |
| 80' | Foul | Jean Claude Ngando (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by NicolĂĄs Dubersarsky (Austin FC). |
| 81' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Myrto Uzuni's (Austin FC) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 14% is saved by Yohei Takaoka. |
| 83' | Goal | Goal! 5:0. Brian White (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) scored with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 19% to the lower left zone. Assisted by Ali Ahmed, second assist by Jean Claude Ngando. |
| 86' | ShotAtGoal | Ali Ahmed (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) hits the left post from the central position outside the box with an xG of 9%. |
| 86' | Foul | NicolĂĄs Dubersarsky (Austin FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sebastian Berhalter (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 86' | Caution | Sebastian Berhalter (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 89' | Foul | Zan Kolmanic (Austin FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Brian White (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 90' | Caution | Zan Kolmanic (Austin FC) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 90' | Goal | Goal! 5:1. Dani Pereira (Austin FC) scored with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% to the middle right zone. |
| 90'+2' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). Executed by Sebastian Berhalter. |
| 90'+2' | Foul | Foul by Tristan Blackmon (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 90'+2' | Caution | Tristan Blackmon (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 90'+5' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Ali Ahmed's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 7% misses to the right. |
| 90'+6' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
| 90'+6' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, Vancouver Whitecaps FC 5, Austin FC 1. |
Brad Stuver's wildest save of the season won't even make the stat sheet.
Brad Stuver's wildest save of the season won't even make the stat sheet.
The Austin FC goalkeeper went far beyond the call of duty in Saturday's visit to Vancouver Whitecaps FC, picking up and removing a stray mouse that wandered onto the BC Place pitch.
A far more squeamish player may have buckled under pressure, but Stuver didn't even flinch as he cupped the tiny rodent in his gloves and jogged with it to the sidelines to help play resume quickly.
The pitch invader's cameo was followed by a five-goal outburst from the Whitecaps â including four from red-hot striker Brian White â in a 5-1 rout.
Maybe Vancouver will embrace the mouse as a new unofficial team mascot, much like New York City FC did last season after the now-legendary appearance of Raquinho during a 2-1 win at the Philadelphia Union.
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 2' | Foul | Ralph Priso (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Osman Bukari (Austin FC). |
| 4' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Myrto Uzuni's (Austin FC) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 3% is saved by Yohei Takaoka. |
| 5' | Foul | Jon Gallagher (Austin FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Emmanuel Sabbi (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 9' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Austin FC). Executed by Owen Wolff. |
| 9' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Myrto Uzuni's (Austin FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% is saved by Yohei Takaoka. |
| 9' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Guilherme Biro's (Austin FC) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 6% misses to the right. |
| 11' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Brian White's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 4% misses to the left. |
| 13' | Goal | Goal! 1:0. Brian White (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 37% to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Daniel RĂos, second assist by Ădier Ocampo. |
| 14' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Osman Bukari's (Austin FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 6% is blocked by Ădier Ocampo. |
| 14' | Foul | Emmanuel Sabbi (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Dani Pereira (Austin FC). |
| 15' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Brian White's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 13% misses to the left. |
| 20' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Austin FC). Executed by Owen Wolff. |
| 20' | Foul | Emmanuel Sabbi (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Owen Wolff (Austin FC). |
| 20' | Caution | Owen Wolff (Austin FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 21' | Foul | Dani Pereira (Austin FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ralph Priso (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 22' | Foul | Besard Sabovic (Austin FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Pedro Vite (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 24' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Julio Cascante's (Austin FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 5% is blocked by Guilherme Biro. |
| 25' | Foul | Besard Sabovic (Austin FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Brian White (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 26' | Foul | Ădier Ocampo (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Osman Bukari (Austin FC). |
| 29' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Austin FC). Executed by Owen Wolff. |
| 31' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Daniel RĂos's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with right footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% goes over. |
| 33' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Besard Sabovic's (Austin FC) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 8% goes over. |
| 34' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Emmanuel Sabbi's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 4% is blocked by Jon Gallagher. |
| 38' | Goal | Goal! 2:0. Brian White (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) scored with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 35% to the central bottom zone. Assisted by Emmanuel Sabbi, second assist by Ralph Priso. |
| 40' | Foul | Tristan Blackmon (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Brandon VĂĄzquez (Austin FC). |
| 44' | Foul | Besard Sabovic (Austin FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ădier Ocampo (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 45'+1' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Emmanuel Sabbi's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 23% is blocked by Jon Gallagher. |
| 45'+1' | Foul | Pedro Vite (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Osman Bukari (Austin FC). |
| 45'+3' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Brandon VĂĄzquez's (Austin FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 14% goes over. |
| 45'+4' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2, Austin FC 0. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2, Austin FC 0. |
| 46' | Foul | Tristan Blackmon (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Osman Bukari (Austin FC). |
| 47' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Emmanuel Sabbi's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% is saved by Brad Stuver. |
| 47' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). Executed by Pedro Vite. |
| 47' | Goal | Goal! 3:0. Emmanuel Sabbi (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 35% to the upper right central zone. |
| 49' | Foul | Brandon VĂĄzquez (Austin FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Tristan Blackmon (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 49' | Foul | Jon Gallagher (Austin FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ralph Priso (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 50' | Caution | Ralph Priso (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 55' | Foul | Guilherme Biro (Austin FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Andrés Cubas (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 57' | Offside | Offside, Austin FC. Brandon VĂĄzquez is caught offside. |
| 57' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Daniel RĂos's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 12% is blocked by Brendan Hines-Ike. |
| 58' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). Executed by Pedro Vite. |
| 59' | ShotAtGoal | Daniel RĂos (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 26%. |
| 59' | ShotAtGoal | Ranko VeselinoviÄ (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) hits the left post from the centre of the box with an xG of 53%. |
| 59' | Goal | Goal! 4:0. Brian White (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 32% to the lower right central zone. |
| 59' | Substitution | Substitution, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Sebastian Berhalter replaces Ralph Priso. |
| 60' | Substitution | Substitution, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Jean Claude Ngando replaces Pedro Vite. |
| 60' | Foul | Besard Sabovic (Austin FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Daniel RĂos (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 61' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Besard Sabovic's (Austin FC) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 5% goes over to the left. |
| 62' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Emmanuel Sabbi's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 5% is saved by Brad Stuver. |
| 65' | Foul | Ădier Ocampo (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Osman Bukari (Austin FC). |
| 66' | Substitution | Substitution, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Ali Ahmed replaces Emmanuel Sabbi. |
| 66' | Substitution | Substitution, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Giuseppe Bovalina replaces Ădier Ocampo. |
| 66' | Substitution | Substitution, Austin FC. Oleksandr Svatok replaces Julio Cascante. |
| 66' | Substitution | Substitution, Austin FC. JĂĄder Obrian replaces Osman Bukari. |
| 66' | Substitution | Substitution, Austin FC. NicolĂĄs Dubersarsky replaces Besard Sabovic. |
| 66' | Substitution | Substitution, Austin FC. Zan Kolmanic replaces Owen Wolff. |
| 68' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Austin FC). Executed by Zan Kolmanic. |
| 69' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Austin FC). Executed by Zan Kolmanic. |
| 69' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Jon Gallagher's (Austin FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% is blocked by Jean Claude Ngando. |
| 70' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Daniel RĂos's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 26% misses to the right. |
| 70' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Sebastian Berhalter's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 16% is saved by Brad Stuver. |
| 71' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). Executed by Sebastian Berhalter. |
| 71' | Foul | Brian White (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by NicolĂĄs Dubersarsky (Austin FC). |
| 72' | Penalty | Penalty saved. Daniel RĂos's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 77% is saved by Brad Stuver. |
| 72' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Giuseppe Bovalina's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 8% is saved by Brad Stuver. |
| 72' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Brian White's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 35% goes over to the left. |
| 73' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Brian White's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 7% is saved by Brad Stuver. |
| 73' | Foul | Jon Gallagher (Austin FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ali Ahmed (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 77' | Offside | Offside, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Giuseppe Bovalina is caught offside. |
| 78' | ShotAtGoal | Brian White (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) hits the left post from the centre of the box with an xG of 16%. |
| 78' | Substitution | Substitution, Austin FC. CJ Fodrey replaces Brandon VĂĄzquez. |
| 78' | Substitution | Substitution, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Jeevan Badwal replaces Andrés Cubas. |
| 79' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Jean Claude Ngando's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 11% is blocked by Dani Pereira. |
| 80' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Ali Ahmed's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 14% is blocked by Oleksandr Svatok. |
| 80' | Foul | Jean Claude Ngando (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by NicolĂĄs Dubersarsky (Austin FC). |
| 81' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Myrto Uzuni's (Austin FC) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 14% is saved by Yohei Takaoka. |
| 83' | Goal | Goal! 5:0. Brian White (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) scored with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 19% to the lower left zone. Assisted by Ali Ahmed, second assist by Jean Claude Ngando. |
| 86' | ShotAtGoal | Ali Ahmed (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) hits the left post from the central position outside the box with an xG of 9%. |
| 86' | Foul | NicolĂĄs Dubersarsky (Austin FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sebastian Berhalter (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 86' | Caution | Sebastian Berhalter (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 89' | Foul | Zan Kolmanic (Austin FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Brian White (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 90' | Caution | Zan Kolmanic (Austin FC) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 90' | Goal | Goal! 5:1. Dani Pereira (Austin FC) scored with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% to the middle right zone. |
| 90'+2' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). Executed by Sebastian Berhalter. |
| 90'+2' | Foul | Foul by Tristan Blackmon (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 90'+2' | Caution | Tristan Blackmon (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 90'+5' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Ali Ahmed's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 7% misses to the right. |
| 90'+6' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
| 90'+6' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, Vancouver Whitecaps FC 5, Austin FC 1. |
Brian White leads the way.
Brian White leads the way.
Vancouver Whitecaps FC stayed atop the Supporters' Shield standings thanks to White's four-goal outburst that paced Saturday's 5-1 rout of Austin FC at BC Place.
The 'Caps were looking at a tough matchup following their mid-week Concacaf Champions Cup heroics, welcoming an opponent that had allowed the least amount of goals (three) in MLS heading into Matchday 8.
White alone surpassed that tally, scoring four times to reach six goals on the season and level Philadelphia's Tai Baribo for the Golden Boot presented by Audi lead.
Additionally, the 29-year-old became the first Vancouver player to score four goals in an MLS game, capping off a week to remember.
âItâs one of those games where you can find a good rhythm,â White reflected. âI was just fortunate enough to put myself in good positions, some good chances, and I was just fortunate enough to put a couple away.â
The Whitecaps hit their stride early but turned the pressure up after manager Jesper SĂžrensen made some slight adjustments while Austin chased a goal. The hosts finished the night with 26 total shot attempts, an output that highlights just how dynamic the attack has become under SĂžrensen.
âWe have the ideas of how we would like to break through and create our chances,â SĂžrensen said. âIn the second half, the game opened up and we found our opportunities on the counterattack.â
Chances were found as the 'Caps became the first club to score more than once against the Verde & Black this season. A spectacular stat line, and one made even better considering their CCC obligations and that they've largely done it without star Designated Player Ryan Gauld, sidelined since early March with a knee injury.
âYou can only hope for games like this,â SĂžrensen said. âIt was a great, great performance. You see players have extraordinary games, Brian White had one today.â
Whiteâs spectacular night comes on the heels of USMNT call-ups during the January and March international windows, and this performance will be sure to catch head coach Mauricio Pochettinoâs eye.
With 10 goals across all competitions this season, as well as his first national team tally earlier in the year, White has done his part to put his name in the hat for a potential spot on this summer's Gold Cup roster, as well as future USMNT call-ups down the road.
âBrian is a top scorer, maybe they should have looked at him a little bit more today,â SĂžrensen quipped.
The Whitecaps finished the night in pole position for the Supporters' Shield and can rest easy with an extra week of recovery before they head to St. Louis on April 19 (8:30 pm ET | MLS Season Pass).
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 3' | Foul | Joseph Paintsil (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jon Gallagher (Austin FC). |
| 4' | Foul | Isaiah Parente (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Besard Sabovic (Austin FC). |
| 5' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Isaiah Parente's (LA Galaxy) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 12% is blocked by Brandon VĂĄzquez. |
| 5' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (LA Galaxy). Executed by Gabriel Pec. |
| 7' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Myrto Uzuni's (Austin FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 4% goes over. |
| 10' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Dani Pereira's (Austin FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 20% is blocked by John Nelson. |
| 10' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Austin FC). Executed by Owen Wolff. |
| 13' | Foul | Foul by Isaiah Parente (LA Galaxy). |
| 13' | Foul | Myrto Uzuni (Austin FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Emiro Garces (LA Galaxy). |
| 14' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Dani Pereira's (Austin FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% is saved by John McCarthy. |
| 15' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Austin FC). Executed by Owen Wolff. |
| 16' | ShotAtGoal | Brandon VĂĄzquez (Austin FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 5%. |
| 17' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Gabriel Pec's (LA Galaxy) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 12% is saved by Brad Stuver. |
| 17' | Offside | Offside, Austin FC. Owen Wolff is caught offside. |
| 19' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Gabriel Pec's (LA Galaxy) with left footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 3% is saved by Brad Stuver. |
| 20' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Austin FC). Executed by Owen Wolff. |
| 23' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Myrto Uzuni's (Austin FC) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% is saved by John McCarthy. |
| 25' | ShotAtGoal | Joseph Paintsil (LA Galaxy) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 1%. |
| 28' | ShotAtGoal | Gabriel Pec (LA Galaxy) hits the right post from the right side of the box with an xG of 14%. |
| 29' | Foul | Joseph Paintsil (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Dani Pereira (Austin FC). |
| 36' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Myrto Uzuni's (Austin FC) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 17% is blocked by Eriq Zavaleta. |
| 37' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (LA Galaxy). Executed by Gabriel Pec. |
| 40' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Brandon VĂĄzquez's (Austin FC) from the centre of the box with an xG of 12% goes over. |
| 42' | Foul | Joseph Paintsil (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jon Gallagher (Austin FC). |
| 44' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (LA Galaxy). Executed by Diego FagĂșndez. |
| 45' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Brandon VĂĄzquez's (Austin FC) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 10% misses to the right. |
| 45'+2' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, Austin FC 0, LA Galaxy 0. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: Austin FC 0, LA Galaxy 0. |
| 50' | Offside | Offside, Austin FC. JĂĄder Obrian is caught offside. |
| 53' | Foul | Besard Sabovic (Austin FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Isaiah Parente (LA Galaxy). |
| 53' | Caution | Isaiah Parente (LA Galaxy) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 55' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Austin FC). Executed by Owen Wolff. |
| 55' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Brandon VĂĄzquez's (Austin FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 26% misses to the right. |
| 57' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Austin FC). Executed by Myrto Uzuni. |
| 57' | Foul | Emiro Garces (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Besard Sabovic (Austin FC). |
| 58' | Foul | Dani Pereira (Austin FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Edwin Cerrillo (LA Galaxy). |
| 58' | Caution | Edwin Cerrillo (LA Galaxy) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 60' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Gabriel Pec's (LA Galaxy) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 7% is blocked by Brendan Hines-Ike. |
| 61' | Substitution | Substitution, Austin FC. Osman Bukari replaces JĂĄder Obrian. |
| 62' | Substitution | Substitution, LA Galaxy. Marco Reus replaces Christian RamĂrez. |
| 63' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Myrto Uzuni's (Austin FC) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 4% misses to the right. |
| 65' | Foul | Osman Bukari (Austin FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by John Nelson (LA Galaxy). |
| 67' | Penalty | Penalty saved. Brandon VĂĄzquez's (Austin FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 77% is saved by John McCarthy. |
| 68' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Austin FC). Executed by Owen Wolff. |
| 68' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Brandon VĂĄzquez's (Austin FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 18% goes over to the left. |
| 69' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Marco Reus's (LA Galaxy) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 7% goes over to the right. |
| 69' | Foul | Joseph Paintsil (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Oleksandr Svatok (Austin FC). |
| 70' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Gabriel Pec's (LA Galaxy) with left footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 4% is blocked by Brendan Hines-Ike. |
| 70' | Foul | Brendan Hines-Ike (Austin FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Gabriel Pec (LA Galaxy). |
| 71' | ShotAtGoal | Brandon VĂĄzquez (Austin FC) hits the right post from the right side of the box with an xG of 4%. |
| 73' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Austin FC). Executed by Dani Pereira. |
| 74' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Marco Reus's (LA Galaxy) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 2% is saved by Brad Stuver. |
| 76' | Substitution | Substitution, LA Galaxy. Lucas Sanabria replaces Isaiah Parente. |
| 76' | Substitution | Substitution, LA Galaxy. JuliĂĄn Aude replaces Diego FagĂșndez. |
| 76' | Substitution | Substitution, Austin FC. Zan Kolmanic replaces Guilherme Biro. |
| 77' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Gabriel Pec's (LA Galaxy) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 16% is saved by Brad Stuver. |
| 79' | Offside | Offside, LA Galaxy. Joseph Paintsil is caught offside. |
| 81' | Goal | Goal! 1:0. Brandon VĂĄzquez (Austin FC) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 75% to the central bottom zone. |
| 82' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (LA Galaxy). Executed by Joseph Paintsil. |
| 83' | Substitution | Substitution, LA Galaxy. Matheus Nascimento replaces Eriq Zavaleta. |
| 83' | Substitution | Substitution, LA Galaxy. Mauricio Cuevas replaces John Nelson. |
| 83' | Substitution | Substitution, Austin FC. CJ Fodrey replaces Brandon VĂĄzquez. |
| 84' | Substitution | Substitution, Austin FC. Ilie SĂĄnchez replaces Besard Sabovic. |
| 87' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (LA Galaxy). Executed by Joseph Paintsil. |
| 87' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Gabriel Pec's (LA Galaxy) with left footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 4% misses to the right. |
| 89' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Osman Bukari's (Austin FC) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 18% is saved by John McCarthy. |
| 89' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Miki Yamane's (LA Galaxy) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 6% goes over to the right. |
| 90'+1' | Foul | CJ Fodrey (Austin FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Emiro Garces (LA Galaxy). |
| 90'+1' | Caution | Emiro Garces (LA Galaxy) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 90'+2' | Foul | Edwin Cerrillo (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Brendan Hines-Ike (Austin FC). |
| 90'+2' | Caution | Brendan Hines-Ike (Austin FC) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 90'+2' | Caution | Brendan Hines-Ike (Austin FC) is shown the second yellow (red) card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 90'+4' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (LA Galaxy). Executed by Gabriel Pec. |
| 90'+5' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. CJ Fodrey's (Austin FC) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 4% is blocked by Mauricio Cuevas. |
| 90'+5' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Austin FC). Executed by Owen Wolff. |
| 90'+6' | Foul | Gabriel Pec (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Osman Bukari (Austin FC). |
| 90'+6' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Joseph Paintsil's (LA Galaxy) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 6% is blocked by Jon Gallagher. |
| 90'+7' | Foul | Gabriel Pec (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Owen Wolff (Austin FC). |
| 90'+8' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Edwin Cerrillo's (LA Galaxy) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Dani Pereira. |
| 90'+8' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (LA Galaxy). Executed by Joseph Paintsil. |
| 90'+9' | Foul | Joseph Paintsil (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jon Gallagher (Austin FC). |
| 90'+9' | Foul | Gabriel Pec (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by CJ Fodrey (Austin FC). |
| 90'+10' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
| 90'+10' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, Austin FC 1, LA Galaxy 0. |
A few promising shape changes, an unexpected hero in Cleveland, a Designated Player's breakout game and some real MLS After Dark energy in the late games. Weâve got it all ahead, folks.
A few promising shape changes, an unexpected hero in Cleveland, a Designated Player's breakout game and some real MLS After Dark energy in the late games. Weâve got it all ahead, folks.
Letâs dive in:
We finally saw Nico Estévez shift out of the 4-4-2 Austin have been playing this year into what I feel pretty comfortable calling a fairly standard 4-3-3 in their 1-0 home win over the LA Galaxy. You can see it in the network passing map:
This was pretty promising in virtually every way. Austin had:
Taken solo, any of those numbers could mean not all that much. Taken together, it paints a pretty comprehensive picture of a team that was more comfortable with the ball than theyâd been through most of the season, and were better about using it to get into dangerous spots.
Owen Wolff, in particular, was great as a two-way, pressing menace in a free 8 role, shaded way to the left (heâs No. 33 in the graphic above). Wolff led Austin with 11 defensive actions, which was the most on the team â unusual for any attacker in any set-up â and generated four chances, which also led the team. Defaulting him to that center-left channel and then allowing him to pick and choose when to shift into wide overloads, rather than starting him out wide and then having him pick and choose when to come inside, makes a lot of sense to me in the way that it weaponizes his brain and his motor.
Heâs not a natural chance creator, per se, but if you put him in a spot where heâs attacking teams in their build-out phase, he will create turnovers. And turnovers in that phase lead to chances.
The issue? Their $30 million front line is not finishing those chances. Good on Brandon Vazquez for eventually getting himself a tap-in â finding tap-ins is the most important skill any goalscorer can have, and itâs good to see itâs still in Vazquezâs bag â but thereâs still little chemistry between him, Myrto Uzuni and Osman Bukari.
The other issue here is they could easily have been down 2-0 at the break if not for some Brad Stuver heroics. The 4-3-3 remains my favorite formation in soccer, but it only really works in the modern game if thereâs clarity on whoâs sliding over (or up) next to the single pivot (everything becomes a double pivot in modern soccer). Yet too often Besard Sabovic was all alone in the eye of the storm.
And then, the few times Sabovic actually pushed forward, the storm just passed him by entirely:
Thatâs far too easy. If the 4-3-3 is going to become Austinâs go-to, they need to both solve the defensive rotations and tighten up the space between the lines.
I do have some other questions about Sabovic in the No. 6 role based upon his issues in distribution â he was eighth on the team in progressive passing distance, which, uh, not great; and heâs not much of a tempo-setter either (at least not yet) â so itâs not like all problems have been solved.
But this felt like a better process than weâve gotten from Austin through much of the season, and was certainly the type of bounce-back youâd like to see after the beating they took last week.
"Overall, to be honest, for me, it's been the most complete game that we've played so far here at home, on the offensive side and in the defensive side," EstĂ©vez said. Heâs not wrong, even if the finishing was frustrating.
Time, of course, is already running out on the Galaxyâs season. They are now 0W-6L-3D through nine games, with just six goals scored.
Injuries and all, they should not be this bad.
A big 2-0 win for the Revs! They once again went with the 3-4-1-2 that worked well last week in Atlanta, and once again deserved their win, this time at home over a sliding New York City FC side (one win in their last five).
Arguably even more important than the three points was the fact that Leo Campana and Ignatius Ganago finally looked dangerous from the run of play, and in fact looked dangerous together. This is just lovely stuff:
âA guy like Ganago has just kept grinding,â head coach Caleb Porter said in the postgame, as reported by our good friends at The Blazing Musket. âHe has played well in most games. He has been in good spots, he just hasn't finished.
"I actually sat down with him and Leo individually on Friday. In Leo's case, I showed him all his goals in MLS. Just went through about three minutes of goals and reminded him of his quality. And then I went through, with Ganago, all his goals in Ligue 1 to remind him his quality. I think sometimes, even good players, they need to remember they can hit the back of the net. They need permission to watch themself, and I gave them permission. We watched their goals, and then they went and did it.â
Iâm sure thatâs part of it, but the bigger part really has been New Englandâs ability to progress the ball into dangerous spots and actually generate looks for the attackers. Theyâre actually playing against the ball more often, but are generating 50% more chances per 90 since the formation change, and more than doubling their expected assists (that Ganago assist above was literally New Englandâs first of the year).
Theyâre playing more through-balls and hitting fewer crosses from open play even though theyâre playing with wingbacks â getting those guys to the endline for pullbacks instead of settling for crosses from out wide has been a key philosophical change thatâs been pretty clear to see.
The other effect of having wingbacks is itâs pushed Carles Gil inside a little bit more. Heâs at his best in the right channel, and heâs now getting more touches there (about 30% more of his touches have come there and in the actual center channel over the past two games than in the first six) since right wingback Ilay Feingold is just motoring endline-to-endline.
Getting your best player on the ball in better spots is a good plan. New England, after a miserable start to the year, are executing it.
Ganago certainly thinks so.
âWe have Carles, one of the best players in the league, who is just behind us [in the 3-4-1-2]. Sometimes it's easy to play with him, because Carles is a top player, and Leo also is a very good player,â the Cameroonian said. âThe chemistry is coming, and I think we will do better the next games, I think.â
Canât do much better than six points from two games, but I donât blame Ganago for being optimistic. New Englandâs played pretty well for the past 180 minutes after a brutal start to the season, though I want to see them showing a little more comfort killing games off with the ball.
The Pigeons, as mentioned, are spiraling (donât buy the relatively even xG total from this game; NYCFC generated the vast majority of theirs after they were already down 2-0). Pascal Jansen has had no more luck with the U22s than Nick Cushing did, and theyâre not particularly dangerous on set pieces, so right now itâs Alonso MartĂnez or nothing.
13. Charlotte FC freaking whomped San Diego in Charlotte on Saturday night, a 3-0 win that could pretty easily have been worse.
Even before AndrĂ©s Reyesâ 39th-minute red card, the Crown looked more comfortable dictating things with the ball than they have traditionally been. They were up 1-0, had out-shot San Diego 4-0, were completing almost 90% of their passes and were around 50% possession. This was not just an absorb-and-counter performance; this was pure pitch control with a âDo Not Enterâ sign hung up outside their own defensive third.
San Diego looked helpless for really the first time all season, and I think Mikey Varas will have learned some important stuff about his depth pieces. He pretty heavily rotated the spine of his team, with Reyes getting his first start at center back, two new midfield starters, and TomĂĄs Ăngel getting a run at the No. 9; it didnât go great.
Face of the Week here on the Reyes red, by the way:
12. Every week Atlanta United give us multiple clips to sort of shake our heads in wonder at. Make sure you go to Backheeled, because it seems like Joe Loweryâs got something cooking.
For me, this is the Atlanta United season (decade, really) in a nutshell:
Philly smoked âem 3-0. Quinn Sullivan had himself a banger and Tai Baribo got himself out of a little rut, coming off the bench for the last quarter-hour and scoring the final goal of the night.
Atlanta at home is a âget rightâ game and the Union got themselves right after having won just once in their past five. Well done.
11. Well done, as well, to D.C. United, who survived an injury to Christian Benteke, then scored a Route 1 goal that wouldâve made him proud before JoĂŁo Peglow completed his brace in stunning fashion:
That is outrageous stuff, and United held on for a 2-1 final in Harrison.
Another listless performance from the Red Bulls, and thereâs starting to be some grumbling that none of the young core â all so crucial in last yearâs run to an MLS Cup appearance â have shown any kind of year-over-year improvement. This is, for the first time in a long while, a team that looks to lack an identity more than quality.
10. MontrĂ©al picked up a point but remained one of the leagueâs two winless teams with a scoreless home draw against a very injured Orlando City side. Marco Donadel definitely has this team playing more defensively sound soccer, though theyâve yet to show the type of final-third quality needed to consistently create high-level chances.
The Lions, meanwhile, are just holding on in the absence of starting central midfielders CĂ©sar AraĂșjo and Eduard Atuesta. Dagur Dan Thorhallsson â whoâs historically the starting right back, but has been in central midfield for the past few games instead â had thoughts.
âI am a little frustrated if I am completely honest,â Thorhallsson said in the postgame. âIt is always good to have a clean sheetâ but we were scoring a lot and conceding a lot at the same time, but now we are keeping the goal clean and also not scoring a lot. We need to find a balance.â
An underrated thing here: Ramiro Enrique is one of the best pressing forwards in the league, and heâs been out for a bit as well (like AraĂșjo and Atuesta, heâs slated to come back in mid-May, though MLS injury timelines can be⊠tricky). Having a guy like that who can change both the tempo of the game and where on the pitch itâs being played is something that Orlando have really been missing for a few weeks.
They also need to, you know, stop getting red cards.
Anyway, three straight 0-0s for the Cats.
9. I thought Jon Marthaler from the Minnesota Star Tribune summed up the Loonsâ scoreless home draw against FC Dallas nicely: âNot much from JoaquĂn Pereyra, not much from Robin Lod, not much from Kelvin Yeboah in this one. MNUFC has got to figure out how to attack when they can't just run in behind the defense.â
We know Minnesotaâs floor is high. What Jon described is what they have to do in order to raise their ceiling.
Really good road point for a short-handed Dallas team.
âWe had the belief to stay in it, when we were suffering a bit, we competed,â head coach Eric Quill said afterwards. âWe had some decent chances to maybe steal it. We played hard. Can we add some more quality? Probably. But this was never going to be an easy game.â
8. The battle of the unbeatens was decided by this spectacular diving header from Benja Cremaschi:
Miami didnât really have much else to offer in their 1-0 win over Columbus in Cleveland, as Leo Messi was held to his second straight quiet outing and Luis SuĂĄrez continued to show signs of fatigue (other than on that spectacular diagonal to start the sequence above). They were mostly behind the play to start the gameâŠ
And then they were hanging on for dear life at the endâŠ
The Crew were brilliant basically everywhere, but the tweet says what it says. And Iâm not the only one who felt that way.
I do expect Columbus to add another high-level piece. But with the Primary Transfer Window closing Wednesday, I donât expect that piece to come until July.
7. St. Louis followed up a promising last 25 minutes against Columbus last weekend with a promising 90 minutes against Vancouver this weekend in what ultimately became a fairly entertaining scoreless draw.
St. Louis are still struggling to get their wingbacks involved in the attack, though I feel like their positioning has been more aggressive the past two weeks (itâs more of a 3-4-2-1 than the 5-4-1 than it was to start the year). I donât think youâve got lyinâ eyes if youâre seeing signs that theyâre headed in the right direction.
That said, I still think the personnel here is much better suited to a 4-2-3-1.
Vancouver will take the point.
âGoing to St. Louis and take a draw, take a clean sheet once again, I think is good,â is what head coach Jesper SĂžrensen said in the postgame. âThereâs nothing bad with that. We always hope to play well and play spectacular, but itâs not always possible because the opponents won't allow it, so today was a game where we didnât really hit the high point from our side.â
6. Colorado played a 4-4-2 for the second straight game and for the second straight game put together a very good all-around performance. This time, though, they could only come away with a point after a spectacular diving header from new DP OndĆej Lingr gave Houston the 2-2 home draw.
The Dynamo are still very much a work in progress. The Rapids⊠Chris Armas seems to have made a calculation that itâs worth sacrificing the theoretical pitch control afforded by the 4-2-3-1. I call it âtheoreticalâ because Colorado havenât been able to establish control in central midfield all year, and so the 4-4-2, with its emphasis on attacking partnerships in transition, feels like a better solution for the time-being.
This, of course, is catalyzed by the fact that Coloradoâs wingers mostly havenât shown up this year. Iâd love to see Ted Ku-DiPietro (who might actually be better as a second forward anyway, but still) and Kimani Stewart-Baynes change that in the coming weeks, and long-term I think the 4-2-3-1 is where this team will end up.
But for now Armas is pretty clearly going to stick with whatâs worked the past couple of weeks, even if this game had a disappointing end.
Lingrâs spectacular introduction was the big story for the Dynamo.
Welcome to Houston, sir.
5. Toronto removed themselves from the ranks of the winless with a 1-0 win at RSL thanks to a goal off a bad, bad, bad RSL turnover in the 9th minute.
And that accounted for half of TFCâs shots on the day. They were outshot 23-2, and almost didnât cross the midfield stripe for the gameâs final 80 minutes (save for a little flurry just before halftime).
And honestly, who cares? They reached the âwhatever it takesâ portion of the season a month ago, and with the defense solidified â theyâve now conceded just once in their past four, and Sean Johnson is back to his very best â I donât blame Robin Fraser at all for just packing it in and daring a punchless RSL side to beat them.
Even after the Claret-and-Cobalt went down to 10 men via a (make sure you check out Instant Replay this week) Diego Luna red card on the hour mark (very worried about what that means for season 2 of Andor), Toronto were pure âsafety first.â Good for them.
RSL have now won just once in their past five, and have been shut out four times this season. They badly need a No. 9, but with the transfer window closing Wednesday, weâll see how quickly their new owners are willing to move (RĂłbert BoĆŸenĂk, anyone?).
4. You can see what Gregg Berhalter is building for the Chicago Fire â theyâre comfortable on the ball in tough spots, use it well in chance creation, and thereâs an element of creative freelancing in how they play within the structure heâs putting together.
You can also see that this is a team that will occasionally hurt itself trying to play out:
Itâs worth it for Chicago. Theyâll take their lumps now, but if they keep playing like this (and if they eventually get healthy) they will win more games than they lose. And certainly, down the stretch in this game, they had enough chances to equalize. Jonathan Bamba is going to spend all week in training trying to stay over the ball.
Still, Cincy won 3-2. Their high-powered DPs played like high-powered DPs (KĂ©vin Denkey had one goal; Evander had two) and Matt Miazga returned to the XI for the first time in almost a year (he, uh, doesnât quite have his speed back).
They have a four-game winning streak and have not yet gotten out of third gear.
3. The Timbers pushed their unbeaten run to six games, but Portland head coach Phil Neville was not best pleased with the officiating in their 3-3 home draw vs. LAFC. This was probably the most diplomatic of the quotes:
âFrom a playerâs point of view, that was a brilliant advertisement for MLS football. It was not an advertisement for the officials.â
Iâm sure Andrew Wiebe will get into this in some depth on Instant Replay (hate to keep recommending it, but it was that kind of weekend), especially the late foul that led to Denis Bouangaâs equalizing PK in second-half stoppage time, in addition to LAFC head coach Steve Cherundoloâs sending-off (Neville didnât just have an issue with the penalty call; he was also pretty upset about Cherundoloâs red).
Tactically, the Timbers decided to sit in and force LAFC to carry the game â Neville himself said his side played like it was a road game â and this was the type of LAFC attacking performance that has made it so frustrating to see them so often play like theyâre allergic to the ball. They were constantly able to get to the endline for pullbacks, and they constantly got multiple runners in the box, and even Olivier Giroud (who finally got his first MLS goal) was a net positive on the night.
2. Sporting KC made it two wins in three under interim coach Kerry Zavagnin, heading to San Jose and coming away with a wild 5-3 win over the âQuakes. DĂĄniel SallĂłi had 2g/1a; Manu GarcĂa had 1g/2a. Everyone else in the attack got involved to one degree or another as well.
They are playing with a freedom and a fearlessness that they havenât had in quite a while, and the pieces are fitting. Things are still too open â theyâve conceded seven goals in the past two games, and it easily couldâve been more â so I donât think thereâs any path for them to be a contender. But itâs at the point where it wouldnât absolutely shock me if they snuck into a Wild Card spot in the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs, because the vibes have been good and the attack has been good.
And as for the QuakesâŠ
âYou concede three goals in the first 30 minutes; you don't deserve to win,â is what Bruce Arena said in the postgame. And later on in the presser: âSome players played pretty poorly tonight and made some big mistakes. Iâll take the responsibility for that. Those particular players are not going to step on the field again unless they can get it right and be more consistent in their play.â
The two big issues for San Jose:
Pass of the Week, though!
Not only is the weight on that pass absolutely perfect, but Daniel Munie does a great job of holding onto it and forcing the Sporting defense to commit, and then Preston Judd sells that dummy so hard that Luka ModriÄ would be proud.
1. And finally, has Pedro de la Vega arrived for real? 2024 was a lost season for the Argentine DP because of injuries, and though he got off to a better start in 2025, that promising beginning was once again marred by time on the sidelines due to a quad strain.
He was back in the XI last week for the Sounders in a 1-0 win at Dallas, in which both he and his team looked pretty good. He was once again in the XI this week for a 3-0 win over Nashville in what was pretty clearly his best performance as a Sounder (and JesĂșs Ferreiraâs too), and the Soundersâ best performance as a team this season.
All three goals were from collective play â the type of use-the-ball-to-create-the-space-and-make-the-run-to-force-the-rotation stuff that Seattle had, at times, struggled with this season. And all three had either Ferreira or de la Vega or both making the types of plays that you need your attacking focal points to make, which is something Seattle had really struggled with this season.
Will it last? Not sure. But at least Sounders fans have an idea of what itâs supposed to look like when itâs all clicking.
Nashville fans have that as well, though this game, which was probably their worst since B.J. Callaghan took over, was definitely not it. In particular there will be, I think, some harsh words about how to react defensively in transition moments. Because for some reason in this one, Nashvilleâs default was to not react at all.
If youâre a âYotes fan looking for a reason GastĂłn Brugman and Ahmed Qasem got yanked at halftime, watch their reaction on this one when Qasem loses possession. Itâs not pretty.
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 3' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Leo Campana's (New England Revolution) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 35% is saved by Matt Freese. |
| 4' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (New England Revolution). Executed by Carles Gil. |
| 4' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Mamadou Fofana's (New England Revolution) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 3% misses to the left. |
| 10' | Foul | Mitja Ilenic (New York City Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ignatius Ganago (New England Revolution). |
| 12' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Leo Campana's (New England Revolution) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Justin Haak. |
| 12' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Leo Campana's (New England Revolution) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 3% goes over to the right. |
| 13' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (New England Revolution). Executed by Carles Gil. |
| 14' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (New England Revolution). Executed by Carles Gil. |
| 16' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Alonso MartĂnez's (New York City Football Club) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% misses to the left. |
| 19' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Mitja Ilenic's (New York City Football Club) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 3% goes over to the right. |
| 22' | Foul | Leo Campana (New England Revolution) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Hannes Wolf (New York City Football Club). |
| 22' | Offside | Offside, New England Revolution. Mamadou Fofana is caught offside. |
| 28' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (New York City Football Club). Executed by Maxi Moralez. |
| 28' | Foul | Kevin O'Toole (New York City Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Leo Campana (New England Revolution). |
| 29' | Foul | Mounsef Bakrar (New York City Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Peyton Miller (New England Revolution). |
| 32' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Carles Gil's (New England Revolution) with left footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% goes out of bounds. |
| 33' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Ignatius Ganago's (New England Revolution) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 3% is saved by Matt Freese. |
| 34' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Ignatius Ganago's (New England Revolution) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Hannes Wolf. |
| 35' | Foul | Mitja Ilenic (New York City Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Carles Gil (New England Revolution). |
| 36' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Carles Gil's (New England Revolution) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 1% is saved by Matt Freese. |
| 37' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Kevin O'Toole's (New York City Football Club) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% misses to the right. |
| 41' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. AgustĂn Ojeda's (New York City Football Club) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% goes over to the right. |
| 42' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Peyton Miller's (New England Revolution) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 3% is saved by Matt Freese. |
| 42' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (New England Revolution). Executed by Carles Gil. |
| 43' | Goal | Goal! 1:0. Leo Campana (New England Revolution) scored with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 18% to the upper left central zone. Assisted by Ignatius Ganago. |
| 45'+2' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, New England Revolution 1, New York City Football Club 0. |
| 46' | Substitution | Substitution, New York City Football Club. Keaton Parks replaces AgustĂn Ojeda. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: New England Revolution 1, New York City Football Club 0. |
| 47' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (New England Revolution). Executed by Carles Gil. |
| 48' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (New England Revolution). Executed by Carles Gil. |
| 48' | Goal | Goal! 2:0. Ignatius Ganago (New England Revolution) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 44% to the lower left central zone. Assisted by Carles Gil. |
| 51' | Foul | Foul by Matt Polster (New England Revolution). |
| 51' | Foul | Ilay Feingold (New England Revolution) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kevin O'Toole (New York City Football Club). |
| 53' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Hannes Wolf's (New York City Football Club) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Tanner Beason. |
| 54' | Foul | Hannes Wolf (New York City Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Matt Polster (New England Revolution). |
| 54' | Caution | Matt Polster (New England Revolution) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 54' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Maxi Moralez's (New York City Football Club) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% goes over. |
| 57' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Ilay Feingold's (New England Revolution) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 3% goes over to the right. |
| 59' | Foul | Alonso MartĂnez (New York City Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Mamadou Fofana (New England Revolution). |
| 60' | Foul | Ignatius Ganago (New England Revolution) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jonathan Shore (New York City Football Club). |
| 62' | Offside | Offside, New England Revolution. Peyton Miller is caught offside. |
| 62' | Substitution | Substitution, New York City Football Club. Andrés Perea replaces Jonathan Shore. |
| 62' | Substitution | Substitution, New York City Football Club. Tayvon Gray replaces Mitja Ilenic. |
| 62' | Substitution | Substitution, New York City Football Club. JuliĂĄn FernĂĄndez replaces Mounsef Bakrar. |
| 63' | Foul | Keaton Parks (New York City Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Matt Polster (New England Revolution). |
| 67' | Substitution | Substitution, New England Revolution. TomĂĄs Chancalay replaces Leo Campana. |
| 68' | Foul | Peyton Miller (New England Revolution) wins a free kick, after being fouled by JuliĂĄn FernĂĄndez (New York City Football Club). |
| 70' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (New York City Football Club). Executed by Maxi Moralez. |
| 70' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Andrés Perea's (New York City Football Club) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 2% misses to the right. |
| 72' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (New England Revolution). Executed by TomĂĄs Chancalay. |
| 73' | Foul | Ignatius Ganago (New England Revolution) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Justin Haak (New York City Football Club). |
| 74' | Offside | Offside, New England Revolution. Peyton Miller is caught offside. |
| 75' | Substitution | Substitution, New York City Football Club. Nico Cavallo replaces Kevin O'Toole. |
| 78' | Substitution | Substitution, New England Revolution. Will Sands replaces Peyton Miller. |
| 80' | ShotAtGoal | Will Sands (New England Revolution) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 2%. |
| 81' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Andrés Perea's (New York City Football Club) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by Matt Polster. |
| 83' | Substitution | Substitution, New England Revolution. Brandon Bye replaces Mamadou Fofana. |
| 83' | Substitution | Substitution, New England Revolution. Luca Langoni replaces Ignatius Ganago. |
| 84' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. JuliĂĄn FernĂĄndez's (New York City Football Club) with left footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Tanner Beason. |
| 85' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Alonso MartĂnez's (New York City Football Club) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 1% is saved by Aljaz Ivacic. |
| 85' | Offside | Offside, New England Revolution. TomĂĄs Chancalay is caught offside. |
| 88' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Tayvon Gray's (New York City Football Club) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 3% is saved by Aljaz Ivacic. |
| 89' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (New York City Football Club). Executed by Maxi Moralez. |
| 90'+1' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Keaton Parks's (New York City Football Club) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Brayan Ceballos. |
| 90'+1' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (New York City Football Club). Executed by Maxi Moralez. |
| 90'+1' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Andrés Perea's (New York City Football Club) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 4% is blocked by Will Sands. |
| 90'+2' | Foul | Luca Langoni (New England Revolution) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Tayvon Gray (New York City Football Club). |
| 90'+2' | Caution | Tayvon Gray (New York City Football Club) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 90'+5' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Keaton Parks's (New York City Football Club) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 3% misses to the right. |
| 90'+6' | Foul | Tayvon Gray (New York City Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by TomĂĄs Chancalay (New England Revolution). |
| 90'+6' | Foul | Maxi Moralez (New York City Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by TomĂĄs Chancalay (New England Revolution). |
| 90'+7' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Justin Haak's (New York City Football Club) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Tanner Beason. |
| 90'+7' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Nico Cavallo's (New York City Football Club) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% goes over to the left. |
| 90'+9' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
| 90'+9' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, New England Revolution 2, New York City Football Club 0. |
Carles Gil stands alone atop the New England Revolution all-time assist leaderboard.
Carles Gil stands alone atop the New England Revolution all-time assist leaderboard.
The 2021 Landon Donovan MLS MVP tallied his 74th regular-season assist in Saturday's 2-0 home win over New York City FC, passing club legend Steve Ralston for the most-ever helpers in Revs history.
Gil's assist came in the 48th minute, when he curled a trademark left-footed cross to Ignatius Ganago for a near-range finish. Leo Campana also opened his Revs account in the first half of the Eastern Conference clash.
"Iâm proud to have this many assists," New England's captain said post-game at Gillette Stadium. "It motivates me to continue helping the team in any way I can. Overall, thatâs what is important, helping the team get the victory."
The Spanish No. 10 originally joined New England ahead of the 2019 campaign, making this his seventh season with the club.
For Revs head coach Caleb Porter, the Premier League and LaLiga veteran rivals some of the league's best-ever chance creators.
"As far as a pure chance creator or assist guy, he's the best guy I've coached," Porter said after the Matchday 9 victory. "I've had some good players that produce goals in that spot at the 10. But in terms of a setup guy, he's the best guy that I've had.
"I've had [Lucas] ZelarayĂĄn and [Diego] Valeri â some really, really good players in that spot. But he's a great pro and a great guy, and you just see how hard he works. It's very rare in our league to have a guy like him that has so much quality, but is so humble and defends like he defends. Just a great player and a great person."
Gil's record-breaking night helped the Revs win for the third time in four matches. They're still 11th in the Eastern Conference, but are slowly emerging from a poor early-season start.
Porter points to earnest conversations with Gil, midfielder Matt Polster and goalkeeper AljaĆŸ IvaÄiÄ as helping turn the tide.
"These guys have delivered over the last four games," Porter said. "When we were struggling and we didnât have our first win I sat with those three guys and said, âListen guys, you have to set the tone. The team is going to go in the direction you go in, and it starts with your performances.â
"And none of those three guys were playing well enough â well actually Matt wasnât in yet â and in the last four games all three of those guys delivered and performed extremely well. Their leadership has been a big key for us."
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 1' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Amine Bassi's (Houston Dynamo FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% misses to the right. |
| 3' | Foul | Djordje Mihailovic (Colorado Rapids) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Erik Sviatchenko (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 5' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Ezequiel Ponce's (Houston Dynamo FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 16% is blocked by Andreas MaxsĂž. |
| 6' | Foul | Sam Vines (Colorado Rapids) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Griffin Dorsey (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 8' | Offside | Offside, Houston Dynamo FC. Ezequiel Ponce is caught offside. |
| 9' | Foul | Sebastian Kowalczyk (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Reggie Cannon (Colorado Rapids). |
| 10' | Offside | Offside, Houston Dynamo FC. Griffin Dorsey is caught offside. |
| 11' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Djordje Mihailovic's (Colorado Rapids) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 3% misses to the left. |
| 12' | Foul | Josh Atencio (Colorado Rapids) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ezequiel Ponce (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 13' | Foul | Chidozie Awaziem (Colorado Rapids) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ezequiel Ponce (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 15' | Foul | Darren Yapi (Colorado Rapids) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Femi Awodesu (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 15' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Djordje Mihailovic's (Colorado Rapids) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 8% is blocked by Femi Awodesu. |
| 16' | Foul | Oliver Larraz (Colorado Rapids) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ezequiel Ponce (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 17' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Cole Bassett's (Colorado Rapids) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 43% misses to the right. |
| 20' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Djordje Mihailovic's (Colorado Rapids) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 34% is saved by Jonathan Bond. |
| 20' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Sebastian Kowalczyk's (Houston Dynamo FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 9% is saved by Zack Steffen. |
| 21' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Houston Dynamo FC). Executed by Jack McGlynn. |
| 22' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Rafael Navarro's (Colorado Rapids) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 43% goes over. |
| 24' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Jack McGlynn's (Houston Dynamo FC) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 4% is saved by Zack Steffen. |
| 25' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Rafael Navarro's (Colorado Rapids) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 10% is blocked by Erik Sviatchenko. |
| 25' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Colorado Rapids). Executed by Djordje Mihailovic. |
| 26' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Reggie Cannon's (Colorado Rapids) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 5% goes over. |
| 26' | Foul | Darren Yapi (Colorado Rapids) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Femi Awodesu (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 28' | Foul | Reggie Cannon (Colorado Rapids) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sebastian Kowalczyk (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 34' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Brooklyn Raines's (Houston Dynamo FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% misses to the right. |
| 35' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Franco Escobar's (Houston Dynamo FC) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 11% misses to the left. |
| 38' | Foul | Sam Vines (Colorado Rapids) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Griffin Dorsey (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 39' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Darren Yapi's (Colorado Rapids) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 11% is blocked by Franco Escobar. |
| 41' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Colorado Rapids). Executed by Djordje Mihailovic. |
| 41' | Foul | Amine Bassi (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Oliver Larraz (Colorado Rapids). |
| 42' | Goal | Goal! 1:0. Amine Bassi (Houston Dynamo FC) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 11% to the middle right zone. Assisted by Sebastian Kowalczyk. |
| 45' | Foul | Foul by Brooklyn Raines (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 45'+1' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Josh Atencio's (Colorado Rapids) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 4% is blocked by Femi Awodesu. |
| 45'+2' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Colorado Rapids). Executed by Chidozie Awaziem. |
| 45'+3' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, Houston Dynamo FC 1, Colorado Rapids 0. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: Houston Dynamo FC 1, Colorado Rapids 0. |
| 46' | Foul | Erik Sviatchenko (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Darren Yapi (Colorado Rapids). |
| 48' | Foul | Oliver Larraz (Colorado Rapids) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Brooklyn Raines (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 49' | Offside | Offside, Houston Dynamo FC. Ezequiel Ponce is caught offside. |
| 52' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Griffin Dorsey's (Houston Dynamo FC) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 9% is blocked by Andreas MaxsĂž. |
| 53' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Houston Dynamo FC). Executed by Jack McGlynn. |
| 53' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Amine Bassi's (Houston Dynamo FC) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is saved by Zack Steffen. |
| 54' | Offside | Offside, Colorado Rapids. Rafael Navarro is caught offside. |
| 55' | Foul | Brooklyn Raines (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Josh Atencio (Colorado Rapids). |
| 57' | Foul | Rafael Navarro (Colorado Rapids) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Femi Awodesu (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 58' | Goal | Goal! 1:1. Djordje Mihailovic (Colorado Rapids) scored from penalty with right footed shot with an xG of 77% to the bottom left corner. |
| 60' | Foul | Femi Awodesu (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Darren Yapi (Colorado Rapids). |
| 60' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Ezequiel Ponce's (Houston Dynamo FC) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 6% is saved by Zack Steffen. |
| 63' | Substitution | Substitution, Houston Dynamo FC. Ethan Bartlow replaces Erik Sviatchenko. |
| 65' | Foul | Rafael Navarro (Colorado Rapids) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Femi Awodesu (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 70' | Substitution | Substitution, Colorado Rapids. Kévin Cabral replaces Darren Yapi. |
| 71' | Substitution | Substitution, Colorado Rapids. Wayne Frederick replaces Josh Atencio. |
| 71' | Foul | Amine Bassi (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Wayne Frederick (Colorado Rapids). |
| 71' | Caution | Wayne Frederick (Colorado Rapids) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 74' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Rafael Navarro's (Colorado Rapids) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 8% is blocked by Femi Awodesu. |
| 75' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Colorado Rapids). Executed by Djordje Mihailovic. |
| 75' | Substitution | Substitution, Houston Dynamo FC. OndĆej Lingr replaces Sebastian Kowalczyk. |
| 76' | Foul | OndĆej Lingr (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Djordje Mihailovic (Colorado Rapids). |
| 77' | Goal | Goal! 1:2. Rafael Navarro (Colorado Rapids) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 36% to the lower left zone. Assisted by Djordje Mihailovic. |
| 79' | Foul | Oliver Larraz (Colorado Rapids) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jack McGlynn (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 80' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Ezequiel Ponce's (Houston Dynamo FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 6% goes over to the right. |
| 84' | Substitution | Substitution, Colorado Rapids. Keegan Rosenberry replaces Reggie Cannon. |
| 84' | Substitution | Substitution, Houston Dynamo FC. NicolĂĄs Lodeiro replaces Amine Bassi. |
| 85' | Substitution | Substitution, Houston Dynamo FC. Ibrahim Aliyu replaces Griffin Dorsey. |
| 85' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Houston Dynamo FC). Executed by Jack McGlynn. |
| 85' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Houston Dynamo FC). Executed by Jack McGlynn. |
| 86' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Houston Dynamo FC). Executed by Jack McGlynn. |
| 86' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Ibrahim Aliyu's (Houston Dynamo FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 6% is saved by Zack Steffen. |
| 87' | Foul | Femi Awodesu (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kévin Cabral (Colorado Rapids). |
| 87' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Houston Dynamo FC). Executed by Jack McGlynn. |
| 89' | Foul | Rafael Navarro (Colorado Rapids) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ethan Bartlow (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 89' | FreeKick | Free kick missed. Chidozie Awaziem's (Colorado Rapids) with right footed shot from own half with an xG of 3% goes over. |
| 90'+4' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Jack McGlynn's (Houston Dynamo FC) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by OndĆej Lingr. |
| 90'+6' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. OndĆej Lingr's (Houston Dynamo FC) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 3% is saved by Zack Steffen. |
| 90'+6' | Offside | Offside, Colorado Rapids. Rafael Navarro is caught offside. |
| 90'+6' | Goal | Goal! 2:2. OndĆej Lingr (Houston Dynamo FC) scored with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 16% to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Franco Escobar, second assist by Jack McGlynn. |
| 90'+7' | Caution | OndĆej Lingr (Houston Dynamo FC) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 90'+9' | Foul | Kévin Cabral (Colorado Rapids) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Franco Escobar (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 90'+9' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
| 90'+9' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, Houston Dynamo FC 2, Colorado Rapids 2. |
Just 21 minutes into his MLS career, OndĆej Lingr is off and running.
Just 21 minutes into his MLS career, OndĆej Lingr is off and running.
Houston Dynamo FC's recently acquired Designated Player came off the bench to score on his club debut, heading home a last-gasp equalizer deep into second-half stoppage time in Saturday's 2-2 home draw against the Colorado Rapids.
âThe feeling is amazing, scoring on my debut,â Lingr said postgame. âIt was a tough game, but in the end we take it, we conceded and we had to go to the [96th] minute.â
The Czech internationalâs dramatic late goal undid an excellent Rapids comeback fueled by a 1g/1a performance from Djordje Mihailovic.
Houstonâs two goals â courtesy of Lingr and Amine Bassi â were their seventh and eighth of the year, as the club sits 14th in the Western Conference.
Head coach Ben Olsen believes Lingr will be a difference-maker in that department, raising the ceiling for a developing Dynamo team that saw key pieces Héctor Herrera and Coco Carrasquilla depart during the offseason.
âHe did exactly what he needed to do,â Olsen said of the 26-year-old, who arrived from Czech First League powerhouse Slavia Prague for a reported $2.6 million. âItâs nice to have a guy get on the end of something. I donât think weâve had that in a while. Itâs one of the things we liked about him coming in.
"We needed someone to stretch the line and be a guy in the box who is fearless, that wants to get it. This will give us a dimension that weâve needed.â
Houston host Copa Tejas rivals Austin FC on April 26 (8:30 pm ET | MLS Season Pass), giving Lingr another chance to impress the Dynamo faithful at Shell Energy Stadium.
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 2' | Offside | Offside, Los Angeles Football Club. Denis Bouanga is caught offside. |
| 7' | Foul | Felipe Mora (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Hugo Lloris (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 8' | Goal | Goal! 1:0. Felipe Mora (Portland Timbers) scored from penalty with right footed shot with an xG of 17% to the bottom left corner. |
| 10' | Offside | Offside, Los Angeles Football Club. Denis Bouanga is caught offside. |
| 11' | Foul | Juan Mosquera (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Denis Bouanga (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 12' | Foul | Diego CharĂĄ (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Nathan Ordaz (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 15' | Foul | Felipe Mora (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Marlon Santos (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 18' | Foul | Nathan Ordaz (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jimer Fory (Portland Timbers). |
| 18' | Caution | Jimer Fory (Portland Timbers) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 19' | ShotAtGoal | Olivier Giroud (Los Angeles Football Club) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 22%. |
| 20' | ShotAtGoal | Antony Alves Santos (Portland Timbers) hits the right post from the central position outside the box with an xG of 23%. |
| 26' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Denis Bouanga's (Los Angeles Football Club) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Olivier Giroud. |
| 28' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Denis Bouanga's (Los Angeles Football Club) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 5% is blocked by Kamal Miller. |
| 29' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Denis Bouanga's (Los Angeles Football Club) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 22% is blocked by David Ayala. |
| 29' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Los Angeles Football Club). Executed by Denis Bouanga. |
| 30' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Los Angeles Football Club). Executed by Denis Bouanga. |
| 31' | Foul | Felipe Mora (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Marlon Santos (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 34' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Los Angeles Football Club). Executed by Denis Bouanga. |
| 35' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Nathan Ordaz's (Los Angeles Football Club) with right footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% is saved by James Pantemis. |
| 35' | Caution | David Ayala (Portland Timbers) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 42' | Goal | Goal! 2:0. Santiago Moreno (Portland Timbers) scored with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 21% to the central zone. Assisted by Antony Alves Santos. |
| 44' | Foul | Olivier Giroud (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kamal Miller (Portland Timbers). |
| 45' | Goal | Goal! 2:1. Olivier Giroud (Los Angeles Football Club) scored from free kick with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% to the top right corner. |
| 45'+3' | Foul | Santiago Moreno (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Marco Delgado (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 45'+3' | Caution | Marco Delgado (Los Angeles Football Club) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 45'+3' | Caution | Denis Bouanga (Los Angeles Football Club) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 45'+5' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Portland Timbers). Executed by David Da Costa. |
| 45'+5' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Finn Surman's (Portland Timbers) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 26% misses to the right. |
| 45'+5' | Foul | Timothy Tillman (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Diego CharĂĄ (Portland Timbers). |
| 45'+7' | Foul | Igor Jesus (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Felipe Mora (Portland Timbers). |
| 45'+8' | Foul | Kamal Miller (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Nathan Ordaz (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 45'+9' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, Portland Timbers 2, Los Angeles Football Club 1. |
| 46' | Substitution | Substitution, Portland Timbers. Jonathan RodrĂguez replaces Antony Alves Santos. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: Portland Timbers 2, Los Angeles Football Club 1. |
| 48' | Foul | Felipe Mora (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Marlon Santos (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 49' | Offside | Offside, Los Angeles Football Club. Olivier Giroud is caught offside. |
| 50' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. David Da Costa's (Portland Timbers) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 6% goes over. |
| 52' | Foul | Timothy Tillman (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Diego CharĂĄ (Portland Timbers). |
| 52' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Denis Bouanga's (Los Angeles Football Club) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 6% misses to the right. |
| 56' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Denis Bouanga's (Los Angeles Football Club) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 5% is saved by James Pantemis. |
| 56' | Offside | Offside, Los Angeles Football Club. Marco Delgado is caught offside. |
| 58' | ShotAtGoal | Ryan Hollingshead (Los Angeles Football Club) hits the right post from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 2%. |
| 60' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Los Angeles Football Club). Executed by Denis Bouanga. |
| 61' | Substitution | Substitution, Los Angeles Football Club. David MartĂnez replaces Nathan Ordaz. |
| 61' | Foul | Igor Jesus (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Juan Mosquera (Portland Timbers). |
| 62' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Denis Bouanga's (Los Angeles Football Club) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 11% is blocked by Kamal Miller. |
| 63' | Foul | Sergi Palencia (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jonathan RodrĂguez (Portland Timbers). |
| 63' | Caution | Jonathan RodrĂguez (Portland Timbers) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 64' | Goal | Goal! 2:2. David MartĂnez (Los Angeles Football Club) scored with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 96% to the lower left zone. Assisted by Denis Bouanga, second assist by Marco Delgado. |
| 66' | Goal | Goal! 3:2. Felipe Mora (Portland Timbers) scored with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 73% to the middle right zone. Assisted by Jonathan RodrĂguez, second assist by Juan Mosquera. |
| 67' | Foul | Jimer Fory (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick, after being fouled by David MartĂnez (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 71' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Igor Jesus's (Los Angeles Football Club) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Finn Surman. |
| 74' | Substitution | Substitution, Portland Timbers. Kevin Kelsy replaces Felipe Mora. |
| 74' | Substitution | Substitution, Portland Timbers. Joao Ortiz replaces David Ayala. |
| 75' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Olivier Giroud's (Los Angeles Football Club) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 20% misses to the left. |
| 76' | Foul | Marco Delgado (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by David Da Costa (Portland Timbers). |
| 76' | Caution | David Da Costa (Portland Timbers) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 78' | Substitution | Substitution, Los Angeles Football Club. Jeremy Ebobisse replaces Olivier Giroud. |
| 78' | Substitution | Substitution, Los Angeles Football Club. Cengiz Ănder replaces Marco Delgado. |
| 78' | Foul | Santiago Moreno (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ryan Hollingshead (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 78' | Caution | Ryan Hollingshead (Los Angeles Football Club) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 80' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Jonathan RodrĂguez's (Portland Timbers) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 9% is blocked by Aaron Long. |
| 81' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Portland Timbers). Executed by David Da Costa. |
| 81' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Kamal Miller's (Portland Timbers) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 6% misses to the right. |
| 83' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Denis Bouanga's (Los Angeles Football Club) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% is saved by James Pantemis. |
| 83' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Los Angeles Football Club). Executed by Cengiz Ănder. |
| 84' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. David MartĂnez's (Los Angeles Football Club) with left footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% is saved by James Pantemis. |
| 85' | Foul | Ryan Hollingshead (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Santiago Moreno (Portland Timbers). |
| 87' | FreeKick | Free kick blocked. Denis Bouanga's (Los Angeles Football Club) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 6%. |
| 87' | Foul | Denis Bouanga (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Diego CharĂĄ (Portland Timbers). |
| 90' | Goal | Goal! 3:3. Denis Bouanga (Los Angeles Football Club) scored from penalty with right footed shot with an xG of 77% to the middle right zone. |
| 90'+2' | Foul | David MartĂnez (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jimer Fory (Portland Timbers). |
| 90'+4' | Foul | Jonathan RodrĂguez (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sergi Palencia (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 90'+4' | Caution | Sergi Palencia (Los Angeles Football Club) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 90'+5' | FreeKick | Free kick missed. David Da Costa (Portland Timbers) hits the left post from the central position outside the box with an xG of 10%. |
| 90'+7' | Foul | Timothy Tillman (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Santiago Moreno (Portland Timbers). |
| 90'+7' | FreeKick | Free kick missed. Denis Bouanga's (Los Angeles Football Club) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% goes over to the right. |
| 90'+9' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Los Angeles Football Club). Executed by Denis Bouanga. |
| 90'+10' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Los Angeles Football Club). Executed by Denis Bouanga. |
| 90'+10' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. David MartĂnez's (Los Angeles Football Club) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by Finn Surman. |
| 90'+10' | Foul | Foul by Marlon Santos (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 90'+12' | Offside | Offside, Portland Timbers. Kevin Kelsy is caught offside. |
| 90'+12' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
| 90'+12' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, Portland Timbers 3, Los Angeles Football Club 3. |
Olivier Giroud went full-on legend mode for his first MLS goal.
Olivier Giroud went full-on legend mode for his first MLS goal.
LAFC's iconic FIFA World Cup-winning French striker opened his league account with a brilliant free kick, curling a left-footed shot off the crossbar and into the back of the net.
Giroud's set-piece beauty sparked Saturday's 3-3 come-from-behind draw against the Portland Timbers at Providence Park.
The 38-year-old, who joined LAFC midway through last season after a storied career in Europe, broke his MLS scoring drought in his 16th league appearance. His first goal for the club came in their 2024 US Open Cup final win over Sporting Kansas City.
Giroud's memorable strike came with the Black & Gold in a two-goal hole. David MartĂnez also found the back of the net, while Denis Bouanga completed the comeback with a 90th-minute penalty-kick goal.
Bouanga, the 2023 Golden Boot presented by Audi winner, scored for the second-straight game after opening his 2025 league account in last week's 2-1 home win over the San Jose Earthquakes.
With Giroud also off the mark in a big way, are LAFC's superstar attackers ready to break out?
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 2' | Offside | Offside, Atlanta United. Emmanuel Latte Lath is caught offside. |
| 3' | Foul | Stian Gregersen (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Bruno Damiani (Philadelphia Union). |
| 4' | Foul | Alexey Miranchuk (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Danley Jean Jacques (Philadelphia Union). |
| 8' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Mikael Uhre's (Philadelphia Union) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 17% is blocked by Stian Gregersen. |
| 8' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Philadelphia Union). Executed by Kai Wagner. |
| 9' | Foul | Emmanuel Latte Lath (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jakob Glesnes (Philadelphia Union). |
| 11' | Foul | Tristan Muyumba (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Bruno Damiani (Philadelphia Union). |
| 14' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Miguel AlmirĂłn's (Atlanta United) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is saved by Andre Blake. |
| 16' | ShotAtGoal | Emmanuel Latte Lath (Atlanta United) with left footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 61%. |
| 16' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Mikael Uhre's (Philadelphia Union) with right footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 7% is saved by Brad Guzan. |
| 16' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Mikael Uhre's (Philadelphia Union) with right footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 25% misses to the right. |
| 19' | Foul | Jay Fortune (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jakob Glesnes (Philadelphia Union). |
| 19' | Caution | Jakob Glesnes (Philadelphia Union) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 21' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Emmanuel Latte Lath's (Atlanta United) with header from the left side of the box with an xG of 5% is blocked by Jakob Glesnes. |
| 22' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Atlanta United). Executed by Brooks Lennon. |
| 22' | Foul | Mikael Uhre (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jay Fortune (Atlanta United). |
| 23' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Jovan Lukic's (Philadelphia Union) with left footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 9% is blocked by Tristan Muyumba. |
| 23' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Philadelphia Union). Executed by Kai Wagner. |
| 24' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Philadelphia Union). Executed by Kai Wagner. |
| 24' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Quinn Sullivan's (Philadelphia Union) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 6% is blocked by Mikael Uhre. |
| 26' | Foul | Foul by Emmanuel Latte Lath (Atlanta United). |
| 27' | Goal | Goal! 1:0. Quinn Sullivan (Philadelphia Union) scored with right footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 6% to the bottom right corner. |
| 29' | ShotAtGoal | Mikael Uhre (Philadelphia Union) hits the cross bar from the right side of the box with an xG of 9%. |
| 31' | Substitution | Substitution, Atlanta United. Luis Abram replaces Stian Gregersen. |
| 31' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Philadelphia Union). Executed by Kai Wagner. |
| 33' | Foul | Bruno Damiani (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Noah Cobb (Atlanta United). |
| 34' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Miguel AlmirĂłn's (Atlanta United) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Danley Jean Jacques. |
| 34' | Substitution | Substitution, Atlanta United. Mateusz Klich replaces Tristan Muyumba. |
| 35' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Atlanta United). Executed by Brooks Lennon. |
| 35' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Emmanuel Latte Lath's (Atlanta United) with header from the center of the box with an xG of 21% misses to the right. |
| 35' | Foul | Francis Westfield (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Mateusz Klich (Atlanta United). |
| 41' | Offside | Offside, Philadelphia Union. Indiana Vassilev is caught offside. |
| 43' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Atlanta United). Executed by Alexey Miranchuk. |
| 44' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Bruno Damiani's (Philadelphia Union) with right footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 9% goes over. |
| 45'+2' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Jay Fortune's (Atlanta United) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by Francis Westfield. |
| 45'+2' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Miguel AlmirĂłn's (Atlanta United) with left footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 4% goes over to the left. |
| 45'+3' | Foul | Alexey Miranchuk (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jovan Lukic (Philadelphia Union). |
| 45'+3' | Caution | Jovan Lukic (Philadelphia Union) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 45'+4' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Miguel AlmirĂłn's (Atlanta United) with header from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% goes over. |
| 45'+5' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, Philadelphia Union 1, Atlanta United 0. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: Philadelphia Union 1, Atlanta United 0. |
| 48' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Bartosz Slisz's (Atlanta United) with header from the center of the box with an xG of 15% is saved by Andre Blake. |
| 50' | Foul | Mateusz Klich (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Quinn Sullivan (Philadelphia Union). |
| 50' | Goal | Goal! 2:0. Danley Jean Jacques (Philadelphia Union) scored with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 13% to the lower left zone. Assisted by Mikael Uhre, second assist by Bruno Damiani. |
| 56' | Foul | Alexey Miranchuk (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Nathan Harriel (Philadelphia Union). |
| 56' | Caution | Jovan Lukic (Philadelphia Union) is shown the second yellow (red) card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 57' | Foul | Jay Fortune (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Danley Jean Jacques (Philadelphia Union). |
| 57' | Caution | Danley Jean Jacques (Philadelphia Union) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 58' | FreeKick | Free kick missed. Alexey Miranchuk's (Atlanta United) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% misses to the left. |
| 61' | Substitution | Substitution, Philadelphia Union. Olwethu Makhanya replaces Mikael Uhre. |
| 64' | Offside | Offside, Atlanta United. Pedro Amador is caught offside. |
| 66' | Substitution | Substitution, Atlanta United. Saba Lobjanidze replaces Jay Fortune. |
| 66' | Substitution | Substitution, Atlanta United. Jamal Thiaré replaces Noah Cobb. |
| 68' | Foul | Olwethu Makhanya (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Emmanuel Latte Lath (Atlanta United). |
| 68' | Caution | Emmanuel Latte Lath (Atlanta United) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 74' | Substitution | Substitution, Philadelphia Union. Tai Baribo replaces Bruno Damiani. |
| 75' | Offside | Offside, Philadelphia Union. Tai Baribo is caught offside. |
| 76' | Foul | Brooks Lennon (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Indiana Vassilev (Philadelphia Union). |
| 76' | ShotAtGoal | Saba Lobjanidze (Atlanta United) hits the right post from the center of the box with an xG of 8%. |
| 77' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Alexey Miranchuk's (Atlanta United) with header from the center of the box with an xG of 16% is saved by Andre Blake. |
| 78' | Offside | Offside, Atlanta United. Jamal Thiaré is caught offside. |
| 81' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Mateusz Klich's (Atlanta United) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% misses to the right. |
| 84' | Goal | Goal! 3:0. Tai Baribo (Philadelphia Union) scored with header from the center of the box with an xG of 25% to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Quinn Sullivan. |
| 85' | Substitution | Substitution, Philadelphia Union. Jeremy Rafanello replaces Indiana Vassilev. |
| 85' | Substitution | Substitution, Philadelphia Union. Alejandro Bedoya replaces Quinn Sullivan. |
| 87' | Foul | Jeremy Rafanello (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Emmanuel Latte Lath (Atlanta United). |
| 89' | Foul | Pedro Amador (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Alejandro Bedoya (Philadelphia Union). |
| 90'+3' | Offside | Offside, Atlanta United. Miguel AlmirĂłn is caught offside. |
| 90'+6' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, Philadelphia Union 3, Atlanta United 0. |
| 90'+6' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
Quinn Sullivan's stock continues to rise for club and country.
Quinn Sullivan's stock continues to rise for club and country.
The Philadelphia Union homegrown midfielder netted his first goal of the year with a half-volley stunner that opened the score in Saturday's 3-0 blowout of Atlanta United at Subaru Park.
Sullivan's golazo was followed by a late assist as he reached five helpers â already more than half his total from his breakout 2024 season â through Matchday 9.
The 1g/1a performance, and the 21-year-old's overall form, further boost Sullivan's case as a possible option for US men's national team head coach Mauricio Pochettino ahead of this summer's Concacaf Gold Cup.
âReally happy for Quinn. There has been a lot of pressure building on him to perform and step up to the standard, and heâs done that,â Union head coach Bradley Carnell said post-match.
âI told him all week, âJust continue to be you and youâll be just fine,â so Iâm happy he was able to capitalize on that today with a goal.â
Haitian international Danley Jean Jacques padded the lead early in the second half, while Tai Baribo came off the bench to score a third for the hosts and take the Golden Boot presented by Audi lead with his seventh goal of the season.
âIâm happy Tai got his goal,â Carnell said. âIt just shows that we set the platform, we got to a moment in the game to get him on and Tai did everything for a teammate. It shows how great a teammate we have in Tai.â
Saturday's result snapped both a two-game scoreless streak and a three-game winless streak for the Union, who posted their fourth clean sheet of the season despite going down a man due to Jovan Lukic's 56th-minute red card.
âI donât feel weâve played badly over the last three games. I think itâs just unfortunate that weâve come up against very good opposition,â Carnell said.
âI think that the collective effort is the headline for me tonight.â
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 3' | Foul | Cameron Harper (New York Red Bulls) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Aaron Herrera (D.C. United). |
| 11' | Foul | Dylan Nealis (New York Red Bulls) wins a free kick, after being fouled by JoĂŁo Peglow (D.C. United). |
| 12' | Offside | Offside, New York Red Bulls. Cameron Harper is caught offside. |
| 12' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Jared Stroud's (D.C. United) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 5% is blocked by Alexander Hack. |
| 12' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Aaron Herrera's (D.C. United) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 9% is blocked by Christian Benteke. |
| 13' | Foul | Cameron Harper (New York Red Bulls) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Brandon Servania (D.C. United). |
| 16' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Christian Benteke's (D.C. United) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 6% is saved by Carlos Coronel. |
| 18' | Foul | Felipe Carballo (New York Red Bulls) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Brandon Servania (D.C. United). |
| 20' | Foul | Dylan Nealis (New York Red Bulls) wins a free kick, after being fouled by JoĂŁo Peglow (D.C. United). |
| 21' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Tim Parker's (New York Red Bulls) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 22% is blocked by Lucas Bartlett. |
| 22' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (New York Red Bulls). Executed by Omar Valencia. |
| 23' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Felipe Carballo's (New York Red Bulls) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by Christian Benteke. |
| 25' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Peter Stroud's (New York Red Bulls) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Brandon Servania. |
| 26' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (New York Red Bulls). Executed by Felipe Carballo. |
| 26' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting's (New York Red Bulls) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 13% is saved by Luis Barraza. |
| 26' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (New York Red Bulls). Executed by Felipe Carballo. |
| 27' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (New York Red Bulls). Executed by Felipe Carballo. |
| 27' | Foul | Luis Barraza (D.C. United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Emil Forsberg (New York Red Bulls). |
| 28' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Jared Stroud's (D.C. United) with left footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 5% misses to the left. |
| 29' | Substitution | Substitution, D.C. United. Dominique Badji replaces Christian Benteke. |
| 30' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Dennis Gjengaar's (New York Red Bulls) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 22% goes over to the left. |
| 32' | ShotAtGoal | Jared Stroud (D.C. United) hits the right post from the left side of the box with an xG of 6%. |
| 32' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Aaron Herrera's (D.C. United) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 14% is saved by Carlos Coronel. |
| 35' | Goal | Goal! 0:1. JoĂŁo Peglow (D.C. United) scored with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 13% to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Luis Barraza. |
| 38' | Substitution | Substitution, New York Red Bulls. Serge Ngoma replaces Dylan Nealis. |
| 40' | Foul | Dominique Badji (D.C. United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Alexander Hack (New York Red Bulls). |
| 41' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. JoĂŁo Peglow's (D.C. United) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 8% goes over. |
| 43' | Foul | Dominique Badji (D.C. United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Tim Parker (New York Red Bulls). |
| 44' | Goal | Goal! 0:2. JoĂŁo Peglow (D.C. United) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 14% to the top left corner. Assisted by Aaron Herrera, second assist by David Schnegg. |
| 45'+4' | Foul | Brandon Servania (D.C. United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Emil Forsberg (New York Red Bulls). |
| 45'+7' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, New York Red Bulls 0, D.C. United 2. |
| 46' | Substitution | Substitution, New York Red Bulls. Julian Hall replaces Peter Stroud. |
| 46' | Substitution | Substitution, New York Red Bulls. Noah Eile replaces Tim Parker. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: New York Red Bulls 0, D.C. United 2. |
| 49' | Offside | Offside, New York Red Bulls. Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting is caught offside. |
| 50' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Brandon Servania's (D.C. United) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 10% is blocked by Alexander Hack. |
| 50' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (D.C. United). Executed by Aaron Herrera. |
| 51' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. David Schnegg's (D.C. United) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 17% misses to the right. |
| 52' | Foul | Serge Ngoma (New York Red Bulls) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Lucas Bartlett (D.C. United). |
| 54' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (New York Red Bulls). Executed by Felipe Carballo. |
| 55' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Jared Stroud's (D.C. United) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 1% misses to the right. |
| 56' | Substitution | Substitution, New York Red Bulls. Wikelman Carmona replaces Dennis Gjengaar. |
| 57' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (New York Red Bulls). Executed by Omar Valencia. |
| 57' | Goal | Goal! 1:2. Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting (New York Red Bulls) scored with left footed shot from the centre of the box to the upper right central zone. Assisted by Emil Forsberg, second assist by Felipe Carballo. |
| 60' | Foul | Cameron Harper (New York Red Bulls) wins a free kick, after being fouled by David Schnegg (D.C. United). |
| 62' | Foul | Cameron Harper (New York Red Bulls) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Hosei Kijima (D.C. United). |
| 63' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (New York Red Bulls). Executed by Emil Forsberg. |
| 65' | Foul | Lukas MacNaughton (D.C. United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Emil Forsberg (New York Red Bulls). |
| 67' | Substitution | Substitution, D.C. United. Jacob Murrell replaces Jared Stroud. |
| 67' | Substitution | Substitution, D.C. United. Boris Enow replaces Hosei Kijima. |
| 70' | Foul | Felipe Carballo (New York Red Bulls) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Dominique Badji (D.C. United). |
| 70' | Caution | Aaron Herrera (D.C. United) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 72' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Felipe Carballo's (New York Red Bulls) with left footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 6% is blocked by David Schnegg. |
| 72' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (New York Red Bulls). Executed by Felipe Carballo. |
| 72' | Foul | Lukas MacNaughton (D.C. United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting (New York Red Bulls). |
| 76' | Foul | Dominique Badji (D.C. United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Alexander Hack (New York Red Bulls). |
| 76' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. JoĂŁo Peglow's (D.C. United) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 4% is saved by Carlos Coronel. |
| 76' | Foul | Aaron Herrera (D.C. United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting (New York Red Bulls). |
| 78' | Foul | JoĂŁo Peglow (D.C. United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Noah Eile (New York Red Bulls). |
| 79' | Substitution | Substitution, New York Red Bulls. Wiktor Bogacz replaces Omar Valencia. |
| 79' | Foul | Noah Eile (New York Red Bulls) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Dominique Badji (D.C. United). |
| 80' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Cameron Harper's (New York Red Bulls) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 12% misses to the right. |
| 81' | Caution | Luis Barraza (D.C. United) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 83' | Substitution | Substitution, D.C. United. Matti Peltola replaces Brandon Servania. |
| 83' | Substitution | Substitution, D.C. United. Derek Dodson replaces JoĂŁo Peglow. |
| 84' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (New York Red Bulls). Executed by Felipe Carballo. |
| 84' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Alexander Hack's (New York Red Bulls) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 40% is saved by Luis Barraza. |
| 87' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Emil Forsberg's (New York Red Bulls) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 42% goes over. |
| 88' | Foul | Alexander Hack (New York Red Bulls) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Dominique Badji (D.C. United). |
| 88' | Caution | Alexander Hack (New York Red Bulls) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 88' | Caution | Dominique Badji (D.C. United) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 90'+2' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Emil Forsberg's (New York Red Bulls) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 6% goes over. |
| 90'+6' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, New York Red Bulls 1, D.C. United 2. |
| 90'+6' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
A jaw-dropping golazo by JoĂŁo Peglow spurred D.C. United to a 2-1 victory at the New York Red Bulls on Saturday night.
A jaw-dropping golazo by JoĂŁo Peglow spurred D.C. United to a 2-1 victory at the New York Red Bulls on Saturday night.
The former Brazil youth international acrobatically completed a first-half brace with an audacious overhead kick, sending in his AT&T Goal of the Year nomination.
It also gave D.C. their second win of the season â and first on the road â as Troy Lesesne's side improved to 2W-4L-3D (nine points).
Peglow's heroics were all the more important given the first-half injury to Christian Benteke. Last season's MLS Golden Boot presented by Audi winner left the match just before the half-hour mark.
However, Benteke's exit seemed to spark a fire in the offseason acquisition from Radomiak Radom in the Polish first division, who quickly netted his first MLS goal before doubling his tally in style.
Peglow is the second United attacker to score an overhead kick this season; Jacob Murrell won Energy Moment of the Matchday presented by Celsius honors for his stunning stoppage-time equalizer against Chicago Fire FC in Matchday 2.
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 5' | Foul | Marcelo Weigandt (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Max Arfsten (Columbus Crew). |
| 10' | Foul | Sergio Busquets (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Darlington Nagbe (Columbus Crew). |
| 13' | Foul | Lionel Messi (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by DĂĄniel Gazdag (Columbus Crew). |
| 14' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Lionel Messi. |
| 17' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Dylan Chambost's (Columbus Crew) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 16% is blocked by Gonzalo LujĂĄn. |
| 17' | Offside | Offside, Columbus Crew. Max Arfsten is caught offside. |
| 17' | Foul | Luis SuĂĄrez (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sean Zawadzki (Columbus Crew). |
| 18' | Foul | Mohamed Farsi (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Yannick Bright (Inter Miami CF). |
| 20' | Foul | Tadeo Allende (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Steven Moreira (Columbus Crew). |
| 21' | Foul | Dylan Chambost (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Luis SuĂĄrez (Inter Miami CF). |
| 23' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Lionel Messi's (Inter Miami CF) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 20% is blocked by Malte Amundsen. |
| 25' | Foul | Max Arfsten (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Benjamin Cremaschi (Inter Miami CF). |
| 25' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. DĂĄniel Gazdag's (Columbus Crew) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 24% goes over. |
| 27' | Foul | Lionel Messi (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Max Arfsten (Columbus Crew). |
| 29' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Max Arfsten's (Columbus Crew) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 40% is saved by Oscar Ustari. |
| 30' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Columbus Crew). Executed by Diego Rossi. |
| 30' | Goal | Goal! 0:1. Benjamin Cremaschi (Inter Miami CF) scored with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 17% to the middle left zone. Assisted by Marcelo Weigandt, second assist by Luis SuĂĄrez. |
| 32' | Foul | Malte Amundsen (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Benjamin Cremaschi (Inter Miami CF). |
| 34' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Lionel Messi. |
| 35' | Foul | Max Arfsten (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Marcelo Weigandt (Inter Miami CF). |
| 36' | Foul | Tadeo Allende (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Malte Amundsen (Columbus Crew). |
| 37' | Foul | Yannick Bright (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Diego Rossi (Columbus Crew). |
| 37' | Foul | Darlington Nagbe (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Luis SuĂĄrez (Inter Miami CF). |
| 42' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Lionel Messi's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 6% is blocked by Steven Moreira. |
| 43' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Lionel Messi. |
| 43' | ShotAtGoal | Jordi Alba (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2%. |
| 45' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Jacen Russell-Rowe's (Columbus Crew) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 11% goes over to the right. |
| 45'+1' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Lionel Messi's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% misses to the left. |
| 45'+2' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Columbus Crew). Executed by Dylan Chambost. |
| 45'+2' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, Columbus Crew 0, Inter Miami CF 1. |
| 46' | Substitution | Substitution, Columbus Crew. Yevhen Cheberko replaces Malte Amundsen. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: Columbus Crew 0, Inter Miami CF 1. |
| 46' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Diego Rossi's (Columbus Crew) with right footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 5% is saved by Oscar Ustari. |
| 47' | Foul | Marcelo Weigandt (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Max Arfsten (Columbus Crew). |
| 49' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Lionel Messi. |
| 49' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Jordi Alba. |
| 55' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Lionel Messi. |
| 55' | Foul | Sean Zawadzki (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Benjamin Cremaschi (Inter Miami CF). |
| 56' | Foul | Jacen Russell-Rowe (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Gonzalo LujĂĄn (Inter Miami CF). |
| 58' | Foul | Max Arfsten (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sergio Busquets (Inter Miami CF). |
| 59' | FreeKick | Free kick blocked. Diego Rossi's (Columbus Crew) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 7%. |
| 60' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Diego Rossi's (Columbus Crew) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 16% goes over. |
| 68' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. Telasco Segovia replaces Luis SuĂĄrez. |
| 72' | Foul | Steven Moreira (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Telasco Segovia (Inter Miami CF). |
| 74' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. DĂĄniel Gazdag's (Columbus Crew) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 17% goes over. |
| 76' | Substitution | Substitution, Columbus Crew. Aziel Jackson replaces Dylan Chambost. |
| 77' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. Tomås Avilés replaces Marcelo Weigandt. |
| 77' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. Maximiliano FalcĂłn replaces Yannick Bright. |
| 77' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. FafĂ Picault replaces Tadeo Allende. |
| 78' | Foul | Jordi Alba (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Aziel Jackson (Columbus Crew). |
| 78' | Foul | Sean Zawadzki (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Telasco Segovia (Inter Miami CF). |
| 80' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Max Arfsten's (Columbus Crew) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 8% is saved by Oscar Ustari. |
| 81' | Foul | Steven Moreira (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jordi Alba (Inter Miami CF). |
| 82' | Caution | Maximiliano FalcĂłn (Inter Miami CF) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 84' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Jacen Russell-Rowe's (Columbus Crew) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 38% is blocked by Gonzalo LujĂĄn. |
| 84' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Columbus Crew). Executed by Diego Rossi. |
| 86' | Offside | Offside, Inter Miami CF. FafĂ Picault is caught offside. |
| 87' | Foul | Mohamed Farsi (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Gonzalo LujĂĄn (Inter Miami CF). |
| 87' | Caution | Gonzalo LujĂĄn (Inter Miami CF) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 88' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. David MartĂnez replaces Benjamin Cremaschi. |
| 88' | Offside | Offside, Inter Miami CF. Telasco Segovia is caught offside. |
| 89' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Aziel Jackson's (Columbus Crew) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% misses to the left. |
| 90'+1' | Foul | Sean Zawadzki (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sergio Busquets (Inter Miami CF). |
| 90'+1' | Substitution | Substitution, Columbus Crew. Andrés Herrera replaces Steven Moreira. |
| 90'+2' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Yevhen Cheberko's (Columbus Crew) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 4% is blocked by Jordi Alba. |
| 90'+3' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. DĂĄniel Gazdag's (Columbus Crew) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 37% misses to the left. |
| 90'+3' | Foul | Diego Rossi (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Tomås Avilés (Inter Miami CF). |
| 90'+4' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. DĂĄniel Gazdag's (Columbus Crew) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 51% misses to the left. |
| 90'+5' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Lionel Messi's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is saved by Patrick Schulte. |
| 90'+6' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Jacen Russell-Rowe's (Columbus Crew) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 29% is blocked by Maximiliano FalcĂłn. |
| 90'+6' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Yevhen Cheberko's (Columbus Crew) with left footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 4% is blocked by Gonzalo LujĂĄn. |
| 90'+6' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
| 90'+6' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, Columbus Crew 0, Inter Miami CF 1. |
And then there was one.
And then there was one.
Inter Miami CF are the sole remaining unbeaten side in Major League Soccer after Saturday's 1-0 win over the Columbus Crew.
In front of a record 60,614 fans at Cleveland's Huntington Bank Field, the Herons grabbed an opportunistic three points, despite being outshot 16-6, thanks to Benjamin Cremaschi's 30th-minute goal to improve to 5W-0L-3D (18 points).
Miami have won five of their first eight MLS matches, continuing their fantastic form ahead of Thursday's Concacaf Champions Cup semifinal Leg 1 at Supporters' Shield-leading Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
"We continue this path, we continue to work and try to help the players to be able to get our objectives," said head coach Javier Mascherano via translator afterwards. "For me, a victory doesn't change what I think about the game. You give the most and you come with the best, sometimes correctly, sometimes with errors.
"As a coaching staff, we make mistakes without the intention of making them. It's only making decisions and sometimes they are dangerous and sometimes not for the other team and to invite the players to continue down this path."
Cremaschi's first goal of the year proved to be a vital one. The 20-year-old homegrown midfielder, who continues to be a consistent presence in Miami's lineup, looked like an in-form striker with his finish, making a darting run between the defenders before glancing a diving header into the side netting.
"This was the first goal of the season, so I'm really happy about it. Hopefully there's many more to come," the South Florida native told MLS Season Pass after the match.
"We're happy with these three points. We obviously wanted to play a little better, have the ball and be more confident on the ball, but we know they're a tough team that likes to have the ball, so we knew it was going to be tough."
The match may not have been all ideal for Miami.
Late in the match, Lionel Messi appeared to be struggling. The legendary Argentine No. 10's movement seemed very limited and he headed straight to the locker room after the final whistle, raising concerns ahead of Thursday night's match.
"I didn't see him go out, but I saw him in the locker room," Mascherano shrugged. "I'll ask the doctors, but nothing.
"I didn't see anything."
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 5' | Foul | Marcelo Weigandt (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Max Arfsten (Columbus Crew). |
| 10' | Foul | Sergio Busquets (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Darlington Nagbe (Columbus Crew). |
| 13' | Foul | Lionel Messi (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by DĂĄniel Gazdag (Columbus Crew). |
| 14' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Lionel Messi. |
| 17' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Dylan Chambost's (Columbus Crew) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 16% is blocked by Gonzalo LujĂĄn. |
| 17' | Offside | Offside, Columbus Crew. Max Arfsten is caught offside. |
| 17' | Foul | Luis SuĂĄrez (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sean Zawadzki (Columbus Crew). |
| 18' | Foul | Mohamed Farsi (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Yannick Bright (Inter Miami CF). |
| 20' | Foul | Tadeo Allende (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Steven Moreira (Columbus Crew). |
| 21' | Foul | Dylan Chambost (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Luis SuĂĄrez (Inter Miami CF). |
| 23' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Lionel Messi's (Inter Miami CF) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 20% is blocked by Malte Amundsen. |
| 25' | Foul | Max Arfsten (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Benjamin Cremaschi (Inter Miami CF). |
| 25' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. DĂĄniel Gazdag's (Columbus Crew) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 24% goes over. |
| 27' | Foul | Lionel Messi (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Max Arfsten (Columbus Crew). |
| 29' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Max Arfsten's (Columbus Crew) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 40% is saved by Oscar Ustari. |
| 30' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Columbus Crew). Executed by Diego Rossi. |
| 30' | Goal | Goal! 0:1. Benjamin Cremaschi (Inter Miami CF) scored with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 17% to the middle left zone. Assisted by Marcelo Weigandt, second assist by Luis SuĂĄrez. |
| 32' | Foul | Malte Amundsen (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Benjamin Cremaschi (Inter Miami CF). |
| 34' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Lionel Messi. |
| 35' | Foul | Max Arfsten (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Marcelo Weigandt (Inter Miami CF). |
| 36' | Foul | Tadeo Allende (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Malte Amundsen (Columbus Crew). |
| 37' | Foul | Yannick Bright (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Diego Rossi (Columbus Crew). |
| 37' | Foul | Darlington Nagbe (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Luis SuĂĄrez (Inter Miami CF). |
| 42' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Lionel Messi's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 6% is blocked by Steven Moreira. |
| 43' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Lionel Messi. |
| 43' | ShotAtGoal | Jordi Alba (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2%. |
| 45' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Jacen Russell-Rowe's (Columbus Crew) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 11% goes over to the right. |
| 45'+1' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Lionel Messi's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% misses to the left. |
| 45'+2' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Columbus Crew). Executed by Dylan Chambost. |
| 45'+2' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, Columbus Crew 0, Inter Miami CF 1. |
| 46' | Substitution | Substitution, Columbus Crew. Yevhen Cheberko replaces Malte Amundsen. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: Columbus Crew 0, Inter Miami CF 1. |
| 46' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Diego Rossi's (Columbus Crew) with right footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 5% is saved by Oscar Ustari. |
| 47' | Foul | Marcelo Weigandt (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Max Arfsten (Columbus Crew). |
| 49' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Lionel Messi. |
| 49' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Jordi Alba. |
| 55' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Lionel Messi. |
| 55' | Foul | Sean Zawadzki (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Benjamin Cremaschi (Inter Miami CF). |
| 56' | Foul | Jacen Russell-Rowe (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Gonzalo LujĂĄn (Inter Miami CF). |
| 58' | Foul | Max Arfsten (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sergio Busquets (Inter Miami CF). |
| 59' | FreeKick | Free kick blocked. Diego Rossi's (Columbus Crew) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 7%. |
| 60' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Diego Rossi's (Columbus Crew) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 16% goes over. |
| 68' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. Telasco Segovia replaces Luis SuĂĄrez. |
| 72' | Foul | Steven Moreira (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Telasco Segovia (Inter Miami CF). |
| 74' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. DĂĄniel Gazdag's (Columbus Crew) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 17% goes over. |
| 76' | Substitution | Substitution, Columbus Crew. Aziel Jackson replaces Dylan Chambost. |
| 77' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. Tomås Avilés replaces Marcelo Weigandt. |
| 77' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. Maximiliano FalcĂłn replaces Yannick Bright. |
| 77' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. FafĂ Picault replaces Tadeo Allende. |
| 78' | Foul | Jordi Alba (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Aziel Jackson (Columbus Crew). |
| 78' | Foul | Sean Zawadzki (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Telasco Segovia (Inter Miami CF). |
| 80' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Max Arfsten's (Columbus Crew) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 8% is saved by Oscar Ustari. |
| 81' | Foul | Steven Moreira (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jordi Alba (Inter Miami CF). |
| 82' | Caution | Maximiliano FalcĂłn (Inter Miami CF) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 84' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Jacen Russell-Rowe's (Columbus Crew) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 38% is blocked by Gonzalo LujĂĄn. |
| 84' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Columbus Crew). Executed by Diego Rossi. |
| 86' | Offside | Offside, Inter Miami CF. FafĂ Picault is caught offside. |
| 87' | Foul | Mohamed Farsi (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Gonzalo LujĂĄn (Inter Miami CF). |
| 87' | Caution | Gonzalo LujĂĄn (Inter Miami CF) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 88' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. David MartĂnez replaces Benjamin Cremaschi. |
| 88' | Offside | Offside, Inter Miami CF. Telasco Segovia is caught offside. |
| 89' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Aziel Jackson's (Columbus Crew) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% misses to the left. |
| 90'+1' | Foul | Sean Zawadzki (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sergio Busquets (Inter Miami CF). |
| 90'+1' | Substitution | Substitution, Columbus Crew. Andrés Herrera replaces Steven Moreira. |
| 90'+2' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Yevhen Cheberko's (Columbus Crew) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 4% is blocked by Jordi Alba. |
| 90'+3' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. DĂĄniel Gazdag's (Columbus Crew) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 37% misses to the left. |
| 90'+3' | Foul | Diego Rossi (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Tomås Avilés (Inter Miami CF). |
| 90'+4' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. DĂĄniel Gazdag's (Columbus Crew) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 51% misses to the left. |
| 90'+5' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Lionel Messi's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is saved by Patrick Schulte. |
| 90'+6' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Jacen Russell-Rowe's (Columbus Crew) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 29% is blocked by Maximiliano FalcĂłn. |
| 90'+6' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Yevhen Cheberko's (Columbus Crew) with left footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 4% is blocked by Gonzalo LujĂĄn. |
| 90'+6' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
| 90'+6' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, Columbus Crew 0, Inter Miami CF 1. |
Saturday's marquee battle of the unbeatens between the Columbus Crew and Inter Miami CF made for a historic occasion at Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland, Ohio.
The Crew welcomed 60,614 fans to watch them host Lionel Messi and the Herons at the home of the NFL's Cleveland Browns, two hours
Saturday's marquee battle of the unbeatens between the Columbus Crew and Inter Miami CF made for a historic occasion at Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland, Ohio.
The Crew welcomed 60,614 fans to watch them host Lionel Messi and the Herons at the home of the NFL's Cleveland Browns, two hours north of Columbus' Lower.com Field, to set a new club attendance record.
It shattered the club's previous record of 31,550 â set in a 2-0 win over the New York/New Jersey MetroStars at Ohio Stadium during the inaugural 1996 MLS season.
It's the second time an MLS club has reached record attendance against Miami in as many weeks. Chicago Fire FC played to a scoreless draw in front of a club-high 62,358 fans at Soldier Field during Matchday 8.
However, the Crew were left empty-handed and suffered their first defeat of the season in a 1-0 loss that was decided on Benjamin Cremaschi's 30th-minute header.
The result left Miami as the lone remaining unbeaten team in MLS with a 5W-0L-3D record (18 points) as they leapfrogged Columbus in the Eastern Conference standings.
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 1' | Offside | Offside, LA Galaxy. Joseph Paintsil is caught offside. |
| 2' | Offside | Offside, Portland Timbers. Kevin Kelsy is caught offside. |
| 11' | Foul | Kevin Kelsy (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Mathias JĂžrgensen (LA Galaxy). |
| 17' | Foul | Antony Alves Santos (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Miki Yamane (LA Galaxy). |
| 18' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Gabriel Pec's (LA Galaxy) with left footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 4% is blocked by Kamal Miller. |
| 20' | Offside | Offside, LA Galaxy. Miki Yamane is caught offside. |
| 24' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Joseph Paintsil's (LA Galaxy) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 6% is blocked by Kamal Miller. |
| 25' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (LA Galaxy). Executed by Diego FagĂșndez. |
| 25' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. John Nelson's (LA Galaxy) with left footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by David Ayala. |
| 29' | Foul | Finn Surman (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Joseph Paintsil (LA Galaxy). |
| 30' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Kevin Kelsy's (Portland Timbers) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 21% is blocked by Mathias JĂžrgensen. |
| 31' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Portland Timbers). Executed by David Da Costa. |
| 31' | Foul | Gabriel Pec (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kevin Kelsy (Portland Timbers). |
| 32' | Foul | Gabriel Pec (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by David Ayala (Portland Timbers). |
| 33' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Christian RamĂrez's (LA Galaxy) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 15% misses to the left. |
| 35' | Foul | Christian RamĂrez (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kamal Miller (Portland Timbers). |
| 38' | ShotAtGoal | Juan Mosquera (Portland Timbers) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 16%. |
| 38' | Goal | Goal! 0:1. David Da Costa (Portland Timbers) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 16% to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Antony Alves Santos. |
| 43' | Foul | Isaiah Parente (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kevin Kelsy (Portland Timbers). |
| 45' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Portland Timbers). Executed by David Da Costa. |
| 45' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. David Ayala's (Portland Timbers) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 23% goes over to the left. |
| 45'+1' | Foul | Joao Ortiz (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Joseph Paintsil (LA Galaxy). |
| 45'+1' | Caution | Joseph Paintsil (LA Galaxy) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 45'+2' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, LA Galaxy 0, Portland Timbers 1. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: LA Galaxy 0, Portland Timbers 1. |
| 49' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (LA Galaxy). Executed by Diego FagĂșndez. |
| 53' | Goal | Goal! 0:2. Santiago Moreno (Portland Timbers) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 37% to the lower left zone. Assisted by Antony Alves Santos, second assist by Joao Ortiz. |
| 54' | Foul | Joseph Paintsil (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Santiago Moreno (Portland Timbers). |
| 55' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Isaiah Parente's (LA Galaxy) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 9% is saved by James Pantemis. |
| 57' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Joseph Paintsil's (LA Galaxy) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Finn Surman. |
| 57' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (LA Galaxy). Executed by Diego FagĂșndez. |
| 60' | Substitution | Substitution, LA Galaxy. Lucas Sanabria replaces Edwin Cerrillo. |
| 60' | Substitution | Substitution, LA Galaxy. Marco Reus replaces Diego FagĂșndez. |
| 60' | Substitution | Substitution, LA Galaxy. JuliĂĄn Aude replaces Isaiah Parente. |
| 63' | Goal | Goal! 0:3. Kevin Kelsy (Portland Timbers) scored with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 7% to the upper left central zone. Assisted by Antony Alves Santos, second assist by David Da Costa. |
| 64' | Foul | Marco Reus (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kevin Kelsy (Portland Timbers). |
| 65' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Joseph Paintsil's (LA Galaxy) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 14% is saved by James Pantemis. |
| 65' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Joseph Paintsil's (LA Galaxy) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 8% is saved by James Pantemis. |
| 67' | Goal | Goal! 1:3. Christian RamĂrez (LA Galaxy) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 20% to the lower left zone. Assisted by Joseph Paintsil, second assist by Marco Reus. |
| 69' | Goal | Goal! 2:3. Marco Reus (LA Galaxy) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 24% to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Christian RamĂrez, second assist by Gabriel Pec. |
| 70' | Substitution | Substitution, Portland Timbers. Omir FernĂĄndez replaces Joao Ortiz. |
| 71' | Substitution | Substitution, Portland Timbers. Felipe Mora replaces Kevin Kelsy. |
| 71' | Substitution | Substitution, LA Galaxy. Maya Yoshida replaces Mathias JĂžrgensen. |
| 71' | Substitution | Substitution, Portland Timbers. Jonathan RodrĂguez replaces Antony Alves Santos. |
| 72' | Foul | David Da Costa (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Lucas Sanabria (LA Galaxy). |
| 74' | Foul | Jonathan RodrĂguez (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Emiro Garces (LA Galaxy). |
| 76' | Goal | Goal! 2:4. Jonathan RodrĂguez (Portland Timbers) scored from penalty with right footed shot with an xG of 77% to the top left corner. |
| 77' | Caution | Jonathan RodrĂguez (Portland Timbers) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 80' | Substitution | Substitution, Portland Timbers. Eric Miller replaces Juan Mosquera. |
| 81' | Foul | Kamal Miller (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Joseph Paintsil (LA Galaxy). |
| 82' | Foul | Jonathan RodrĂguez (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Emiro Garces (LA Galaxy). |
| 82' | Caution | Maya Yoshida (LA Galaxy) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 83' | FreeKick | Free kick saved. Santiago Moreno's (Portland Timbers) with right footed shot from the left wing with an xG of 3% is saved by John McCarthy. |
| 83' | Foul | Gabriel Pec (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jimer Fory (Portland Timbers). |
| 84' | Foul | Joseph Paintsil (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jimer Fory (Portland Timbers). |
| 85' | Substitution | Substitution, Portland Timbers. Cristhian Paredes replaces David Da Costa. |
| 85' | ShotAtGoal | Christian RamĂrez (LA Galaxy) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 24%. |
| 85' | Foul | Foul by Felipe Mora (Portland Timbers). |
| 86' | Foul | Santiago Moreno (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Lucas Sanabria (LA Galaxy). |
| 88' | ShotAtGoal | Christian RamĂrez (LA Galaxy) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 7%. |
| 89' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. JuliĂĄn Aude's (LA Galaxy) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 12% is saved by James Pantemis. |
| 90' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (LA Galaxy). Executed by Joseph Paintsil. |
| 90' | Substitution | Substitution, LA Galaxy. Mauricio Cuevas replaces Emiro Garces. |
| 90'+1' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (LA Galaxy). Executed by Mauricio Cuevas. |
| 90'+1' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Christian RamĂrez's (LA Galaxy) from the centre of the box with an xG of 13% is blocked by Finn Surman. |
| 90'+1' | ShotAtGoal | Maya Yoshida (LA Galaxy) hits the cross bar from the centre of the box with an xG of 57%. |
| 90'+1' | Foul | Jimer Fory (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Maya Yoshida (LA Galaxy). |
| 90'+2' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Jonathan RodrĂguez's (Portland Timbers) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% goes over to the right. |
| 90'+3' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Marco Reus's (LA Galaxy) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 11% goes over. |
| 90'+4' | Foul | Joseph Paintsil (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kamal Miller (Portland Timbers). |
| 90'+4' | Caution | Kamal Miller (Portland Timbers) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 90'+5' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Maya Yoshida's (LA Galaxy) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 5% goes over to the right. |
| 90'+7' | Offside | Offside, Portland Timbers. Felipe Mora is caught offside. |
| 90'+10' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, LA Galaxy 2, Portland Timbers 4. |
| 90'+10' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
LA Galaxy midfielder Marco Reus scored his first goal of the 2025 campaign on Sunday night, pulling the reigning MLS Cup presented by Audi champions to within one of the Portland Timbers with a classy finish.
LA Galaxy midfielder Marco Reus scored his first goal of the 2025 campaign on Sunday night, pulling the reigning MLS Cup presented by Audi champions to within one of the Portland Timbers with a classy finish.
But LA's momentum dissipated shortly after when Portland forward Jonathan RodrĂguez sent home a penalty kick, ultimately sealing the visitors' 4-2 win at Dignity Health Sports Park.
With another defeat, LA have started the year 10 games winless (0W-7L-3D) and are bottom of the overall league table with a -12 goal differential.
What needs to change? The former Borussia Dortmund and German national team star has some thoughts.
"We have to hate losing," Reus, who appeared as a second-half substitute, told reporters post-game.
"In the moment, we don't hate losing ⊠We have to be frustrated before the game, not after the game."
Reus also believes the Galaxy's struggles are often self-inflicted and the byproduct of little moments.
"We have the quality on this team, but we have to show it constantly and not 20 minutes like this and then five minutes this and then we concede a goal and then our heads are down," Reus said. "No, it has to be â the standard has to be higher."
He added: "It's not like when we lose, we lose because the other team was much much better, no. It's because we did mistakes. It's part of football, yes, but unnecessary mistakes. So if we can stop this, then we start winning. But we have to stop this."
When Reus joined LA last summer as a free agent, he was tasked with turbo-charging one of the league's top attacks. Now, the 35-year-old is confronting a vastly different situation â one with DP No. 10 Riqui Puig recovering from a torn ACL.
"Most of the time, it's details," Reus said. "It starts here in your head. The most important thing is to be ready for 90, 95 minutes."
Still searching for their first league win of the year, LA will turn the page to next weekend's Sunday Night Soccer presented by Continental Tire showdown at Sporting Kansas City (7 pm ET | MLS Season Pass, Apple TV+).
"The season is not done at all," head coach Greg Vanney said. "If we can just get on the right side of a little bit of momentum, then you can get yourself right back in this thing pretty quickly. I think there's still a ton to play for."
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 1' | Offside | Offside, LA Galaxy. Joseph Paintsil is caught offside. |
| 2' | Offside | Offside, Portland Timbers. Kevin Kelsy is caught offside. |
| 11' | Foul | Kevin Kelsy (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Mathias JĂžrgensen (LA Galaxy). |
| 17' | Foul | Antony Alves Santos (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Miki Yamane (LA Galaxy). |
| 18' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Gabriel Pec's (LA Galaxy) with left footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 4% is blocked by Kamal Miller. |
| 20' | Offside | Offside, LA Galaxy. Miki Yamane is caught offside. |
| 24' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Joseph Paintsil's (LA Galaxy) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 6% is blocked by Kamal Miller. |
| 25' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (LA Galaxy). Executed by Diego FagĂșndez. |
| 25' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. John Nelson's (LA Galaxy) with left footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by David Ayala. |
| 29' | Foul | Finn Surman (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Joseph Paintsil (LA Galaxy). |
| 30' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Kevin Kelsy's (Portland Timbers) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 21% is blocked by Mathias JĂžrgensen. |
| 31' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Portland Timbers). Executed by David Da Costa. |
| 31' | Foul | Gabriel Pec (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kevin Kelsy (Portland Timbers). |
| 32' | Foul | Gabriel Pec (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by David Ayala (Portland Timbers). |
| 33' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Christian RamĂrez's (LA Galaxy) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 15% misses to the left. |
| 35' | Foul | Christian RamĂrez (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kamal Miller (Portland Timbers). |
| 38' | ShotAtGoal | Juan Mosquera (Portland Timbers) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 16%. |
| 38' | Goal | Goal! 0:1. David Da Costa (Portland Timbers) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 16% to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Antony Alves Santos. |
| 43' | Foul | Isaiah Parente (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kevin Kelsy (Portland Timbers). |
| 45' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Portland Timbers). Executed by David Da Costa. |
| 45' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. David Ayala's (Portland Timbers) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 23% goes over to the left. |
| 45'+1' | Foul | Joao Ortiz (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Joseph Paintsil (LA Galaxy). |
| 45'+1' | Caution | Joseph Paintsil (LA Galaxy) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 45'+2' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, LA Galaxy 0, Portland Timbers 1. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: LA Galaxy 0, Portland Timbers 1. |
| 49' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (LA Galaxy). Executed by Diego FagĂșndez. |
| 53' | Goal | Goal! 0:2. Santiago Moreno (Portland Timbers) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 37% to the lower left zone. Assisted by Antony Alves Santos, second assist by Joao Ortiz. |
| 54' | Foul | Joseph Paintsil (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Santiago Moreno (Portland Timbers). |
| 55' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Isaiah Parente's (LA Galaxy) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 9% is saved by James Pantemis. |
| 57' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Joseph Paintsil's (LA Galaxy) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Finn Surman. |
| 57' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (LA Galaxy). Executed by Diego FagĂșndez. |
| 60' | Substitution | Substitution, LA Galaxy. Lucas Sanabria replaces Edwin Cerrillo. |
| 60' | Substitution | Substitution, LA Galaxy. Marco Reus replaces Diego FagĂșndez. |
| 60' | Substitution | Substitution, LA Galaxy. JuliĂĄn Aude replaces Isaiah Parente. |
| 63' | Goal | Goal! 0:3. Kevin Kelsy (Portland Timbers) scored with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 7% to the upper left central zone. Assisted by Antony Alves Santos, second assist by David Da Costa. |
| 64' | Foul | Marco Reus (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kevin Kelsy (Portland Timbers). |
| 65' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Joseph Paintsil's (LA Galaxy) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 14% is saved by James Pantemis. |
| 65' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Joseph Paintsil's (LA Galaxy) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 8% is saved by James Pantemis. |
| 67' | Goal | Goal! 1:3. Christian RamĂrez (LA Galaxy) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 20% to the lower left zone. Assisted by Joseph Paintsil, second assist by Marco Reus. |
| 69' | Goal | Goal! 2:3. Marco Reus (LA Galaxy) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 24% to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Christian RamĂrez, second assist by Gabriel Pec. |
| 70' | Substitution | Substitution, Portland Timbers. Omir FernĂĄndez replaces Joao Ortiz. |
| 71' | Substitution | Substitution, Portland Timbers. Felipe Mora replaces Kevin Kelsy. |
| 71' | Substitution | Substitution, LA Galaxy. Maya Yoshida replaces Mathias JĂžrgensen. |
| 71' | Substitution | Substitution, Portland Timbers. Jonathan RodrĂguez replaces Antony Alves Santos. |
| 72' | Foul | David Da Costa (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Lucas Sanabria (LA Galaxy). |
| 74' | Foul | Jonathan RodrĂguez (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Emiro Garces (LA Galaxy). |
| 76' | Goal | Goal! 2:4. Jonathan RodrĂguez (Portland Timbers) scored from penalty with right footed shot with an xG of 77% to the top left corner. |
| 77' | Caution | Jonathan RodrĂguez (Portland Timbers) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 80' | Substitution | Substitution, Portland Timbers. Eric Miller replaces Juan Mosquera. |
| 81' | Foul | Kamal Miller (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Joseph Paintsil (LA Galaxy). |
| 82' | Foul | Jonathan RodrĂguez (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Emiro Garces (LA Galaxy). |
| 82' | Caution | Maya Yoshida (LA Galaxy) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 83' | FreeKick | Free kick saved. Santiago Moreno's (Portland Timbers) with right footed shot from the left wing with an xG of 3% is saved by John McCarthy. |
| 83' | Foul | Gabriel Pec (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jimer Fory (Portland Timbers). |
| 84' | Foul | Joseph Paintsil (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jimer Fory (Portland Timbers). |
| 85' | Substitution | Substitution, Portland Timbers. Cristhian Paredes replaces David Da Costa. |
| 85' | ShotAtGoal | Christian RamĂrez (LA Galaxy) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 24%. |
| 85' | Foul | Foul by Felipe Mora (Portland Timbers). |
| 86' | Foul | Santiago Moreno (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Lucas Sanabria (LA Galaxy). |
| 88' | ShotAtGoal | Christian RamĂrez (LA Galaxy) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 7%. |
| 89' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. JuliĂĄn Aude's (LA Galaxy) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 12% is saved by James Pantemis. |
| 90' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (LA Galaxy). Executed by Joseph Paintsil. |
| 90' | Substitution | Substitution, LA Galaxy. Mauricio Cuevas replaces Emiro Garces. |
| 90'+1' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (LA Galaxy). Executed by Mauricio Cuevas. |
| 90'+1' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Christian RamĂrez's (LA Galaxy) from the centre of the box with an xG of 13% is blocked by Finn Surman. |
| 90'+1' | ShotAtGoal | Maya Yoshida (LA Galaxy) hits the cross bar from the centre of the box with an xG of 57%. |
| 90'+1' | Foul | Jimer Fory (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Maya Yoshida (LA Galaxy). |
| 90'+2' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Jonathan RodrĂguez's (Portland Timbers) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% goes over to the right. |
| 90'+3' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Marco Reus's (LA Galaxy) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 11% goes over. |
| 90'+4' | Foul | Joseph Paintsil (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kamal Miller (Portland Timbers). |
| 90'+4' | Caution | Kamal Miller (Portland Timbers) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 90'+5' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Maya Yoshida's (LA Galaxy) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 5% goes over to the right. |
| 90'+7' | Offside | Offside, Portland Timbers. Felipe Mora is caught offside. |
| 90'+10' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, LA Galaxy 2, Portland Timbers 4. |
| 90'+10' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
The Portland Timbers have plenty to celebrate following their 4-2 win at the LA Galaxy, which concluded Matchday 10 action Sunday evening.
The Portland Timbers have plenty to celebrate following their 4-2 win at the LA Galaxy, which concluded Matchday 10 action Sunday evening.
Portland are now second in the Western Conference with 18 points, marking the clubâs best start to an MLS season. Theyâve gone seven games unbeaten and are tied for the league lead with 20 goals scored.
But head coach Phil Neville struck a far more serious tone in his post-game press conference at Dignity Health Sports Park, after nearly seeing a 3-0 lead evaporate before Jonathan RodrĂguezâs 76th-minute penalty kick confirmed all three points.
âYou're 3-0 up in a game and you're leaving defenders 4-v-2, 4-v-3 at the back,â Neville said. âThat's not game management.
âSo that's why I'm angry and at this moment in time, I can't enjoy the victory because that's not what we've prepared, that's not what we've practiced. That's not what we've taught them. It's one of those things as a coach and teacher where you've got to keep drilling it into them.â
Yet Neville maintains belief in what the Timbers can accomplish this year, holding them to the standard of being more than a free-flowing, attack-minded group.
âWe're a young team with phenomenal talent, with great energy, with incredible courage to play,â Neville said. âWith young players, we've just got to keep their feet on the ground and keep moving forward.
âSome of our counter-attacking play was sensational. The courage to play was really good. The spirit of everybody from one to 20 was so good. And we're a team that's continuing to learn and improve. There's still so much to go.â
At LA, Portland were carried by a three-assist performance from Antony. The Brazilian winger set up goals from David Da Costa, Santiago Moreno and Kevin Kelsy, giving him a team-best five helpers this year.
Neville believes the best is yet to come for the U22 Initiative signing.
âThe pieces that we thought needed to be pieced together, he's slowly piecing them together,â Neville said. âHis concentration, his quality, his discipline, his consistency â it's really good. He's technical and a major goal threat.
â ⊠I think he's got a high ceiling. Last season we saw Santi rise, we saw [Juan] Mosquera rise, we saw [David] Ayala rise. I think this is going to be Antony's year.â
But with a young squad comes learning moments, and Portland trotted out their youngest-ever starting XI for an MLS match (average of 24.4 years). From there, and despite the historic nature of this 10-game run, Neville sees room for growth.
âWe don't want any plaudits now,â Neville said. âWe just want to keep going from game to game. We've got a really good month coming up and we've just got to keep improving.â
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 2' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Timothy Tillman's (Los Angeles Football Club) with left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked by Alfredo Morales. |
| 6' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Igor Jesus's (Los Angeles Football Club) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 6% is saved by Ben Lundt. |
| 7' | Foul | JoĂŁo Klauss (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Marlon Santos (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 10' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. David MartĂnez's (Los Angeles Football Club) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is saved by Ben Lundt. |
| 11' | Foul | Tomas Ostrak (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sergi Palencia (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 15' | Offside | Offside, St. Louis CITY SC. JoĂŁo Klauss is caught offside. |
| 19' | Foul | Foul by Ryan Hollingshead (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 21' | Foul | Igor Jesus (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by JoĂŁo Klauss (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 23' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Denis Bouanga's (Los Angeles Football Club) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 12% goes over. |
| 24' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. David MartĂnez's (Los Angeles Football Club) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 6% is blocked by Josh Yaro. |
| 25' | Foul | Conrad Wallem (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Timothy Tillman (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 28' | Foul | Igor Jesus (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Marcel Hartel (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 29' | Foul | Igor Jesus (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by JoĂŁo Klauss (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 30' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Aaron Long's (Los Angeles Football Club) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 4% misses to the left. |
| 33' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Denis Bouanga's (Los Angeles Football Club) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 20% is saved by Ben Lundt. |
| 36' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Los Angeles Football Club). Executed by Denis Bouanga. |
| 36' | ShotAtGoal | Igor Jesus (Los Angeles Football Club) hits the left post from the centre of the box with an xG of 74%. |
| 36' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Ryan Hollingshead's (Los Angeles Football Club) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 86% is saved by Ben Lundt. |
| 38' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Denis Bouanga's (Los Angeles Football Club) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 7% misses to the left. |
| 38' | Substitution | Substitution, St. Louis CITY SC. Akil Watts replaces Conrad Wallem. |
| 41' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Cedric Teuchert's (St. Louis CITY SC) with right footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% is saved by Hugo Lloris. |
| 44' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. David MartĂnez's (Los Angeles Football Club) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by Josh Yaro. |
| 45' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Los Angeles Football Club). Executed by Denis Bouanga. |
| 45' | Foul | Timothy Tillman (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kyle Hiebert (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 45'+3' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, Los Angeles Football Club 0, St. Louis CITY SC 0. |
| 46' | Substitution | Substitution, St. Louis CITY SC. Célio Pompeu replaces Tomas Ostrak. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: Los Angeles Football Club 0, St. Louis CITY SC 0. |
| 46' | Foul | CĂ©lio Pompeu (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by David MartĂnez (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 46' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Célio Pompeu's (St. Louis CITY SC) from the centre of the box with an xG of 9% is saved by Hugo Lloris. |
| 48' | Foul | Denis Bouanga (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Alfredo Morales (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 48' | Caution | Alfredo Morales (St. Louis CITY SC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 49' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. David MartĂnez's (Los Angeles Football Club) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 11% is saved by Ben Lundt. |
| 51' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Los Angeles Football Club). Executed by Denis Bouanga. |
| 52' | Goal | Goal! 0:1. Cedric Teuchert (St. Louis CITY SC) scored with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 48% to the lower left zone. Assisted by Jannes Horn, second assist by Timo Baumgartl. |
| 54' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Denis Bouanga's (Los Angeles Football Club) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% goes over to the right. |
| 58' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. JoĂŁo Klauss's (St. Louis CITY SC) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by Marlon Santos. |
| 60' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Marcel Hartel's (St. Louis CITY SC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% misses to the right. |
| 61' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. JoĂŁo Klauss's (St. Louis CITY SC) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 6% goes over to the left. |
| 63' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Denis Bouanga's (Los Angeles Football Club) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 6% is blocked by Timo Baumgartl. |
| 63' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Olivier Giroud's (Los Angeles Football Club) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 38% misses to the left. |
| 65' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Denis Bouanga's (Los Angeles Football Club) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 2% is saved by Ben Lundt. |
| 67' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Los Angeles Football Club). Executed by Denis Bouanga. |
| 67' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Timothy Tillman's (Los Angeles Football Club) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 17% goes over. |
| 68' | Substitution | Substitution, Los Angeles Football Club. Nathan Ordaz replaces Olivier Giroud. |
| 68' | Substitution | Substitution, Los Angeles Football Club. Cengiz Ănder replaces David MartĂnez. |
| 70' | Goal | Goal! 1:1. Denis Bouanga (Los Angeles Football Club) scored with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 58% to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Cengiz Ănder. |
| 71' | Substitution | Substitution, St. Louis CITY SC. Simon Becher replaces JoĂŁo Klauss. |
| 71' | Substitution | Substitution, St. Louis CITY SC. Joakim Nilsson replaces Jannes Horn. |
| 71' | Substitution | Substitution, St. Louis CITY SC. MyKhi Joyner replaces Cedric Teuchert. |
| 73' | Foul | Denis Bouanga (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Josh Yaro (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 75' | Penalty | Penalty saved. Denis Bouanga's (Los Angeles Football Club) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 77% is saved by Ben Lundt. |
| 77' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Simon Becher's (St. Louis CITY SC) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 4% is blocked by Sergi Palencia. |
| 77' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (St. Louis CITY SC). Executed by Marcel Hartel. |
| 77' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. MyKhi Joyner's (St. Louis CITY SC) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Ryan Hollingshead. |
| 78' | Foul | Kyle Hiebert (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Timothy Tillman (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 78' | Caution | Timothy Tillman (Los Angeles Football Club) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 82' | Substitution | Substitution, Los Angeles Football Club. Eddie Segura replaces Marlon Santos. |
| 82' | Substitution | Substitution, Los Angeles Football Club. Jeremy Ebobisse replaces Marco Delgado. |
| 83' | Foul | Jeremy Ebobisse (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Alfredo Morales (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 83' | Caution | Alfredo Morales (St. Louis CITY SC) is shown the second yellow (red) card for the foul. |
| 84' | Foul | Akil Watts (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ryan Hollingshead (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 86' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Marcel Hartel's (St. Louis CITY SC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 5% is saved by Hugo Lloris. |
| 87' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Marcel Hartel's (St. Louis CITY SC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 7% is saved by Hugo Lloris. |
| 88' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (St. Louis CITY SC). Executed by Marcel Hartel. |
| 88' | Foul | Simon Becher (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Nathan Ordaz (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 88' | Substitution | Substitution, Los Angeles Football Club. Nkosi Tafari replaces Aaron Long. |
| 88' | Substitution | Substitution, Los Angeles Football Club. Frankie Amaya replaces Igor Jesus. |
| 89' | Foul | Simon Becher (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Eddie Segura (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 89' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Simon Becher's (St. Louis CITY SC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 21% is blocked by Nkosi Tafari. |
| 89' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Joakim Nilsson's (St. Louis CITY SC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 60% is blocked by Nkosi Tafari. |
| 89' | Goal | Own goal! 1:2. Nathan Ordaz (Los Angeles Football Club) scored an own goal from the centre of the box. |
| 90'+4' | Foul | Kyle Hiebert (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Denis Bouanga (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 90'+5' | Goal | Goal! 2:2. Denis Bouanga (Los Angeles Football Club) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 11% to the top right corner. Assisted by Cengiz Ănder. |
| 90'+7' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Los Angeles Football Club). Executed by Denis Bouanga. |
| 90'+7' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Jeremy Ebobisse's (Los Angeles Football Club) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 9% is blocked by Akil Watts. |
| 90'+8' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Los Angeles Football Club). Executed by Cengiz Ănder. |
| 90'+8' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Frankie Amaya's (Los Angeles Football Club) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 7% goes over. |
| 90'+9' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
| 90'+9' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, Los Angeles Football Club 2, St. Louis CITY SC 2. |
Time and time again, Denis Bouanga delivers for LAFC.
Time and time again, Denis Bouanga delivers for LAFC.
The latest installment came during Matchday 10's Sunday Night Soccer presented by Continental Tire showdown with St. Louis CITY SC, as the mercurial attacker scored a brace to rescue a 2-2 draw at BMO Stadium.
With his 95th-minute equalizing golazo following up a near-range finish (70'), Bouanga reached four goals in his last three matches, putting the Black & Gold on his back as they keep pace in a jam-packed Western Conference.
Yet after the match, Bouanga's mood was muted. He was disappointed with a missed penalty kick in the 75th minute that, in his mind, cost LAFC a win.
"I want to say that this draw is on me," he told media via a translator. "If I had scored the penalty I think we would have won that game."
Bouanga channeled that frustration into productivity, slaloming through the St. Louis defense late in the second half to score off Cengiz Ănder's second assist of the night.
"It's no secret Denis is a big weapon of ours," said assistant coach Ante Razov, who took charge of the match with Steve Cherundolo serving a red-card suspension. "Denis can score four goals tonight. Denis put in a good effort, he got us two goals, but we need other guys to score."
After a slow start, Bouanga is rounding into form and looking to net a third straight 20-goal season. That production earned him back-to-back Best XI nods, as well as the 2023 Golden Boot presented by Audi.
But it can't all be on their 30-year-old star, Razov said.
"We need other people to step up and start scoring goals, creating goals," Razov said. "You cannot survive with just one guy scoring. Right now we're kind of treading water and our record shows. We're not happy about it, trying to encourage guys, push guys along."
LAFC end the weekend with 14 points, good for eighth in the West. They'll look to bounce back next Saturday when hosting Houston Dynamo FC (10:30 pm ET | MLS Season Pass).
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 1' | Foul | Leo Afonso (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Manuel Cafumana (FC Dallas). |
| 3' | Foul | Anderson Julio (FC Dallas) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Gonzalo LujĂĄn (Inter Miami CF). |
| 4' | Foul | Manuel Cafumana (FC Dallas) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Benjamin Cremaschi (Inter Miami CF). |
| 5' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (FC Dallas). Executed by Luciano Acosta. |
| 5' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Luciano Acosta's (FC Dallas) with left footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 2% is saved by Drake Callender. |
| 8' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Logan Farrington's (FC Dallas) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 11% is blocked by Maximiliano FalcĂłn. |
| 8' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Kaick Ferreira's (FC Dallas) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 16% is blocked by Gonzalo LujĂĄn. |
| 8' | Goal | Goal! 0:1. Shaq Moore (FC Dallas) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 16% to the middle left zone. |
| 11' | Foul | Allen Obando (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sebastien Ibeagha (FC Dallas). |
| 12' | FreeKick | Free kick missed. Benjamin Cremaschi's (Inter Miami CF) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 6% goes over. |
| 13' | Foul | Maximiliano FalcĂłn (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Anderson Julio (FC Dallas). |
| 14' | Foul | Ian Fray (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Manuel Cafumana (FC Dallas). |
| 16' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Leo Afonso's (Inter Miami CF) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 92% is saved by Maarten Paes. |
| 16' | Goal | Goal! 1:1. FafĂ Picault (Inter Miami CF) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 89% to the bottom left corner. |
| 19' | Foul | Ian Fray (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Logan Farrington (FC Dallas). |
| 20' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Benjamin Cremaschi. |
| 21' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Benjamin Cremaschi. |
| 21' | ShotAtGoal | David MartĂnez (Inter Miami CF) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 10%. |
| 21' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Maximiliano FalcĂłn's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 9% is blocked by Sebastien Ibeagha. |
| 25' | Foul | Yannick Bright (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kaick Ferreira (FC Dallas). |
| 28' | Foul | Ramiro Benetti (FC Dallas) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Allen Obando (Inter Miami CF). |
| 29' | Goal | Goal! 2:1. Allen Obando (Inter Miami CF) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 40% to the central zone. Assisted by Ian Fray, second assist by Tomås Avilés. |
| 33' | Foul | Kaick Ferreira (FC Dallas) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Allen Obando (Inter Miami CF). |
| 34' | Foul | Foul by Luciano Acosta (FC Dallas). |
| 36' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Benjamin Cremaschi. |
| 40' | Foul | Logan Farrington (FC Dallas) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Maximiliano FalcĂłn (Inter Miami CF). |
| 41' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Nolan Norris's (FC Dallas) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 21% goes over. |
| 42' | Foul | Osaze Urhoghide (FC Dallas) wins a free kick, after being fouled by FafĂ Picault (Inter Miami CF). |
| 45'+3' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, Inter Miami CF 2, FC Dallas 1. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: Inter Miami CF 2, FC Dallas 1. |
| 50' | Foul | FafĂ Picault (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Nolan Norris (FC Dallas). |
| 51' | Foul | FafĂ Picault (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Nolan Norris (FC Dallas). |
| 53' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Benjamin Cremaschi. |
| 54' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Benjamin Cremaschi. |
| 54' | Foul | Anderson Julio (FC Dallas) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Gonzalo LujĂĄn (Inter Miami CF). |
| 56' | Goal | Goal! 3:1. David MartĂnez (Inter Miami CF) scored with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 13% to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Benjamin Cremaschi. |
| 58' | Offside | Offside, FC Dallas. Anderson Julio is caught offside. |
| 58' | Substitution | Substitution, FC Dallas. Lalas Abubakar replaces Nolan Norris. |
| 58' | Substitution | Substitution, FC Dallas. Pedro Martins replaces Manuel Cafumana. |
| 60' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Shaq Moore's (FC Dallas) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 15% is saved by Drake Callender. |
| 60' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Shaq Moore's (FC Dallas) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 14% is saved by Drake Callender. |
| 60' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (FC Dallas). Executed by Luciano Acosta. |
| 61' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (FC Dallas). Executed by Anderson Julio. |
| 64' | Foul | Shaq Moore (FC Dallas) wins a free kick, after being fouled by David MartĂnez (Inter Miami CF). |
| 64' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Osaze Urhoghide's (FC Dallas) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 16% is blocked by Maximiliano FalcĂłn. |
| 65' | Goal | Goal! 3:2. Osaze Urhoghide (FC Dallas) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 22% to the upper left central zone. |
| 65' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. Noah Allen replaces Maximiliano FalcĂłn. |
| 67' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. Federico Redondo replaces Leo Afonso. |
| 69' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. FafĂ Picault's (Inter Miami CF) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 16% is saved by Maarten Paes. |
| 69' | Goal | Goal! 3:3. Anderson Julio (FC Dallas) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 20% to the lower right zone. Assisted by Pedro Martins. |
| 75' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. Tadeo Allende replaces Allen Obando. |
| 75' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. Telasco Segovia replaces Yannick Bright. |
| 77' | Foul | Telasco Segovia (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ramiro Benetti (FC Dallas). |
| 79' | Offside | Offside, Inter Miami CF. Tadeo Allende is caught offside. |
| 79' | Foul | Luciano Acosta (FC Dallas) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Federico Redondo (Inter Miami CF). |
| 79' | Foul | Kaick Ferreira (FC Dallas) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Telasco Segovia (Inter Miami CF). |
| 81' | Goal | Goal! 3:4. Pedro Martins (FC Dallas) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 28% to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Logan Farrington. |
| 83' | Caution | Luciano Acosta (FC Dallas) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 83' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Benjamin Cremaschi. |
| 84' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. David MartĂnez's (Inter Miami CF) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 10% misses to the right. |
| 86' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Noah Allen's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% is saved by Maarten Paes. |
| 87' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Luciano Acosta's (FC Dallas) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is saved by Drake Callender. |
| 88' | Substitution | Substitution, FC Dallas. Tarik Scott replaces Logan Farrington. |
| 90' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Telasco Segovia. |
| 90' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Pedro Martins's (FC Dallas) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 32% is saved by Drake Callender. |
| 90'+2' | Substitution | Substitution, FC Dallas. Tsiki Ntsabeleng replaces Luciano Acosta. |
| 90'+2' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Benjamin Cremaschi. |
| 90'+2' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Gonzalo LujĂĄn's (Inter Miami CF) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 12% misses to the left. |
| 90'+4' | Foul | Kaick Ferreira (FC Dallas) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Federico Redondo (Inter Miami CF). |
| 90'+5' | Foul | Ian Fray (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Tarik Scott (FC Dallas). |
| 90'+5' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Tomås Avilés's (Inter Miami CF) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Kaick Ferreira. |
| 90'+5' | Foul | Ian Fray (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kaick Ferreira (FC Dallas). |
| 90'+6' | FreeKick | Free kick missed. Tadeo Allende's (Inter Miami CF) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 8% goes over. |
| 90'+7' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
| 90'+7' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, Inter Miami CF 3, FC Dallas 4. |
Lionel Messi, Luis SuĂĄrez and Jordi Alba were spectators, dressed in street clothes and sipping on matĂ© in fieldside seats with their families as Inter Miami head coach Javier Mascherano heavily rotated his lineup ahead of Wednesdayâs massive Concacaf Champions Cup semifinal second leg against Supporters' Shield-leading Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
Lionel Messi, Luis SuĂĄrez and Jordi Alba were spectators, dressed in street clothes and sipping on matĂ© in fieldside seats with their families as Inter Miami head coach Javier Mascherano heavily rotated his lineup ahead of Wednesdayâs massive Concacaf Champions Cup semifinal second leg against Supporters' Shield-leading Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
Their absence, however, did absolutely nothing to diminish the shock, awe and exultation of FC Dallas at Chase Stadium as they pulled off one of the more remarkable comebacks in recent MLS memory on Sunday afternoon â in fact, the gobsmacked expressions on the faces of Miamiâs superstars only added to the spectacle.
Rallying from a 3-1 deficit with less than half an hour to go, the North Texans reeled off three goals in 16 chaotic minutes to snatch a 4-3 win which inflicted the Heronsâ first league loss of the season and extended their own unbeaten road record in 2025 (3W-0L-3D). Itâs a signature result of first-year coach Eric Quillâs fledgling tenure, while in turn dialing up the pressure on Mascherano & Co. as they prepare to attack Vancouverâs 2-0 aggregate lead in CCC at the same stadium in 72 hours or so.
âIt's not easy. It's not easy,â a crestfallen Mascherano told reporters in Spanish afterward. âThe truth is that we played a very good game for 60, 65 minutes, during which we fell behind and rallied, which isnât easy. And nothing. Unfortunately, I'm responsible. I made a mistake in my reading of the game, and well, today I couldn't help them.
âThe players, of course, nothing to fault,â the Argentine later added, pointing to his own formation and personnel changes as he repeatedly took the blame for the stunning turnabout. âToday is my responsibility. It's my fault, not being able to help the players with the correct changes, or reading the game correctly to be able to get the victory.â
Even with Messi out, Miami remain the gold standard for much of MLS and the raw emotions of this game were palpable on both sides. Quill found his wife Susan in the Fort Lauderdale crowd and hopped the advertising boards to share a long embrace after the final whistle, then waxed philosophical in his postgame press conference.
âIâm just really proud of the collective. Theyâve been training so hard,â said Quill, who helped spark the remontada by shifting from a 4-2-3-1 shape to a 3-4-3 and bringing on Brazilian attacker Pedrinho, who bagged a goal and an assist in 32 minutes. âThis is becoming a team across the board. They're rooting for each other, they're working for each other, they're wanting the best for each other, even in the bad times. And that's a true mark of a great team in the making.
âWeâve got to stay humble and hungry now and not rely on just this emotion of the game, and weâve got to keep growing and climbing the table, keep getting better. But this was a win for the ages, and they deserve it.â
Dallasâ resilience was interwoven with Miamiâs fragility, as the Heronsâ 2024 patterns of recurring defensive breakdowns reared their ugly heads after some encouraging signs of growth under Mascherano. FCD fullback Shaq Moore opened the scoring early via one such instance, and after nearly an hour of composed response, they cropped up yet again in the dying stages.
Notably, Dallas achieved this wild result with their star striker Petar Musa still sidelined by an ankle injury and playmaker Lucho Acosta mostly quiet on the night. Now they will seek to carry some of the magic home to Toyota Stadium, where theyâre just 1W-3L-0D thus far.
âThe mentality in this team, this is a team thatâs never defeated, anywhere, against any opponent,â Acosta told MLS Season Pass postgame. âWe have a winning mentality, this team, and we're on the right track.
âWe have a very different mentality than the one we play at home. We have to continue at home doing what we did today.â
Quill called on his team to build their belief with this achievement.
âI hope it gives us confidence to believe we can play with anybody. The narrative about Miami, the pundits, everybody crowning them the best team in MLS and yes, Messi wasnât there. SuĂĄrez wasn't there,â he said.
âTake nothing away, this is a quality Miami team, even missing those pieces. This team is for real. And we went toe to toe. We had a bright start, and then we fell apart, and we regained ourselves, but never stopped believing.â
For IMCF, the nature of the loss deepened its impact beyond the points dropped, though another dramatic CCC comeback like the one they pulled off against LAFC in the quarterfinals would go a long way toward making Sunday a footnote.
âWe are conscious that on Wednesday we have to play again and that we're going to have to generate [scoring] situations. Today was a match where we made three goals and we left with our hands empty,â said Mascherano.
âLeoâs fine,â he noted of Messiâs status. âObviously we decided, with the rest of the players, to reserve him after a match like Vancouver, on a synthetic field, six or seven hours [flight from Vancouver]. He trained well [on Saturday], and he's ready.â
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 2' | Foul | Kelvin Yeboah (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ranko VeselinoviÄ (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 6' | Foul | Tani Oluwaseyi (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ralph Priso (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 8' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). Executed by Jayden Nelson. |
| 9' | Foul | JoaquĂn Pereyra (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ralph Priso (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 9' | Caution | Ralph Priso (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 9' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Carlos Harvey's (Minnesota United FC) with header from the center of the box with an xG of 18% misses to the left. |
| 13' | Foul | Jeevan Badwal (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by JoaquĂn Pereyra (Minnesota United FC). |
| 16' | Foul | Wil Trapp (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Emmanuel Sabbi (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 18' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. JoaquĂn Pereyra's (Minnesota United FC) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% misses to the right. |
| 18' | Foul | Jayden Nelson (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Carlos Harvey (Minnesota United FC). |
| 22' | Foul | Jeevan Badwal (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by JoaquĂn Pereyra (Minnesota United FC). |
| 23' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. JoaquĂn Pereyra's (Minnesota United FC) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 4% is blocked by Giuseppe Bovalina. |
| 24' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Minnesota United FC). Executed by JoaquĂn Pereyra. |
| 24' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Kelvin Yeboah's (Minnesota United FC) with right footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 4% is saved by Yohei Takaoka. |
| 27' | Foul | Jeevan Badwal (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Joseph Rosales (Minnesota United FC). |
| 33' | Foul | JoaquĂn Pereyra (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jayden Nelson (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 33' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Carlos Harvey's (Minnesota United FC) with header from the center of the box with an xG of 4% is saved by Yohei Takaoka. |
| 36' | Offside | Offside, Minnesota United FC. Kelvin Yeboah is caught offside. |
| 39' | Foul | Carlos Harvey (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Emmanuel Sabbi (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 40' | Foul | NicolĂĄs Romero (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jayden Nelson (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 42' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). Executed by Jayden Nelson. |
| 42' | Foul | Yohei Takaoka (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Tani Oluwaseyi (Minnesota United FC). |
| 45'+1' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Kelvin Yeboah's (Minnesota United FC) with right footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 9% is blocked by BjĂžrn Utvik. |
| 45'+4' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. JoaquĂn Pereyra's (Minnesota United FC) with left footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 8% misses to the right. |
| 45'+5' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, Minnesota United FC 0, Vancouver Whitecaps FC 0. |
| 46' | Substitution | Substitution, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Tate Johnson replaces Sam Adekugbe. |
| 46' | Substitution | Substitution, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Sebastian Berhalter replaces Ralph Priso. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: Minnesota United FC 0, Vancouver Whitecaps FC 0. |
| 49' | Foul | Jayden Nelson (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Robin Lod (Minnesota United FC). |
| 49' | Foul | Jeevan Badwal (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Wil Trapp (Minnesota United FC). |
| 53' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Joseph Rosales's (Minnesota United FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 5% goes over to the right. |
| 54' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Daniel RĂos's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with left footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 13% is saved by Dayne St. Clair. |
| 55' | Goal | Goal! 0:1. Sebastian Berhalter (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) scored with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 9% to the top right corner. Assisted by Giuseppe Bovalina. |
| 59' | Foul | Tate Johnson (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kelvin Yeboah (Minnesota United FC). |
| 60' | Foul | Emmanuel Sabbi (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by NicolĂĄs Romero (Minnesota United FC). |
| 61' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Robin Lod's (Minnesota United FC) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% misses to the left. |
| 63' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Minnesota United FC). Executed by Joseph Rosales. |
| 63' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Carlos Harvey's (Minnesota United FC) with header from the center of the box with an xG of 28% goes over. |
| 64' | Substitution | Substitution, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Pedro Vite replaces Jeevan Badwal. |
| 64' | Substitution | Substitution, Minnesota United FC. DJ Taylor replaces Carlos Harvey. |
| 64' | Substitution | Substitution, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Ali Ahmed replaces Jayden Nelson. |
| 64' | Substitution | Substitution, Minnesota United FC. Jeong Sang-bin replaces Kelvin Yeboah. |
| 66' | Goal | Goal! 0:2. Pedro Vite (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) scored with left footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 42% to the middle left zone. Assisted by Jean Claude Ngando, second assist by Daniel RĂos. |
| 69' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Minnesota United FC). Executed by JoaquĂn Pereyra. |
| 69' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Bongokuhle Hlongwane's (Minnesota United FC) with header from the center of the box with an xG of 5% goes over to the left. |
| 70' | Goal | Goal! 0:3. Pedro Vite (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) scored with left footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 77% to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Ali Ahmed, second assist by Jean Claude Ngando. |
| 72' | Foul | Michael Boxall (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jean Claude Ngando (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 73' | Foul | Ali Ahmed (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Robin Lod (Minnesota United FC). |
| 75' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Emmanuel Sabbi's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with left footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 12% goes over. |
| 75' | Substitution | Substitution, Minnesota United FC. Hoyeon Jung replaces Robin Lod. |
| 75' | Substitution | Substitution, Minnesota United FC. Samuel Shashoua replaces JoaquĂn Pereyra. |
| 77' | Foul | Bongokuhle Hlongwane (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sebastian Berhalter (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 77' | Caution | Sebastian Berhalter (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 78' | Foul | Tate Johnson (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Tani Oluwaseyi (Minnesota United FC). |
| 80' | Goal | Goal! 1:3. Wil Trapp (Minnesota United FC) scored with right footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 86% to the central zone. Assisted by Tani Oluwaseyi. |
| 82' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Emmanuel Sabbi's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with right footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 21% is saved by Dayne St. Clair. |
| 82' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). Executed by Sebastian Berhalter. |
| 83' | Foul | Emmanuel Sabbi (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Michael Boxall (Minnesota United FC). |
| 84' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). Executed by Sebastian Berhalter. |
| 84' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Giuseppe Bovalina's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with left footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 5% is blocked by Wil Trapp. |
| 85' | Substitution | Substitution, Minnesota United FC. LoĂŻc Mesanvi replaces Bongokuhle Hlongwane. |
| 85' | Substitution | Substitution, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Tristan Blackmon replaces BjĂžrn Utvik. |
| 87' | Foul | Foul by Giuseppe Bovalina (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 90' | Foul | Emmanuel Sabbi (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Michael Boxall (Minnesota United FC). |
| 90' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Pedro Vite's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with left footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 25% is blocked by Daniel RĂos. |
| 90'+1' | ShotAtGoal | Giuseppe Bovalina (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with right footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 19%. |
| 90'+4' | Foul | Tristan Blackmon (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Tani Oluwaseyi (Minnesota United FC). |
| 90'+12' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Tani Oluwaseyi's (Minnesota United FC) with header from the right side of the box with an xG of 3% is saved by Yohei Takaoka. |
| 90'+12' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
| 90'+12' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, Minnesota United FC 1, Vancouver Whitecaps FC 3. |
A massive game awaits Vancouver Whitecaps FC, who carry a 2-0 aggregate advantage into Leg 2 of their Concacaf Champions Cup semifinal series at Inter Miami CF on Wednesday evening.
A massive game awaits Vancouver Whitecaps FC, who carry a 2-0 aggregate advantage into Leg 2 of their Concacaf Champions Cup semifinal series at Inter Miami CF on Wednesday evening.
But first, head coach Jesper SĂžrensen's side â with eight changes to the starting XI after Thursday's comprehensive result at BC Place â had business to take care of Sunday afternoon.
And Vancouver delivered on Matchday 10, keeping their place atop the Supporters' Shield standings with a 3-1 win at Minnesota United FC behind a Pedro Vite brace and Sebastian Berhalter golazo.
"We rely on strong discipline and a strong structure, which helps the players in the positions they have," the Danish manager said post-game at Allianz Field. "I was not doubting giving players opportunities, those that hadn't been playing that much.
"Also everybody knows there's a big game coming up midweek. I was not in doubt. I trust the players. They have been doing well, so I don't have any reason not to trust them."
After getting to halftime at 0-0, SĂžrensen tilted the game with a flurry of second-half substitutes. That included Vite and Berhalter, who supplied the magic to snap Minnesota's eight-game unbeaten streak.
The Western Conference-leading Whitecaps, who now have a league-best 23 points, crucially rested midfielder Andrés Cubas and striker Brian White for their visit to Allianz Field. White has a team-best 11 goals in 15 appearances (all competitions) this season.
And this remarkable run comes with Whitecaps captain Ryan Gauld continuing to recover from a knee injury, giving space for unheralded players to seize the spotlight.
"Pedro played a great game when he came in, scoring two goals, being a decisive player for us in this victory," SĂžrensen said.
"Him and Sebastian, you can see how much they have grown out of this period we've been in. They've got a lot of confidence, good belief in themselves. They're players who want to improve and they have been."
Which all leads to a quick three-day turnaround for Vancouver, who are in the driver's seat for Wednesday's high-stakes CCC match at Chase Stadium (8 pm ET | FS1, OneSoccer; TUDN, UniMĂĄs).
If the Whitecaps eliminate Lionel Messi-led Miami, they'll reach the continental final on June 1 against a LIGA MX powerhouse â either Tigres UANL or Cruz Azul.
"We won the first one and know what we're going to face Wednesday, a great team with great players that have been there and done it many times before," SĂžrensen said. "We have to play our best Wednesday and are ready for it. We're excited, but we're also focused on the assignment.
"It's going to be great and I'm just happy for the players because no matter what, this group will profit from these experiences of playing big games. We're looking forward and now we can also look forward with a smile on our lips after today's game."
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 1' | Foul | Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Hany Mukhtar (Nashville SC). |
| 2' | Foul | Patrick Yazbek (Nashville SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kellyn Acosta (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 2' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Sam Surridge's (Nashville SC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 14% is saved by Chris Brady. |
| 3' | Foul | Jonathan Bamba (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Edvard Tagseth (Nashville SC). |
| 3' | Foul | Kellyn Acosta (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sam Surridge (Nashville SC). |
| 5' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Hugo Cuypers's (Chicago Fire FC) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 8% is saved by Joe Willis. |
| 9' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Nashville SC). Executed by Edvard Tagseth. |
| 10' | Foul | Alex Muyl (Nashville SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Omari Glasgow (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 12' | Foul | Jonathan Bamba (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Patrick Yazbek (Nashville SC). |
| 13' | Offside | Offside, Chicago Fire FC. Kellyn Acosta is caught offside. |
| 13' | Foul | Jacob Shaffelburg (Nashville SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jack Elliott (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 14' | Goal | Goal! 1:0. Sam Surridge (Nashville SC) scored from penalty with right footed shot with an xG of 77% to the central zone. |
| 16' | Foul | Alex Muyl (Nashville SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sam Rogers (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 17' | Offside | Offside, Nashville SC. Alex Muyl is caught offside. |
| 20' | Offside | Offside, Nashville SC. Sam Surridge is caught offside. |
| 22' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Nashville SC). Executed by Hany Mukhtar. |
| 22' | Goal | Goal! 2:0. Jeisson Palacios (Nashville SC) scored with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 16% to the top right corner. Assisted by Hany Mukhtar. |
| 25' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Alex Muyl's (Nashville SC) from the centre of the box with an xG of 36% is saved by Chris Brady. |
| 25' | Goal | Goal! 3:0. Hany Mukhtar (Nashville SC) scored with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 88% to the lower right central zone. |
| 28' | Foul | Kellyn Acosta (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Edvard Tagseth (Nashville SC). |
| 31' | Goal | Goal! 4:0. Hany Mukhtar (Nashville SC) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 81% to the central bottom zone. Assisted by Andy Najar. |
| 35' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Alex Muyl's (Nashville SC) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 7% is blocked by Sam Rogers. |
| 36' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Nashville SC). Executed by Hany Mukhtar. |
| 36' | Foul | Brian Gutiérrez (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jack Maher (Nashville SC). |
| 37' | Substitution | Substitution, Chicago Fire FC. Dje DâAvilla replaces Mauricio Pineda. |
| 37' | Substitution | Substitution, Chicago Fire FC. Jonathan Dean replaces Andrew Gutman. |
| 38' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Hany Mukhtar's (Nashville SC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% is saved by Chris Brady. |
| 39' | Offside | Offside, Nashville SC. Sam Surridge is caught offside. |
| 40' | ShotAtGoal | Omari Glasgow (Chicago Fire FC) hits the cross bar from the right wing with an xG of 2%. |
| 42' | Foul | Alex Muyl (Nashville SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Dje DâAvilla (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 42' | Caution | Dje DâAvilla (Chicago Fire FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 43' | Foul | Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Daniel Lovitz (Nashville SC). |
| 44' | Foul | Jeisson Palacios (Nashville SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 45'+2' | Foul | Hany Mukhtar (Nashville SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Dje DâAvilla (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 45'+4' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Philip Zinckernagel's (Chicago Fire FC) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 8% is blocked by Jeisson Palacios. |
| 45'+4' | Foul | Omari Glasgow (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sam Surridge (Nashville SC). |
| 45'+5' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Jack Elliott's (Chicago Fire FC) with header from the left side of the box with an xG of 5% is saved by Joe Willis. |
| 45'+5' | Foul | Alex Muyl (Nashville SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Dje DâAvilla (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 45'+6' | Foul | Sam Surridge (Nashville SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Omari Glasgow (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 45'+7' | Caution | Chris Brady (Chicago Fire FC) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 45'+9' | Goal | Goal! 5:0. Sam Surridge (Nashville SC) scored from penalty with right footed shot with an xG of 77% to the central zone. |
| 45'+11' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, Nashville SC 5, Chicago Fire FC 0. |
| 46' | Substitution | Substitution, Chicago Fire FC. Maren Haile-Selassie replaces Brian Gutiérrez. |
| 46' | Substitution | Substitution, Chicago Fire FC. Tom Barlow replaces Jonathan Bamba. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: Nashville SC 5, Chicago Fire FC 0. |
| 50' | Goal | Goal! 6:0. Sam Surridge (Nashville SC) scored with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 21% to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Andy Najar. |
| 51' | Foul | Daniel Lovitz (Nashville SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 51' | Caution | Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago Fire FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 53' | Foul | Jacob Shaffelburg (Nashville SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jonathan Dean (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 57' | Goal | Goal! 7:0. Sam Surridge (Nashville SC) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 29% to the middle left zone. Assisted by Andy Najar. |
| 60' | Substitution | Substitution, Nashville SC. GastĂłn Brugman replaces Edvard Tagseth. |
| 63' | Foul | Foul by Patrick Yazbek (Nashville SC). |
| 64' | Goal | Goal! 7:1. Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago Fire FC) scored with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 5% to the upper right central zone. Assisted by Maren Haile-Selassie. |
| 65' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Hany Mukhtar's (Nashville SC) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 5% is saved by Chris Brady. |
| 65' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. GastĂłn Brugman's (Nashville SC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 9% goes over to the left. |
| 65' | Caution | Jack Elliott (Chicago Fire FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 66' | Foul | Jonathan Dean (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jacob Shaffelburg (Nashville SC). |
| 67' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Jack Elliott's (Chicago Fire FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% is saved by Joe Willis. |
| 68' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Jacob Shaffelburg's (Nashville SC) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 7% misses to the left. |
| 70' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Patrick Yazbek's (Nashville SC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% misses to the left. |
| 71' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Maren Haile-Selassie's (Chicago Fire FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 6% is saved by Joe Willis. |
| 71' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Chicago Fire FC). Executed by Philip Zinckernagel. |
| 71' | Goal | Goal! 7:2. Hugo Cuypers (Chicago Fire FC) scored with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 32% to the upper left central zone. Assisted by Jack Elliott, second assist by Philip Zinckernagel. |
| 73' | Substitution | Substitution, Nashville SC. Teal Bunbury replaces Sam Surridge. |
| 73' | Substitution | Substitution, Nashville SC. Ahmed Qasem replaces Alex Muyl. |
| 73' | Substitution | Substitution, Nashville SC. Jonathan Pérez replaces Jacob Shaffelburg. |
| 76' | Offside | Offside, Nashville SC. Teal Bunbury is caught offside. |
| 76' | Substitution | Substitution, Chicago Fire FC. Christopher Cupps replaces Sam Rogers. |
| 78' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Philip Zinckernagel's (Chicago Fire FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% misses to the left. |
| 79' | Foul | Teal Bunbury (Nashville SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Christopher Cupps (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 85' | Foul | Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by GastĂłn Brugman (Nashville SC). |
| 86' | Substitution | Substitution, Nashville SC. Christopher Applewhite replaces Jeisson Palacios. |
| 87' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Teal Bunbury's (Nashville SC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 18% misses to the right. |
| 88' | Foul | GastĂłn Brugman (Nashville SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Omari Glasgow (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 90'+1' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Teal Bunbury's (Nashville SC) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 18% is saved by Chris Brady. |
| 90'+1' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Nashville SC). Executed by Hany Mukhtar. |
| 90'+1' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Teal Bunbury's (Nashville SC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 4% is blocked by Tom Barlow. |
| 90'+2' | Foul | Jonathan Dean (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jonathan Pérez (Nashville SC). |
| 90'+4' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, Nashville SC 7, Chicago Fire FC 2. |
| 90'+4' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
Nashville SC wasted no time finding the back of the net Saturday night, flying out to a 5-0 first-half lead at GEODIS Park.
Nashville SC wasted no time finding the back of the net Saturday night, flying out to a 5-0 first-half lead at GEODIS Park.
But it didn't stop there, as the hosts continued to pour it on in a 7-2 beatdown of Chicago Fire FC.
Nashville were looking for a confidence boost after last week's 3-0 loss at Seattle Sounders FC, and they found it in spades. Nashville seemed to find the efficiency their attack had been lacking, following through and finishing more big chances than they missed.
Sam Surridge, especially, became a topic of conversation recently, as the 26-year-old English striker had only scored twice in nine games.
However, the Designated Player quickly found his scoring boots on Matchday 10, becoming the first player in club history to net four goals in a match.
âItâs pretty special," Surridge said post-match. âI havenât taken advantage of my opportunities recently. As a No. 9 especially, itâs important for myself to get those goals.â
Surridgeâs responsibilities stretch far beyond goal-scoring, but itâs a boon for Nashville when he's leading the way from the front line.
"Each week, Sam puts in a really good shift," head coach B.J. Callaghan reflected. "Maybe the goal-scoring has been slow to come, but heâs been doing everything for us every match. Tonight he was rewarded, but you keep putting yourself in good positions and youâll be rewarded."
Callaghan was ecstatic with his clubâs response after last weekâs uncharacteristic display.
âI think we have to look back to look forward here,â Callaghan said of the seven-goal explosion. âWe had a game in Seattle where we look back and it wasnât us. Credit to the group tonight for coming out in a single unit. All credit to the guys tonight.â
Hany Mukhtar also thrived under the Tennessee lights with a 2g/1a outing, while Andy Najar grabbed three assists â his first helpers of the season.
Mukhtarâs role as chief chance creator canât be discounted, either. Outside of the goals and assists, the 2022 Landon Donovan MLS MVP was a constant threat up front, buzzing around the final third, carving open the Chicago defense and forcing Fire goalkeeper Chris Brady into multiple tough saves.
"I had a couple of talks with [B.J. Callaghan] too," Mukhtar said of the squadâs attacking efficiency. "Today clicked and with the first two, three big chances, we scored. We have looked dangerous all year."
If Mukhtar continues to build this type of chemistry with Surridge, Nashville fans can look back at this outpouring as a turning point for Callaghanâs first full season in the Music City.
Saturday's match also marked a milestone moment for Callaghan, who went head-to-head with good friend and Fire manager Gregg Berhalter. Callaghan served on Berhalterâs US men's national team staff for several years before replacing Gary Smith as Nashville coach last July.
Callaghanâs side may have run away with the inaugural MLS showdown against Berhalter, but the return match in Chicago in June promises to be must-see TV.
âGregg and I have an unbelievable relationship,â said Callaghan. âTonight wasnât about Gregg vs. B.J. It was about Nashville vs. Chicago, and we needed to bounce back after the loss in Seattle.
"And we did that."
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 1' | Foul | Eduard Atuesta (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jamal Thiaré (Atlanta United). |
| 12' | Foul | Eduard Atuesta (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Miguel AlmirĂłn (Atlanta United). |
| 14' | Foul | Robin Jansson (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Alexey Miranchuk (Atlanta United). |
| 15' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Kyle Smith's (Orlando City) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 33% misses to the left. |
| 18' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Atlanta United). Executed by Saba Lobjanidze. |
| 26' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Jamal Thiaré's (Atlanta United) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 13% goes over to the left. |
| 28' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Atlanta United). Executed by Saba Lobjanidze. |
| 29' | Foul | IvĂĄn Angulo (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Mateusz Klich (Atlanta United). |
| 31' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. IvĂĄn Angulo's (Orlando City) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 19% is saved by Brad Guzan. |
| 31' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Orlando City). Executed by Eduard Atuesta. |
| 33' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Luis Muriel's (Orlando City) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by Bartosz Slisz. |
| 34' | Foul | Miguel AlmirĂłn (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Eduard Atuesta (Orlando City). |
| 34' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Alexey Miranchuk's (Atlanta United) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 7% misses to the right. |
| 37' | Foul | Luis Muriel (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Bartosz Slisz (Atlanta United). |
| 42' | Goal | Goal! 1:0. Luis Muriel (Orlando City) scored from penalty with right footed shot with an xG of 77% to the bottom right corner. |
| 44' | Foul | Eduard Atuesta (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Mateusz Klich (Atlanta United). |
| 45' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Alex Freeman's (Orlando City) with header from the left side of the box with an xG of 3% misses to the left. |
| 45'+1' | Foul | Duncan McGuire (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Luis Abram (Atlanta United). |
| 45'+2' | Foul | Eduard Atuesta (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Mateusz Klich (Atlanta United). |
| 45'+5' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Jamal Thiaré's (Atlanta United) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 7% goes over to the right. |
| 45'+6' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, Orlando City 1, Atlanta United 0. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: Orlando City 1, Atlanta United 0. |
| 46' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Marco PaĆĄaliÄ's (Orlando City) with left footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% misses to the left. |
| 46' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Duncan McGuire's (Orlando City) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 24% is blocked by Pedro Amador. |
| 47' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Luis Muriel's (Orlando City) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 3% goes over to the right. |
| 49' | Foul | Duncan McGuire (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Noah Cobb (Atlanta United). |
| 51' | Goal | Goal! 2:0. Alex Freeman (Orlando City) scored with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 7% to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Marco PaĆĄaliÄ. |
| 56' | Foul | Miguel AlmirĂłn (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by David Brekalo (Orlando City). |
| 60' | Substitution | Substitution, Orlando City. MartĂn Ojeda replaces Duncan McGuire. |
| 63' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Orlando City). Executed by MartĂn Ojeda. |
| 63' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Luis Muriel's (Orlando City) with right footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% is saved by Brad Guzan. |
| 63' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Orlando City). Executed by MartĂn Ojeda. |
| 64' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Kyle Smith's (Orlando City) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 4% is saved by Brad Guzan. |
| 65' | Substitution | Substitution, Atlanta United. Edwin Mosquera replaces Saba Lobjanidze. |
| 66' | Foul | Edwin Mosquera (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kyle Smith (Orlando City). |
| 66' | ShotAtGoal | IvĂĄn Angulo (Orlando City) with left footed shot from the left wing with an xG of 3%. |
| 67' | Goal | Goal! 3:0. Marco PaĆĄaliÄ (Orlando City) scored with left footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% to the bottom right corner. |
| 69' | Foul | Pedro Amador (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Marco PaĆĄaliÄ (Orlando City). |
| 71' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Eduard Atuesta's (Orlando City) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 35% misses to the left. |
| 72' | Foul | Brooks Lennon (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kyle Smith (Orlando City). |
| 73' | Offside | Offside, Atlanta United. Miguel AlmirĂłn is caught offside. |
| 75' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Brooks Lennon's (Atlanta United) with left footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% goes over to the left. |
| 75' | Substitution | Substitution, Atlanta United. Matthew Edwards replaces Brooks Lennon. |
| 75' | Substitution | Substitution, Orlando City. NicolĂĄs RodrĂguez replaces IvĂĄn Angulo. |
| 75' | Substitution | Substitution, Atlanta United. Ajani Fortune replaces Mateusz Klich. |
| 77' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Miguel AlmirĂłn's (Atlanta United) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Robin Jansson. |
| 77' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Miguel AlmirĂłn's (Atlanta United) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 8% is blocked by Robin Jansson. |
| 79' | Foul | Alex Freeman (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ajani Fortune (Atlanta United). |
| 79' | Caution | Bartosz Slisz (Atlanta United) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 80' | Foul | Pedro Amador (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Luis Muriel (Orlando City). |
| 81' | Foul | Kyle Smith (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ajani Fortune (Atlanta United). |
| 83' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Atlanta United). Executed by Alexey Miranchuk. |
| 84' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Edwin Mosquera's (Atlanta United) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 11% goes over. |
| 85' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Miguel AlmirĂłn's (Atlanta United) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 5% goes over to the left. |
| 86' | Substitution | Substitution, Orlando City. Colin Guske replaces Luis Muriel. |
| 86' | Substitution | Substitution, Orlando City. Dagur Thorhallsson replaces Kyle Smith. |
| 86' | Substitution | Substitution, Orlando City. Gustavo Caraballo replaces Marco PaĆĄaliÄ. |
| 86' | Substitution | Substitution, Atlanta United. Ronald HernĂĄndez replaces Pedro Amador. |
| 87' | Substitution | Substitution, Atlanta United. Luke Brennan replaces Jamal Thiaré. |
| 88' | Foul | Gustavo Caraballo (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Bartosz Slisz (Atlanta United). |
| 89' | Foul | Colin Guske (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Luke Brennan (Atlanta United). |
| 90'+1' | Foul | Colin Guske (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ajani Fortune (Atlanta United). |
| 90'+1' | Caution | Ajani Fortune (Atlanta United) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 90'+2' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. MartĂn Ojeda's (Orlando City) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by Luis Abram. |
| 90'+3' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Atlanta United). Executed by Ronald HernĂĄndez. |
| 90'+3' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Miguel AlmirĂłn's (Atlanta United) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Gustavo Caraballo. |
| 90'+4' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Atlanta United). Executed by Ronald HernĂĄndez. |
| 90'+4' | ShotAtGoal | Edwin Mosquera (Atlanta United) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 4%. |
| 90'+4' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Bartosz Slisz's (Atlanta United) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 18% is blocked by Dagur Thorhallsson. |
| 90'+4' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Noah Cobb's (Atlanta United) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 19% is blocked by Eduard Atuesta. |
| 90'+4' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. NicolĂĄs RodrĂguez's (Orlando City) with left footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% goes over. |
| 90'+5' | Foul | NicolĂĄs RodrĂguez (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ajani Fortune (Atlanta United). |
| 90'+6' | Foul | Luke Brennan (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Rodrigo Schlegel (Orlando City). |
| 90'+6' | Caution | Rodrigo Schlegel (Orlando City) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 90'+7' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, Orlando City 3, Atlanta United 0. |
| 90'+7' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
Orlando City SC will exit the month of April without conceding a single goal. And better yet, they secured that in a marquee win over rival Atlanta United.
Orlando City SC will exit the month of April without conceding a single goal. And better yet, they secured that in a marquee win over rival Atlanta United.
Orlando's strong defense logged three straight scoreless draws to start the month. Saturday night at Inter&Co Stadium, however, the goals flowed in a lopsided 3-0 victory.
âGetting back to winning mode is healthy for us,â head coach Oscar Pareja said. "We tied three games that were difficult. Today, the need exclusively was to win and keep the team in that spot [in the standings]. We did that job."
At the center of Orlandoâs burgeoning contention in the Eastern Conference is homegrown right back Alex Freeman. The 20-year-old plays a key role in Parejaâs system and has quickly established himself as a versatile starter, tallying three goals and an assist in 10 appearances in addition to his quality defensive efforts.
âI think there is no right back in this country like Alex right now,â Pareja said. âDonât tell anyone [laughs].â
Freeman contributed the second goal on Saturday, making a timely overlapping run down the right side and sliding a finish into the bottom corner. He has formed an effective attacking combination with high-profile offseason signing Marco PaĆĄaliÄ, who provided the assist on the goal.
Freeman's versatility and athleticism are no surprise: his dad is Antonio Freeman, the former NFL wide receiver who won Super Bowl XXXI with the Green Bay Packers. Pareja asks a lot of the young Freeman, handling responsibility as both a defender and an attacker.
âI could always improve, but I feel like it's gotten better. I've got to be mentally there defensively, and when I'm there, I feel like I can be really strong defensively as well as in the attack,â Freeman said.
âI'm surrounded by very good players and it helps me be the best I can be. It's being strong defensively and also helping in attack.â
Freemanâs skill set has helped elevate the Lions as they look to find consistency in their early campaign. Their rock-solid backline, solidified by their in-form goalkeeper Pedro Gallese, has not allowed a goal since March 29 against the LA Galaxy, a span of 436 minutes. Pareja noted that striking a balance between clean, mistake-free defense and threatening offense has been a focus of the squad.
âKeeping that balance is important,â he said. âThey were very responsible with their duties defensively, and offensively, we can harm teams.â
Against Atlanta, Orlandoâs talented attack came to play, too. Luis Muriel converted a first-half penalty kick, and PaĆĄaliÄ topped off the win with a goal of his own.
With the team showing what it can do while clicking on all cylinders, the Lions (4W-2L-4D, 16 points) look like a threat to climb the standings.
âNow, weâre in the battle,â Pareja said. âWeâre not first, but we know where weâre going.â
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 4' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Real Salt Lake). Executed by Alexandros Katranis. |
| 4' | ShotAtGoal | Philip Quinton (Real Salt Lake) with left footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 11%. |
| 4' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Diego Luna's (Real Salt Lake) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 4% is blocked by Paddy McNair. |
| 5' | Foul | AnĂbal Godoy (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Diogo Gonçalves (Real Salt Lake). |
| 6' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (San Diego FC). Executed by Hirving Lozano. |
| 6' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Christopher McVey's (San Diego FC) with header from the center of the box with an xG of 17% goes over. |
| 8' | Offside | Offside, Real Salt Lake. Zavier Gozo is caught offside. |
| 8' | Foul | Onni Valakari (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Emeka Eneli (Real Salt Lake). |
| 9' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Hirving Lozano's (San Diego FC) with left footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 33% is saved by Rafael Cabral. |
| 11' | Foul | Alexandros Katranis (Real Salt Lake) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Willy Kumado (San Diego FC). |
| 12' | Foul | Foul by Luca de la Torre (San Diego FC). |
| 14' | Offside | Offside, San Diego FC. Hirving Lozano is caught offside. |
| 15' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Onni Valakari's (San Diego FC) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 10% misses to the left. |
| 19' | Substitution | Substitution, Real Salt Lake. Sam Junqua replaces Brayan Vera. |
| 23' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Real Salt Lake). Executed by Diego Luna. |
| 23' | Foul | Bode Hidalgo (Real Salt Lake) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Luca Bombino (San Diego FC). |
| 31' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Hirving Lozano's (San Diego FC) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 4% is blocked by Bode Hidalgo. |
| 31' | Foul | Diego Luna (Real Salt Lake) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jeppe Tverskov (San Diego FC). |
| 33' | Foul | Bode Hidalgo (Real Salt Lake) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Luca Bombino (San Diego FC). |
| 34' | Foul | Foul by Onni Valakari (San Diego FC). |
| 35' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Anders Dreyer's (San Diego FC) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 9% is saved by Rafael Cabral. |
| 36' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (San Diego FC). Executed by Anders Dreyer. |
| 36' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Hirving Lozano's (San Diego FC) with right footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 6% is saved by Rafael Cabral. |
| 37' | Offside | Offside, Real Salt Lake. Zavier Gozo is caught offside. |
| 39' | Foul | Emeka Eneli (Real Salt Lake) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Onni Valakari (San Diego FC). |
| 40' | Foul | Paddy McNair (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ariath Piol (Real Salt Lake). |
| 40' | Foul | Diego Luna (Real Salt Lake) wins a free kick, after being fouled by AnĂbal Godoy (San Diego FC). |
| 41' | Foul | Luca Bombino (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Zavier Gozo (Real Salt Lake). |
| 42' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Onni Valakari's (San Diego FC) with header from the center of the box with an xG of 12% is blocked by Bode Hidalgo. |
| 44' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Diogo Gonçalves's (Real Salt Lake) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 6% goes over. |
| 45' | Foul | Onni Valakari (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Alexandros Katranis (Real Salt Lake). |
| 45'+1' | Caution | Alexandros Katranis (Real Salt Lake) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 45'+1' | Goal | Goal! 0:1. Diego Luna (Real Salt Lake) scored with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 11% to the top right corner. |
| 45'+3' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (San Diego FC). Executed by Anders Dreyer. |
| 45'+4' | Foul | AnĂbal Godoy (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Alexandros Katranis (Real Salt Lake). |
| 45'+6' | Goal | Goal! 1:1. Hirving Lozano (San Diego FC) scored from penalty with right footed shot with an xG of 77% to the bottom right corner. |
| 45'+7' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, San Diego FC 1, Real Salt Lake 1. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: San Diego FC 1, Real Salt Lake 1. |
| 46' | Foul | Bode Hidalgo (Real Salt Lake) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Luca de la Torre (San Diego FC). |
| 47' | Foul | Emeka Eneli (Real Salt Lake) wins a free kick, after being fouled by AnĂbal Godoy (San Diego FC). |
| 47' | Foul | AnĂbal Godoy (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ariath Piol (Real Salt Lake). |
| 48' | Foul | Luca Bombino (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Zavier Gozo (Real Salt Lake). |
| 49' | Foul | Willy Kumado (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Diego Luna (Real Salt Lake). |
| 49' | Foul | Hirving Lozano (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Bode Hidalgo (Real Salt Lake). |
| 50' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Diego Luna's (Real Salt Lake) with right footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 10% is blocked by Paddy McNair. |
| 50' | Foul | Foul by Jeppe Tverskov (San Diego FC). |
| 50' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Braian Ojeda's (Real Salt Lake) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 9% is blocked by Jeppe Tverskov. |
| 54' | Goal | Goal! 1:2. Diego Luna (Real Salt Lake) scored from penalty with right footed shot with an xG of 77% to the bottom left corner. |
| 56' | Foul | Diogo Gonçalves (Real Salt Lake) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Luca Bombino (San Diego FC). |
| 56' | Caution | Luca Bombino (San Diego FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 59' | Foul | Foul by Diego Luna (Real Salt Lake). |
| 60' | Foul | Luca Bombino (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Zavier Gozo (Real Salt Lake). |
| 61' | Foul | AnĂbal Godoy (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Braian Ojeda (Real Salt Lake). |
| 62' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Willy Kumado's (San Diego FC) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 6% is saved by Rafael Cabral. |
| 62' | Foul | Emeka Eneli (Real Salt Lake) wins a free kick, after being fouled by AnĂbal Godoy (San Diego FC). |
| 66' | Goal | Goal! 1:3. Sam Junqua (Real Salt Lake) scored with left footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% to the bottom right corner. |
| 67' | Substitution | Substitution, Real Salt Lake. William Agada replaces Ariath Piol. |
| 67' | Substitution | Substitution, San Diego FC. Hamady Diop replaces Luca Bombino. |
| 67' | Substitution | Substitution, San Diego FC. Alex Mighten replaces AnĂbal Godoy. |
| 69' | Foul | Foul by Emeka Eneli (Real Salt Lake). |
| 71' | Foul | Braian Ojeda (Real Salt Lake) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Hirving Lozano (San Diego FC). |
| 73' | Foul | Emeka Eneli (Real Salt Lake) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Hirving Lozano (San Diego FC). |
| 73' | Caution | Hirving Lozano (San Diego FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 74' | Foul | Paddy McNair (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by William Agada (Real Salt Lake). |
| 75' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Christopher McVey's (San Diego FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by Emeka Eneli. |
| 75' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Hirving Lozano's (San Diego FC) with right footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 9% is blocked by Philip Quinton. |
| 77' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. William Agada's (Real Salt Lake) with left footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 19% goes over. |
| 77' | Substitution | Substitution, San Diego FC. Milan Iloski replaces Onni Valakari. |
| 77' | Substitution | Substitution, San Diego FC. Jasper Löffelsend replaces Willy Kumado. |
| 78' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Zavier Gozo's (Real Salt Lake) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 6% is saved by CJ dos Santos. |
| 79' | Foul | William Agada (Real Salt Lake) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Christopher McVey (San Diego FC). |
| 80' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Diego Luna's (Real Salt Lake) with right footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 20% is saved by CJ dos Santos. |
| 82' | Foul | Zavier Gozo (Real Salt Lake) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Hamady Diop (San Diego FC). |
| 83' | Foul | Luca de la Torre (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Philip Quinton (Real Salt Lake). |
| 83' | Caution | Philip Quinton (Real Salt Lake) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 83' | Substitution | Substitution, San Diego FC. Alejandro Alvarado replaces Luca de la Torre. |
| 84' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Hirving Lozano's (San Diego FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% goes over. |
| 85' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Anders Dreyer's (San Diego FC) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 8% is blocked by Sam Junqua. |
| 85' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Milan Iloski's (San Diego FC) with right footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 18% is saved by Rafael Cabral. |
| 86' | Foul | Hirving Lozano (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Diogo Gonçalves (Real Salt Lake). |
| 86' | Caution | Diogo Gonçalves (Real Salt Lake) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 87' | Substitution | Substitution, San Diego FC. TomĂĄs Ăngel replaces Jeppe Tverskov. |
| 87' | Foul | Zavier Gozo (Real Salt Lake) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Alejandro Alvarado (San Diego FC). |
| 87' | Caution | Alejandro Alvarado (San Diego FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 89' | Substitution | Substitution, Real Salt Lake. Tyler Wolff replaces Diego Luna. |
| 89' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Jasper Löffelsend's (San Diego FC) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 6% is blocked by Alexandros Katranis. |
| 89' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (San Diego FC). Executed by Anders Dreyer. |
| 90' | Foul | TomĂĄs Ăngel (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sam Junqua (Real Salt Lake). |
| 90'+1' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Milan Iloski's (San Diego FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by Emeka Eneli. |
| 90'+2' | Foul | Zavier Gozo (Real Salt Lake) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Milan Iloski (San Diego FC). |
| 90'+3' | Foul | TomĂĄs Ăngel (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Bode Hidalgo (Real Salt Lake). |
| 90'+3' | Caution | Bode Hidalgo (Real Salt Lake) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 90'+3' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Christopher McVey's (San Diego FC) with right footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 4% misses to the right. |
| 90'+3' | Substitution | Substitution, Real Salt Lake. Noel Caliskan replaces Diogo Gonçalves. |
| 90'+6' | Caution | Bode Hidalgo (Real Salt Lake) is shown the second yellow (red) card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 90'+8' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Hirving Lozano's (San Diego FC) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is saved by Rafael Cabral. |
| 90'+9' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
| 90'+9' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, San Diego FC 1, Real Salt Lake 3. |
Earlier this week, Diego Luna didnât even know if heâd be playing for Real Salt Lake in Saturday's visit to San Diego FC.
Earlier this week, Diego Luna didnât even know if heâd be playing for Real Salt Lake in Saturday's visit to San Diego FC.
But after his Matchday 9 red card suspension was rescinded by the Independent Review Panel, he wasted no time making his presence felt.
Real Salt Lake's star midfielder opened the scoring at Snapdragon Stadium with a gorgeous solo effort. Luna stepped in front of a wayward pass and drove at the defense before flicking a classy strike into the corner of the net, giving RSL a brief lead on the stroke of halftime.
The rising 21-year-old added a second goal from the penalty spot while Sam Junqua scored a golazo of his own as the Claret-and-Cobalt secured a 3-1 win to snap a two-game losing streak.
With his second brace of the season, Luna reached 5g/2a in nine starts to continue his upward trajectory.
The reigning MLS Young Player of the Year, Luna has also raised his international stock this year with several standout performances for the US men's national team.
For all his star player's notable exploits, RSL head coach Pablo Mastroeni insists Luna's influence on the team cannot be overstated.
âI don't think we can talk about Diego developing anymore. He's the guy," Mastroeni told reporters. "He's the guy that plays with the chip on his shoulder.
"He's one of our best defenders. He's obviously the guy that's putting the ball in the back of the net. He's doing it all for our group."
It's becoming a 2025 to remember for Luna â and it'll get even better if he has any say in the matter.
"I don't think it's the best I've played and I don't think it's the best I will play," Luna told MLS Season Pass after the final whistle.
"I think there's another level to me."
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 1' | Offside | Offside, Sporting Kansas City. DĂĄniel SallĂłi is caught offside. |
| 3' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (FC Cincinnati). Executed by Luca Orellano. |
| 5' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Kévin Denkey's (FC Cincinnati) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 3% misses to the left. |
| 9' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Luca Orellano's (FC Cincinnati) with left footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% is saved by John Pulskamp. |
| 11' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Shapi Suleymanov's (Sporting Kansas City) with left footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% misses to the left. |
| 13' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Dejan Joveljic's (Sporting Kansas City) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 6% is saved by Roman Celentano. |
| 14' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Sporting Kansas City). Executed by Shapi Suleymanov. |
| 14' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Manu GarcĂa's (Sporting Kansas City) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% goes over to the right. |
| 17' | Foul | Manu GarcĂa (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Brian Anunga (FC Cincinnati). |
| 17' | Caution | Brian Anunga (FC Cincinnati) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 18' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Jansen Miller's (Sporting Kansas City) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 19% misses to the right. |
| 19' | Foul | Evander Da Silva Ferreira (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Manu GarcĂa (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 20' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Dejan Joveljic's (Sporting Kansas City) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 6% misses to the left. |
| 24' | Offside | Offside, FC Cincinnati. Lukas Engel is caught offside. |
| 29' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Sporting Kansas City). Executed by Jacob Bartlett. |
| 32' | Foul | Shapi Suleymanov (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Lukas Engel (FC Cincinnati). |
| 35' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Shapi Suleymanov's (Sporting Kansas City) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 5% misses to the right. |
| 38' | Foul | Manu GarcĂa (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Evander Da Silva Ferreira (FC Cincinnati). |
| 42' | Foul | Shapi Suleymanov (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Nick Hagglund (FC Cincinnati). |
| 43' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Lukas Engel's (FC Cincinnati) with left footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 5% is saved by John Pulskamp. |
| 43' | Goal | Goal! 1:0. Kévin Denkey (FC Cincinnati) scored with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 59% to the lower right zone. |
| 45'+2' | Foul | Shapi Suleymanov (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Lukas Engel (FC Cincinnati). |
| 45'+3' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, FC Cincinnati 1, Sporting Kansas City 0. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: FC Cincinnati 1, Sporting Kansas City 0. |
| 47' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Sporting Kansas City). Executed by Jacob Bartlett. |
| 51' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. DĂĄniel SallĂłi's (Sporting Kansas City) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 14% is saved by Roman Celentano. |
| 53' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Sporting Kansas City). Executed by Shapi Suleymanov. |
| 56' | Offside | Offside, Sporting Kansas City. Dejan Joveljic is caught offside. |
| 57' | Offside | Offside, FC Cincinnati. DeAndre Yedlin is caught offside. |
| 62' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Sporting Kansas City). Executed by Jacob Bartlett. |
| 62' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Shapi Suleymanov's (Sporting Kansas City) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Miles Robinson. |
| 62' | Foul | Lukas Engel (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jansen Miller (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 63' | Substitution | Substitution, FC Cincinnati. Obinna Nwobodo replaces Brian Anunga. |
| 63' | Substitution | Substitution, FC Cincinnati. Sergio Santos replaces Matt Miazga. |
| 64' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Evander Da Silva Ferreira's (FC Cincinnati) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Jacob Bartlett. |
| 65' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (FC Cincinnati). Executed by Luca Orellano. |
| 65' | Foul | Foul by Dejan Joveljic (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 65' | Caution | Dejan Joveljic (Sporting Kansas City) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 66' | Substitution | Substitution, Sporting Kansas City. Zorhan Bassong replaces Nemanja Radoja. |
| 66' | Offside | Offside, FC Cincinnati. Lukas Engel is caught offside. |
| 69' | Foul | Sergio Santos (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Robert Voloder (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 70' | Offside | Offside, FC Cincinnati. Lukas Engel is caught offside. |
| 71' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (FC Cincinnati). Executed by Luca Orellano. |
| 71' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Luca Orellano's (FC Cincinnati) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Dejan Joveljic. |
| 71' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Evander Da Silva Ferreira's (FC Cincinnati) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% is saved by John Pulskamp. |
| 73' | Substitution | Substitution, Sporting Kansas City. Erik Thommy replaces DĂĄniel SallĂłi. |
| 74' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Obinna Nwobodo's (FC Cincinnati) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% goes over to the right. |
| 74' | Offside | Offside, FC Cincinnati. Kévin Denkey is caught offside. |
| 75' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Zorhan Bassong's (Sporting Kansas City) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 7% is saved by Roman Celentano. |
| 75' | Foul | Obinna Nwobodo (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Zorhan Bassong (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 77' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Evander Da Silva Ferreira's (FC Cincinnati) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% is saved by John Pulskamp. |
| 77' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (FC Cincinnati). Executed by Luca Orellano. |
| 78' | Goal | Goal! 2:0. Kévin Denkey (FC Cincinnati) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 24% to the upper right central zone. Assisted by Luca Orellano. |
| 79' | Caution | Kévin Denkey (FC Cincinnati) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 80' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Lukas Engel's (FC Cincinnati) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 11% is blocked by Jansen Miller. |
| 82' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Manu GarcĂa's (Sporting Kansas City) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Obinna Nwobodo. |
| 84' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Kévin Denkey's (FC Cincinnati) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% goes over. |
| 84' | Foul | Manu GarcĂa (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Evander Da Silva Ferreira (FC Cincinnati). |
| 85' | Substitution | Substitution, FC Cincinnati. Brad Smith replaces Lukas Engel. |
| 86' | Substitution | Substitution, FC Cincinnati. Alvas Powell replaces Luca Orellano. |
| 86' | Substitution | Substitution, Sporting Kansas City. Andrew Brody replaces Khiry Shelton. |
| 86' | Substitution | Substitution, Sporting Kansas City. Stephen Afrifa replaces Shapi Suleymanov. |
| 87' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Kévin Denkey's (FC Cincinnati) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 8% is saved by John Pulskamp. |
| 88' | Foul | Manu GarcĂa (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Pavel Bucha (FC Cincinnati). |
| 88' | Foul | Stephen Afrifa (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by DeAndre Yedlin (FC Cincinnati). |
| 89' | Goal | Goal! 2:1. Zorhan Bassong (Sporting Kansas City) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 12% to the top right corner. Assisted by Erik Thommy, second assist by Andrew Brody. |
| 90'+1' | Substitution | Substitution, FC Cincinnati. Corey Baird replaces Kévin Denkey. |
| 90'+2' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Evander Da Silva Ferreira's (FC Cincinnati) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 11% goes over. |
| 90'+3' | Foul | Alvas Powell (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Stephen Afrifa (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 90'+4' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
| 90'+4' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, FC Cincinnati 2, Sporting Kansas City 1. |
Take a bow, Kévin Denkey!
Take a bow, Kévin Denkey!
FC Cincinnati's club-record signing scored a magnificent bicycle kick for the eventual game-winner in Saturday's 2-1 home victory over Sporting Kansas City.
Denkey treated fans at TQL Stadium to an instant AT&T Goal of the Year candidate, acrobatically finishing Luca Orellanoâs cross in the 78th minute to notch a brace and extend Cincy's MLS-best winning streak to five games.
âThere are not many words to describe what he did,â FC Cincinnati head coach Pat Noonan told reporters of the 24-year-old Togolese international's must-see strike.
"It was one of the best goals Iâve seen in person, certainly."
Denkey â acquired in November from Belgium's Cercle Brugge for a reported $16.2 million â now has six goals, one shy of the Philadelphia Union's Tai Baribo and Chicago Fire FC's Hugo Cuypers for the Golden Boot presented by Audi lead.
His six tallies are also level with fellow marquee offseason addition Evander, who joined from the Portland Timbers in an MLS-record trade, with both high-profile signings making an instant impact at their new club.
However, Cincy's offseason additions haven't been their only key contributors. Goalkeeper Roman Celentano hit the century mark of starts on Saturday and improved his winning percentage to 66.5% â tied for the highest percentage for a 'keeper in MLS history through his first 100 regular-season starts.
âItâs amazing. We knew that we are a competitive team," Denkey said in a post-match interview with MLS Season Pass. "Whatâs working is the hard work, the focus, and the winning mentality we have every time we step on the field."
Denkey's latest heroics have Cincinnati atop the Eastern Conference standings with a 7W-2L-1D record (22 points).
However, Noonan sees much room for improvement despite his squad's strong run of form.
âAll in all, there were good stretches, but also times when we need to eliminate players doing too much,â Cincy's head coach said postgame. âWhen we simplify the game, weâre a pretty good team.
"When we overcomplicate things and guys try to do too much, every team we play will cause us trouble.â
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 6' | Foul | Shapi Suleymanov (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by John Nelson (LA Galaxy). |
| 10' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (LA Galaxy). Executed by Marco Reus. |
| 10' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Christian RamĂrez's (LA Galaxy) with right footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 49% is blocked by Jansen Miller. |
| 13' | Goal | Own goal! 1:0. Maya Yoshida (LA Galaxy) scored an own goal from the center of the box. |
| 16' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (LA Galaxy). Executed by Marco Reus. |
| 21' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Christian RamĂrez's (LA Galaxy) from the center of the box with an xG of 6% misses to the left. |
| 24' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (LA Galaxy). Executed by Marco Reus. |
| 24' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Emiro Garces's (LA Galaxy) with header from the center of the box with an xG of 20% goes over to the right. |
| 31' | Substitution | Substitution, Sporting Kansas City. Tim Leibold replaces Logan Ndenbe. |
| 32' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (LA Galaxy). Executed by Marco Reus. |
| 33' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (LA Galaxy). Executed by Joseph Paintsil. |
| 33' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Diego FagĂșndez's (LA Galaxy) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% misses to the right. |
| 38' | Foul | Foul by Joseph Paintsil (LA Galaxy). |
| 38' | Caution | Joseph Paintsil (LA Galaxy) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 42' | Foul | Gabriel Pec (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Tim Leibold (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 42' | Caution | Tim Leibold (Sporting Kansas City) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 43' | Foul | Gabriel Pec (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Dejan JoveljiÄ (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 44' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. John Nelson's (LA Galaxy) with right footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 11% is saved by John Pulskamp. |
| 45'+2' | Foul | Tim Leibold (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Emiro Garces (LA Galaxy). |
| 45'+2' | Caution | Emiro Garces (LA Galaxy) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 45'+4' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Joseph Paintsil's (LA Galaxy) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 2% goes over to the right. |
| 45'+4' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, Sporting Kansas City 1, LA Galaxy 0. |
| 46' | Substitution | Substitution, Sporting Kansas City. Jake Davis replaces Andrew Brody. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: Sporting Kansas City 1, LA Galaxy 0. |
| 46' | Foul | Tim Leibold (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Joseph Paintsil (LA Galaxy). |
| 47' | Foul | Manu GarcĂa (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Christian RamĂrez (LA Galaxy). |
| 50' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (LA Galaxy). Executed by Diego FagĂșndez. |
| 50' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Maya Yoshida's (LA Galaxy) with header from the center of the box with an xG of 23% is blocked by Jansen Miller. |
| 51' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Joseph Paintsil's (LA Galaxy) with right footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 55% goes over to the right. |
| 53' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (LA Galaxy). Executed by Marco Reus. |
| 54' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (LA Galaxy). Executed by Gabriel Pec. |
| 56' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Diego FagĂșndez's (LA Galaxy) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 11% goes over. |
| 58' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Sporting Kansas City). Executed by Jacob Bartlett. |
| 58' | Foul | Robert Voloder (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Joseph Paintsil (LA Galaxy). |
| 59' | Substitution | Substitution, Sporting Kansas City. Zorhan Bassong replaces Jacob Bartlett. |
| 59' | Substitution | Substitution, Sporting Kansas City. Erik Thommy replaces Shapi Suleymanov. |
| 60' | Offside | Offside, LA Galaxy. Christian RamĂrez is caught offside. |
| 63' | Substitution | Substitution, LA Galaxy. Miguel Berry replaces Christian RamĂrez. |
| 65' | Offside | Offside, Sporting Kansas City. Tim Leibold is caught offside. |
| 69' | Foul | Gabriel Pec (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jake Davis (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 71' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (LA Galaxy). Executed by Diego FagĂșndez. |
| 71' | Foul | Manu GarcĂa (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Diego FagĂșndez (LA Galaxy). |
| 74' | Substitution | Substitution, LA Galaxy. Mauricio Cuevas replaces Gabriel Pec. |
| 75' | Substitution | Substitution, LA Galaxy. JuliĂĄn Aude replaces John Nelson. |
| 75' | Foul | Joseph Paintsil (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jansen Miller (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 77' | Foul | Foul by DĂĄniel SallĂłi (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 79' | Substitution | Substitution, LA Galaxy. Matheus Nascimento replaces Joseph Paintsil. |
| 83' | Foul | Zorhan Bassong (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Miguel Berry (LA Galaxy). |
| 84' | Substitution | Substitution, Sporting Kansas City. Memo RodrĂguez replaces Manu GarcĂa. |
| 85' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (LA Galaxy). Executed by Diego FagĂșndez. |
| 88' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Emiro Garces's (LA Galaxy) with left footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% goes over to the left. |
| 90'+1' | Foul | JuliĂĄn Aude (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Erik Thommy (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 90'+3' | Foul | Marco Reus (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Zorhan Bassong (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 90'+4' | FreeKick | Free kick missed. Marco Reus (LA Galaxy) hits the cross bar from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 11%. |
| 90'+7' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (LA Galaxy). Executed by Mauricio Cuevas. |
| 90'+7' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (LA Galaxy). Executed by Diego FagĂșndez. |
| 90'+7' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, Sporting Kansas City 1, LA Galaxy 0. |
| 90'+7' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
MLS history was made during Matchday 11's edition of Sunday Night Soccer presented by Continental Tire.
MLS history was made during Matchday 11's edition of Sunday Night Soccer presented by Continental Tire.
Sporting Kansas City earned a 1-0 victory over defending MLS Cup champions LA Galaxy at Children's Mercy Park without registering a single shot â either on or off target.
Instead, SKC earned all three points after LA center back Maya Yoshida redirected home a 13th-minute own goal off DĂĄniel SallĂłi's low cross.
The final outcome? In MLS season No. 30, there's a new record nobody expected.
"I know we've made the record books today in terms of not getting a shot and still winning the game, and certainly that wasn't drawn up that way, and we don't expect ever to win a game like that again," SKC interim head coach Kerry Zavagnin said postgame.
"But when you have a trust, a belief, a commitment and an emotional feeling that you bring to the game, strange things can happen, and they end up on your side. So that's what I'm probably most proud of, is that. That piece, that element, was really good today."
LA dominated possession (64.5% to 35.5%) and passes (703 to 266), plus had 11 shots and 12 corner kicks. But they couldn't beat SKC goalkeeper John Pulskamp.
"That's a defender's game; that's what I like to do," rookie center back Jansen Miller told MLS Season Pass sideline reporter Andrew Wiebe post-game.
"Maybe not that much, but people were saying we couldn't defend. I mean, we defend the whole 90 minutes. That felt good. That was a good three points."
With the result, SKC have won three of five games since mutually parting ways with longtime manager Peter Vermes in late March.
Meanwhile, the Galaxy dropped to 0W-8L-3D and became the fourth team in league history to go winless through their first 11 matches to begin a season. They joined 2007 Real Salt Lake, 2019 Colorado Rapids and 2025 CF Montréal.
Additionally, DP wingers Gabriel Pec and Joseph Paintsil left early with second-half injuries.
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 1' | Foul | Obed Vargas (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Timo Baumgartl (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 3' | Foul | Obed Vargas (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Akil Watts (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 6' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Albert RusnĂĄk's (Seattle Sounders FC) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 4% is saved by Ben Lundt. |
| 6' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Seattle Sounders FC). Executed by Albert RusnĂĄk. |
| 7' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Yéimar Gómez Andrade's (Seattle Sounders FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 15% misses to the left. |
| 9' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Marcel Hartel's (St. Louis CITY SC) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 7% is blocked by Yéimar Gómez Andrade. |
| 14' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Pedro de la Vega's (Seattle Sounders FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 7% goes over. |
| 16' | Foul | Nouhou Tolo (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by JoĂŁo Klauss (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 20' | Foul | JoĂŁo Klauss (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kee-hee Kim (Seattle Sounders FC). |
| 22' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Danny Musovski's (Seattle Sounders FC) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 9% goes over to the left. |
| 24' | Foul | Jannes Horn (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Pedro de la Vega (Seattle Sounders FC). |
| 26' | Foul | Cedric Teuchert (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Yéimar Gómez Andrade (Seattle Sounders FC). |
| 29' | Caution | Alex Roldan (Seattle Sounders FC) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 29' | Goal | Goal! 0:1. Marcel Hartel (St. Louis CITY SC) scored from penalty with right footed shot with an xG of 77% to the lower right zone. |
| 32' | Foul | Paul Rothrock (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Timo Baumgartl (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 33' | Goal | Goal! 1:1. Albert RusnĂĄk (Seattle Sounders FC) scored from penalty with right footed shot with an xG of 77% to the central bottom zone. |
| 34' | Foul | Tomas Ostrak (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Obed Vargas (Seattle Sounders FC). |
| 35' | Caution | Obed Vargas (Seattle Sounders FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 36' | Foul | Nouhou Tolo (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Tomas Ostrak (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 37' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Akil Watts's (St. Louis CITY SC) with right footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% goes over to the right. |
| 38' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Seattle Sounders FC). Executed by Albert RusnĂĄk. |
| 38' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Paul Rothrock's (Seattle Sounders FC) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 3% goes over. |
| 40' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Paul Rothrock's (Seattle Sounders FC) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 5% goes over. |
| 41' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Pedro de la Vega's (Seattle Sounders FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is saved by Ben Lundt. |
| 41' | Foul | Obed Vargas (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Cedric Teuchert (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 41' | Caution | Cedric Teuchert (St. Louis CITY SC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 42' | Foul | Alex Roldan (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Conrad Wallem (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 43' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Paul Rothrock's (Seattle Sounders FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Akil Watts. |
| 43' | Foul | Akil Watts (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Paul Rothrock (Seattle Sounders FC). |
| 43' | Caution | Paul Rothrock (Seattle Sounders FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 44' | ShotAtGoal | Danny Musovski (Seattle Sounders FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 29%. |
| 45' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Danny Musovski's (Seattle Sounders FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 40% goes over. |
| 45' | Foul | Jannes Horn (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Pedro de la Vega (Seattle Sounders FC). |
| 45'+2' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Seattle Sounders FC). Executed by Albert RusnĂĄk. |
| 45'+2' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Paul Rothrock's (Seattle Sounders FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% goes over to the right. |
| 45'+4' | Foul | JoĂŁo Klauss (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Pedro de la Vega (Seattle Sounders FC). |
| 45'+5' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Alex Roldan's (Seattle Sounders FC) with left footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by Timo Baumgartl. |
| 45'+6' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Seattle Sounders FC). Executed by Albert RusnĂĄk. |
| 45'+6' | ShotAtGoal | Cristian Roldan (Seattle Sounders FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 7%. |
| 45'+6' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Kee-hee Kim's (Seattle Sounders FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 20% goes over. |
| 45'+7' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, Seattle Sounders FC 1, St. Louis CITY SC 1. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: Seattle Sounders FC 1, St. Louis CITY SC 1. |
| 52' | Foul | Yéimar Gómez Andrade (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Conrad Wallem (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 54' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Obed Vargas's (Seattle Sounders FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 7% misses to the left. |
| 57' | Substitution | Substitution, Seattle Sounders FC. Ryan Kent replaces Paul Rothrock. |
| 57' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Cedric Teuchert's (St. Louis CITY SC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is saved by Stefan Frei. |
| 61' | Substitution | Substitution, St. Louis CITY SC. MyKhi Joyner replaces Tomas Ostrak. |
| 61' | Goal | Goal! 2:1. Obed Vargas (Seattle Sounders FC) scored with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 8% to the central bottom zone. Assisted by Ryan Kent. |
| 62' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Pedro de la Vega's (Seattle Sounders FC) with right footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% goes over. |
| 63' | Foul | Jannes Horn (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Pedro de la Vega (Seattle Sounders FC). |
| 64' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Pedro de la Vega's (Seattle Sounders FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 5% goes over. |
| 66' | Foul | Nouhou Tolo (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kyle Hiebert (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 66' | Caution | Kyle Hiebert (St. Louis CITY SC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 68' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Alex Roldan's (Seattle Sounders FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 5% goes over. |
| 69' | Substitution | Substitution, St. Louis CITY SC. Simon Becher replaces JoĂŁo Klauss. |
| 69' | Substitution | Substitution, St. Louis CITY SC. Joakim Nilsson replaces Josh Yaro. |
| 69' | Substitution | Substitution, St. Louis CITY SC. Eduard Löwen replaces Cedric Teuchert. |
| 70' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Obed Vargas's (Seattle Sounders FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 18% is blocked by Joakim Nilsson. |
| 70' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Pedro de la Vega's (Seattle Sounders FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 53% is blocked by Joakim Nilsson. |
| 75' | Substitution | Substitution, Seattle Sounders FC. Georgi Minoungou replaces Pedro de la Vega. |
| 76' | Substitution | Substitution, St. Louis CITY SC. Xande Silva replaces Kyle Hiebert. |
| 78' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Seattle Sounders FC). Executed by Albert RusnĂĄk. |
| 78' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Cristian Roldan's (Seattle Sounders FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 9% goes over to the right. |
| 79' | Foul | Foul by Xande Silva (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 79' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Danny Musovski's (Seattle Sounders FC) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 8% is saved by Ben Lundt. |
| 80' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Seattle Sounders FC). Executed by Albert RusnĂĄk. |
| 80' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Obed Vargas's (Seattle Sounders FC) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% misses to the left. |
| 81' | Goal | Goal! 3:1. Danny Musovski (Seattle Sounders FC) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 35% to the top right corner. Assisted by Nouhou Tolo, second assist by Obed Vargas. |
| 83' | Substitution | Substitution, Seattle Sounders FC. Osaze De Rosario replaces Danny Musovski. |
| 84' | Substitution | Substitution, Seattle Sounders FC. Jonathan Bell replaces Yéimar Gómez Andrade. |
| 85' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Georgi Minoungou's (Seattle Sounders FC) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 4% goes over to the right. |
| 86' | Foul | Jonathan Bell (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Simon Becher (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 88' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. MyKhi Joyner's (St. Louis CITY SC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 7% is saved by Stefan Frei. |
| 89' | Foul | Obed Vargas (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Timo Baumgartl (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 90' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Osaze De Rosario's (Seattle Sounders FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 55% goes over. |
| 90' | Foul | Simon Becher (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jonathan Bell (Seattle Sounders FC). |
| 90'+1' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Seattle Sounders FC). Executed by Ryan Kent. |
| 90'+1' | Goal | Goal! 4:1. Nouhou Tolo (Seattle Sounders FC) scored with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 37% to the top left corner. Assisted by Ryan Kent, second assist by Cristian Roldan. |
| 90'+3' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. MyKhi Joyner's (St. Louis CITY SC) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is saved by Stefan Frei. |
| 90'+4' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Xande Silva's (St. Louis CITY SC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% goes over. |
| 90'+6' | Foul | Alex Roldan (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Conrad Wallem (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 90'+6' | Foul | Osaze De Rosario (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Joakim Nilsson (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 90'+8' | ShotAtGoal | Obed Vargas (Seattle Sounders FC) hits the right post from the centre of the box with an xG of 11%. |
| 90'+8' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Georgi Minoungou's (Seattle Sounders FC) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 8% is saved by Ben Lundt. |
| 90'+8' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Seattle Sounders FC). Executed by Georgi Minoungou. |
| 90'+8' | Foul | Osaze De Rosario (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Timo Baumgartl (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 90'+9' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, Seattle Sounders FC 4, St. Louis CITY SC 1. |
| 90'+9' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
"That was a pretty entertaining match... I actually really enjoyed watching that game!"
"That was a pretty entertaining match... I actually really enjoyed watching that game!"
Brian Schmetzer was jovial after his Seattle Sounders cruised past St. Louis CITY SC, 4-1, at Lumen Field.
The win, Schmetzer's 130th regular-season victory, ties him with Frank Yallop for 10th all-time among MLS head coaches. Unsurprisingly, though, he was quick to credit the collective for Saturday's triumph and the Sounders' success this season.
"In the locker room, I credited the entire Sounders organization," he said. "It's not just the players that started, the players that came on. It's the support staff. It's the injured guys that were there supporting their teammates. It's everyone involved. This was a good night to be a Seattle Sounder."
After a slow start to the year, the Sounders have found a rich vein of form, going 3W-0L-1D in their last four.
Scoring four goals at home was arguably their most complete performance of the year, moving them above the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs line in the Western Conference. With Jordan Morris out injured for up to six weeks, Danny Musovski continued his scoring streak, a run that has him in exceptional company from Seattle's past.
"Musovski just played himself into pretty refined air," smiled Schmetzer. "The only guys that have scored four goals in four consecutive games were Jordan Morris, Obafemi Martins and Fredy Montero. Lo siento, Fredy, if you're watching.
"He's played himself into some pretty rarefied air because those are three really darn good forwards."
A more surprising contributor? Nouhou. The cult-hero defender scored just his second-ever MLS goal, bringing a huge smile to Schmetzer's face.
"Oh, Nouhou. The guy that broke the Internet," he grinned. "Nouhou, you know, has had a really good career for the Seattle Sounders. He's a Cameroonian national team player. I get all of that. He entertains the fans. I get all of that. But as he progresses into the prime of his career, these are the kinds of performances that he needs to have every week...
"I was very proud of him to understand that tactical nuance that we were good here and he could provide a little bit more juice up here in this part of the field."
New signing Ryan Kent also announced himself to the Rave Green faithful with a pair of assists in his third appearance. The former Liverpool and Rangers winger was a late addition to the roster, but showed how important he'll be to their success this season, setting up Obed Vargas for the match-winner and capping the night off with the assist on the fourth.
"The two assists certainly are the statistics," said Schmetzer. "... He understands the rhythm of the game. You've got a guy that's played at a high level and he's got quality.
"Credit to him for being patient. He showed us what he can do and that is going to make my job intensely challenging because he's deserved more minutes. So that'll be the trick."
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 3' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Felipe Carballo's (New York Red Bulls) with right footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by Sergio Busquets. |
| 3' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (New York Red Bulls). Executed by Omar Valencia. |
| 4' | Offside | Offside, New York Red Bulls. Sean Nealis is caught offside. |
| 5' | Foul | Emil Forsberg (New York Red Bulls) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sergio Busquets (Inter Miami CF). |
| 6' | Foul | Tadeo Allende (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Peter Stroud (New York Red Bulls). |
| 7' | Foul | Peter Stroud (New York Red Bulls) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Tadeo Allende (Inter Miami CF). |
| 9' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Tadeo Allende's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 8% is blocked by Sean Nealis. |
| 9' | ShotAtGoal | Luis SuĂĄrez (Inter Miami CF) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 7%. |
| 9' | Goal | Goal! 1:0. FafĂ Picault (Inter Miami CF) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 54% to the top left corner. Assisted by Luis SuĂĄrez, second assist by Marcelo Weigandt. |
| 14' | Foul | Felipe Carballo (New York Red Bulls) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Yannick Bright (Inter Miami CF). |
| 14' | Caution | Yannick Bright (Inter Miami CF) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 16' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Felipe Carballo's (New York Red Bulls) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% goes over to the right. |
| 16' | Foul | Oscar Ustari (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Mohammed Sofo (New York Red Bulls). |
| 23' | Offside | Offside, New York Red Bulls. Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting is caught offside. |
| 26' | Foul | Noah Allen (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kyle Duncan (New York Red Bulls). |
| 27' | Offside | Offside, New York Red Bulls. Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting is caught offside. |
| 30' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Lionel Messi. |
| 30' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Marcelo Weigandt's (Inter Miami CF) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 40% is saved by Carlos Coronel. |
| 30' | Goal | Goal! 2:0. Marcelo Weigandt (Inter Miami CF) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 60% to the lower left zone. |
| 34' | Foul | Mohammed Sofo (New York Red Bulls) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jordi Alba (Inter Miami CF). |
| 34' | Foul | FafĂ Picault (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Noah Eile (New York Red Bulls). |
| 36' | Foul | Omar Valencia (New York Red Bulls) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Yannick Bright (Inter Miami CF). |
| 36' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Felipe Carballo's (New York Red Bulls) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 7% is blocked by Yannick Bright. |
| 37' | Foul | FafĂ Picault (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Omar Valencia (New York Red Bulls). |
| 39' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Wikelman Carmona's (New York Red Bulls) with left footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 4% is saved by Oscar Ustari. |
| 39' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Luis SuĂĄrez's (Inter Miami CF) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 13% is blocked by Kyle Duncan. |
| 39' | Goal | Goal! 3:0. Luis SuĂĄrez (Inter Miami CF) scored with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 20% to the bottom left corner. |
| 42' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (New York Red Bulls). Executed by Omar Valencia. |
| 42' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (New York Red Bulls). Executed by Felipe Carballo. |
| 43' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (New York Red Bulls). Executed by Omar Valencia. |
| 43' | Goal | Goal! 3:1. Mohammed Sofo (New York Red Bulls) scored with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 10% to the middle right zone. Assisted by Omar Valencia. |
| 44' | Foul | Sergio Busquets (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting (New York Red Bulls). |
| 45' | Foul | Wikelman Carmona (New York Red Bulls) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Marcelo Weigandt (Inter Miami CF). |
| 45'+1' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (New York Red Bulls). Executed by Omar Valencia. |
| 45'+3' | Foul | Sergio Busquets (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Peter Stroud (New York Red Bulls). |
| 45'+7' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, Inter Miami CF 3, New York Red Bulls 1. |
| 46' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. Telasco Segovia replaces Tadeo Allende. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: Inter Miami CF 3, New York Red Bulls 1. |
| 48' | Foul | Kyle Duncan (New York Red Bulls) wins a free kick, after being fouled by FafĂ Picault (Inter Miami CF). |
| 49' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Omar Valencia's (New York Red Bulls) with left footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% goes over to the right. |
| 52' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Peter Stroud's (New York Red Bulls) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 5% misses to the left. |
| 52' | Foul | Lionel Messi (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Peter Stroud (New York Red Bulls). |
| 52' | Caution | Peter Stroud (New York Red Bulls) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 53' | Foul | Omar Valencia (New York Red Bulls) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Telasco Segovia (Inter Miami CF). |
| 58' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. Maximiliano FalcĂłn replaces Marcelo Weigandt. |
| 58' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. Benjamin Cremaschi replaces Luis SuĂĄrez. |
| 60' | ShotAtGoal | Wikelman Carmona (New York Red Bulls) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 4%. |
| 62' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Lionel Messi's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 10% is blocked by Noah Eile. |
| 63' | Substitution | Substitution, New York Red Bulls. Dennis Gjengaar replaces Wikelman Carmona. |
| 63' | Substitution | Substitution, New York Red Bulls. Ronald Donkor replaces Peter Stroud. |
| 63' | Foul | Foul by Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting (New York Red Bulls). |
| 67' | Goal | Goal! 4:1. Lionel Messi (Inter Miami CF) scored with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 38% to the upper left central zone. Assisted by Telasco Segovia. |
| 69' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting's (New York Red Bulls) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 23% is saved by Oscar Ustari. |
| 69' | Foul | Sergio Busquets (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ronald Donkor (New York Red Bulls). |
| 70' | Foul | Yannick Bright (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Dennis Gjengaar (New York Red Bulls). |
| 70' | Substitution | Substitution, New York Red Bulls. Julian Hall replaces Mohammed Sofo. |
| 71' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Lionel Messi's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% is saved by Carlos Coronel. |
| 71' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Benjamin Cremaschi. |
| 73' | Foul | Sergio Busquets (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Julian Hall (New York Red Bulls). |
| 73' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. Allen Obando replaces FafĂ Picault. |
| 75' | Foul | Allen Obando (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sean Nealis (New York Red Bulls). |
| 75' | Caution | Sean Nealis (New York Red Bulls) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 76' | Substitution | Substitution, New York Red Bulls. Raheem Edwards replaces Emil Forsberg. |
| 76' | Substitution | Substitution, New York Red Bulls. Wiktor Bogacz replaces Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting. |
| 77' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. Federico Redondo replaces Yannick Bright. |
| 79' | Foul | Sergio Busquets (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kyle Duncan (New York Red Bulls). |
| 81' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Julian Hall's (New York Red Bulls) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 7% is blocked by Maximiliano FalcĂłn. |
| 82' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Telasco Segovia. |
| 82' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Lionel Messi's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% goes over. |
| 84' | Foul | Federico Redondo (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Raheem Edwards (New York Red Bulls). |
| 86' | Foul | Felipe Carballo (New York Red Bulls) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Telasco Segovia (Inter Miami CF). |
| 90' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Lionel Messi's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 4% misses to the left. |
| 90'+3' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (New York Red Bulls). Executed by Omar Valencia. |
| 90'+4' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, Inter Miami CF 4, New York Red Bulls 1. |
| 90'+4' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
Inter Miamiâs clash with the New York Red Bulls was not yet half over, and Lionel Messi looked exhausted.
Inter Miamiâs clash with the New York Red Bulls was not yet half over, and Lionel Messi looked exhausted.
Red Bulls youngster Mohammed Sofo had just scored the fourth goal of an end-to-end first half on a rainy, muggy night at Chase Stadium. Messi dropped his hands to his knees, holding the position in front of the Heronsâ bench for what felt like a long time, seemingly feeling the combined strain of Miamiâs draining run of eight games in April thanks to their run to the Concacaf Champions Cup semifinals.
Yet the Argentine legend dug deep and found another gear after the intermission, combining beautifully with Telasco Segovia to fire home his fourth league goal of 2025. The strike clinched a timely 4-1 win and delighted Patrick Mahomes and other luminaries on hand for this game and the Miami Grand Prix during a star-studded week in South Florida.
Messiâs resilience epitomizes the task facing IMCF after their humbling ConcaChampions exit at the hands of the incredible Vancouver Whitecaps on Wednesday, the nadir of a bruising fortnight in which the previously undefeated Herons lost three straight games and saw their CCC dreams slip away.
âWe needed this victory after three defeats, and to have some very good feelings again,â head coach Javier Mascherano said in Spanish postgame.
âIn the first half, we had an effectiveness that we haven't had in several games, not just that we had a lot of [goalscoring] situations.
"And then we attempted in the second half with the last post entries, to manage the ball better, to control the match better, not to be as direct, because the last 15, 20 minutes of the first half, we lost possession of the ball, they grew and they progressed on the field, and we were trying to avoid giving them the control of the game.â
What felt like a comfortable victory by full-time was perhaps not quite as easy as it looked, considering the intense emotions of their midweek heartbreak and the storm of doubt and criticism that followed the Whitecapsâ unexpectedly dominant dispatching of Messi & Co.
âClearly, in everything that we compete, we try to get to the highest position possible. We have shown this in the Champions [Cup],â said Mascherano. âSometimes we have to understand that you have an opponent; the opponent plays. Sometimes the opponent does better, like Vancouver did.
âSometimes public opinion is to analyze the results. We analyze more than the results: the content, the why,â he added. âI understand that there's a lot of frustration. The one who is the most frustrated is me, is the coaching staff and the players not being able to go to the final.â
Returning to winning ways ahead of another busy month may prove crucial for steadying the Rosanegra ship for the rigors still to come. Miami will play seven matches in May, including long trips to Minnesota and San Jose next week before a Rivalry Week duel with Orlando City, and fixtures against Eastern Conference powers Philadelphia and Columbus later in the month.
âWe've had a tough week. It was important to end the games that we've had â a ton of games â on a good note going into the couple off days that we're going to get before next week's road trip,â homegrown defender Noah Allen told MLS Season Pass after the final whistle. âSo very important to get these three points that can sort our confidence back.â
Over the years, Champions Cup hangovers have become an infamous hazard for MLS sides who make deep runs. So every point, every positive result matters for Miami, particularly in light of their looming participation in the expanded Club World Cup on home soil this summer, a more or less unprecedented challenge.
With so many eyes on the IMCF project, and such high expectations for Messi & Friends, every setback provokes palpable disappointment, even outrage, around the club. That wonât change any time soon. Yet when the dust settles after Matchday 11, the Herons will have 21 points from 10 league matches (6W-1L-3D) and sit just three points back of East leaders Columbus Crew with a game in hand.
âWe will try to continue to do our best. We will try to learn from our mistakes. And we will continue saying that this team can compete, and we are going to face anything that comes before us,â said Mascherano. âToday we're here to focus on MLS, trying to get to the top of this conference, and then we'll see what happens with Club World Cup, Leagues Cup.
"The most important game, I've said from the beginning, is the next one, and so we'll be focused on next weekend.â
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 1' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Andrew Gutman's (Chicago Fire FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% goes over to the right. |
| 3' | Foul | CĂ©sar AraĂșjo (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Hugo Cuypers (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 3' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. IvĂĄn Angulo's (Orlando City) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 5% is blocked by Mauricio Pineda. |
| 4' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Orlando City). Executed by Kyle Smith. |
| 6' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Luis Muriel's (Orlando City) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 8% is saved by Chris Brady. |
| 6' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Orlando City). Executed by Luis Muriel. |
| 8' | Foul | Foul by Brian Gutiérrez (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 9' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Marco PaĆĄaliÄ's (Orlando City) with left footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Jack Elliott. |
| 10' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Philip Zinckernagel's (Chicago Fire FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 10% is saved by Pedro Gallese. |
| 10' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Hugo Cuypers's (Chicago Fire FC) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 20% is saved by Pedro Gallese. |
| 11' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Chicago Fire FC). Executed by Philip Zinckernagel. |
| 12' | ShotAtGoal | Sergio Oregel (Chicago Fire FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 36%. |
| 12' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Hugo Cuypers's (Chicago Fire FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 80% goes over. |
| 13' | Foul | Kyle Smith (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 14' | FreeKick | Free kick blocked. CĂ©sar AraĂșjo's (Orlando City) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 10%. |
| 16' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Jonathan Bamba's (Chicago Fire FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 30% is saved by Pedro Gallese. |
| 17' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Duncan McGuire's (Orlando City) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 13% misses to the left. |
| 19' | ShotAtGoal | Hugo Cuypers (Chicago Fire FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 8%. |
| 19' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Jonathan Bamba's (Chicago Fire FC) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 13% is saved by Pedro Gallese. |
| 20' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Chicago Fire FC). Executed by Philip Zinckernagel. |
| 21' | Foul | CĂ©sar AraĂșjo (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Hugo Cuypers (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 22' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Orlando City). Executed by Luis Muriel. |
| 22' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Alex Freeman's (Orlando City) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 39% is blocked by Andrew Gutman. |
| 24' | Offside | Offside, Chicago Fire FC. Jonathan Bamba is caught offside. |
| 27' | Foul | David Brekalo (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sergio Oregel (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 27' | Caution | Sergio Oregel (Chicago Fire FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 28' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Hugo Cuypers's (Chicago Fire FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 3% is saved by Pedro Gallese. |
| 29' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Philip Zinckernagel's (Chicago Fire FC) with right footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% goes over to the right. |
| 35' | Foul | Kyle Smith (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Mauricio Pineda (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 36' | Foul | Duncan McGuire (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Chris Brady (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 36' | Caution | Chris Brady (Chicago Fire FC) is shown the red card for the foul. |
| 40' | Substitution | Substitution, Chicago Fire FC. Jeffrey Gal replaces Jonathan Bamba. |
| 42' | FreeKick | Free kick missed. Luis Muriel's (Orlando City) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 4% goes over to the right. |
| 43' | Foul | Andrew Gutman (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Duncan McGuire (Orlando City). |
| 45' | Foul | David Brekalo (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Brian Gutiérrez (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 45' | Caution | Brian Gutiérrez (Chicago Fire FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 45'+1' | Foul | Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by David Brekalo (Orlando City). |
| 45'+2' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. IvĂĄn Angulo's (Orlando City) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 7% is saved by Jeffrey Gal. |
| 45'+3' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Luis Muriel's (Orlando City) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 4% goes over. |
| 45'+6' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, Chicago Fire FC 0, Orlando City 0. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: Chicago Fire FC 0, Orlando City 0. |
| 49' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Alex Freeman's (Orlando City) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 23% misses to the right. |
| 50' | Foul | Foul by IvĂĄn Angulo (Orlando City). |
| 52' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Mauricio Pineda's (Chicago Fire FC) with right footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by Robin Jansson. |
| 52' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Chicago Fire FC). Executed by Philip Zinckernagel. |
| 53' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Brian Gutiérrez's (Chicago Fire FC) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% goes over. |
| 54' | Foul | Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by IvĂĄn Angulo (Orlando City). |
| 57' | Substitution | Substitution, Orlando City. MartĂn Ojeda replaces Kyle Smith. |
| 57' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Orlando City). Executed by Luis Muriel. |
| 58' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Orlando City). Executed by Luis Muriel. |
| 58' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. CĂ©sar AraĂșjo's (Orlando City) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 6% is blocked by Philip Zinckernagel. |
| 58' | ShotAtGoal | David Brekalo (Orlando City) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 4%. |
| 59' | Foul | Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by David Brekalo (Orlando City). |
| 60' | Substitution | Substitution, Chicago Fire FC. Omari Glasgow replaces Jonathan Dean. |
| 61' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Alex Freeman's (Orlando City) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 12% goes over to the right. |
| 62' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. MartĂn Ojeda's (Orlando City) with left footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 11% goes over to the left. |
| 63' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. David Brekalo's (Orlando City) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 8% is blocked by Mauricio Pineda. |
| 64' | Foul | CĂ©sar AraĂșjo (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sergio Oregel (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 67' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Chicago Fire FC). Executed by Philip Zinckernagel. |
| 67' | ShotAtGoal | Jack Elliott (Chicago Fire FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 2%. |
| 67' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Hugo Cuypers's (Chicago Fire FC) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 28% is saved by Pedro Gallese. |
| 67' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Chicago Fire FC). Executed by Philip Zinckernagel. |
| 68' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Philip Zinckernagel's (Chicago Fire FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 5% is saved by Pedro Gallese. |
| 68' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Hugo Cuypers's (Chicago Fire FC) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 14% is saved by Pedro Gallese. |
| 69' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Chicago Fire FC). Executed by Philip Zinckernagel. |
| 69' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Chicago Fire FC). Executed by Philip Zinckernagel. |
| 70' | Foul | IvĂĄn Angulo (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Andrew Gutman (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 70' | Caution | Andrew Gutman (Chicago Fire FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 73' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Mauricio Pineda's (Chicago Fire FC) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 5% goes over to the left. |
| 74' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. CĂ©sar AraĂșjo's (Orlando City) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 8% is blocked by Brian GutiĂ©rrez. |
| 75' | ShotAtGoal | MartĂn Ojeda (Orlando City) hits the left post from the left side of the box with an xG of 8%. |
| 75' | Foul | Brian GutiĂ©rrez (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by CĂ©sar AraĂșjo (Orlando City). |
| 76' | Foul | Foul by Sergio Oregel (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 76' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. IvĂĄn Angulo's (Orlando City) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 6% is blocked by Sergio Oregel. |
| 77' | ShotAtGoal | Marco PaĆĄaliÄ (Orlando City) hits the cross bar from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 5%. |
| 78' | Foul | Duncan McGuire (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jack Elliott (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 80' | FreeKick | Free kick blocked. MartĂn Ojeda's (Orlando City) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 11%. |
| 81' | Foul | Foul by Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 81' | Substitution | Substitution, Orlando City. Rafael Santos replaces IvĂĄn Angulo. |
| 82' | Substitution | Substitution, Orlando City. Dagur Thorhallsson replaces Rodrigo Schlegel. |
| 82' | Substitution | Substitution, Orlando City. Ramiro Enrique replaces Marco PaĆĄaliÄ. |
| 83' | Foul | Hugo Cuypers (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by CĂ©sar AraĂșjo (Orlando City). |
| 83' | Offside | Offside, Chicago Fire FC. Omari Glasgow is caught offside. |
| 84' | Substitution | Substitution, Chicago Fire FC. Dje DâAvilla replaces Sergio Oregel. |
| 84' | Substitution | Substitution, Chicago Fire FC. Omar GonzĂĄlez replaces Andrew Gutman. |
| 84' | Substitution | Substitution, Chicago Fire FC. Rominigue Kouamé replaces Brian Gutiérrez. |
| 84' | Foul | MartĂn Ojeda (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Omari Glasgow (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 87' | Foul | Luis Muriel (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Christopher Cupps (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 88' | FreeKick | Free kick missed. Luis Muriel's (Orlando City) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 11% goes over to the left. |
| 89' | Foul | Hugo Cuypers (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Dagur Thorhallsson (Orlando City). |
| 90' | Caution | Dagur Thorhallsson (Orlando City) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 90'+1' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Luis Muriel's (Orlando City) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 8% goes over. |
| 90'+2' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Orlando City). Executed by MartĂn Ojeda. |
| 90'+2' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Dagur Thorhallsson's (Orlando City) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 8% goes over to the right. |
| 90'+3' | Foul | CĂ©sar AraĂșjo (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Hugo Cuypers (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 90'+4' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, Chicago Fire FC 0, Orlando City 0. |
| 90'+4' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
History made. Clean sheet earned. It was a first start to remember for Chicago Fire FCâs Christopher Cupps.
History made. Clean sheet earned. It was a first start to remember for Chicago Fire FCâs Christopher Cupps.
The homegrown defender entered the record books on Saturday night, becoming the youngest starter in club history (16 years, 342 days) and helping the 10-man Fire salvage a 0-0 draw with Orlando City SC at Soldier Field.
Cupps got the nod from head coach Gregg Berhalter after Matchday 10âs ugly 7-2 loss at Nashville SC, and he more than delivered.
The US youth international partnered with veteran backline partner Jack Elliott as Chicago kept the Lions off the scoreboard despite goalkeeper Chris Brady getting a DOGSO red card in the 36th minute on Duncan McGuire.
âHow many questions so far? Four questions from you guys, and we havenât talked about Chris Cupps starting at center back at 16 years old? I mean, come on,â Berhalter chided reporters after the homegrownâs performance went unmentioned four-plus minutes into his post-match press conference.
âWhat are you guys doing? That has to be the first question! How many center backs start at 16 years old and get a shutout down a man?â
Despite their numerical disadvantage for most of the match, the Fire limited Orlando to just two shots on target with the help of Cupps and backup goalkeeper Jeffrey Gal, who kept a clean sheet in his MLS debut.
âWe gotta talk about him [Cupps], we have to talk about his performance and his bravery,â Berhalter said. âThink about a young player coming in after losing 7-2 and the pressure on him to perform.
âAnd the way he performed today was not perfect, but in my mind it was outstanding. It was a great starting debut in front of the home fans.â
Berhalter hinted Cupps may see more time on the field, especially with the Fire slogging through a six-game winless streak.
âWhen you give up 10 goals in two games, basically everyoneâs job is in jeopardy, right?â Berhalter said. âSo when you look at the backline, no oneâs safe. You have to look to make changes.â
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 1' | Foul | AnĂbal Godoy (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ramiro Benetti (FC Dallas). |
| 1' | Foul | Hirving Lozano (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Lalas Abubakar (FC Dallas). |
| 2' | Foul | Alex Mighten (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Osaze Urhoghide (FC Dallas). |
| 4' | Foul | Kaick Ferreira (FC Dallas) wins a free kick, after being fouled by AnĂbal Godoy (San Diego FC). |
| 6' | Foul | Anders Dreyer (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kaick Ferreira (FC Dallas). |
| 8' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (San Diego FC). Executed by Hirving Lozano. |
| 8' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Hirving Lozano's (San Diego FC) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% misses to the left. |
| 9' | Foul | Jeppe Tverskov (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Logan Farrington (FC Dallas). |
| 10' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Logan Farrington's (FC Dallas) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 12% misses to the left. |
| 13' | Foul | Paddy McNair (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Logan Farrington (FC Dallas). |
| 15' | Foul | Willy Kumado (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Luciano Acosta (FC Dallas). |
| 15' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Luciano Acosta's (FC Dallas) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 10% goes over to the right. |
| 18' | Foul | Alex Mighten (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ramiro Benetti (FC Dallas). |
| 20' | Goal | Goal! 1:0. Hirving Lozano (San Diego FC) scored from penalty with right footed shot with an xG of 77% to the middle left zone. |
| 22' | Foul | Anderson Julio (FC Dallas) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Christopher McVey (San Diego FC). |
| 25' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Shaq Moore's (FC Dallas) with left footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 5% goes over to the left. |
| 27' | Goal | Goal! 2:0. Hirving Lozano (San Diego FC) scored with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 29% to the middle right zone. Assisted by Anders Dreyer, second assist by Jeppe Tverskov. |
| 29' | Foul | Logan Farrington (FC Dallas) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Paddy McNair (San Diego FC). |
| 32' | Foul | Ramiro Benetti (FC Dallas) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Luca de la Torre (San Diego FC). |
| 34' | Offside | Offside, FC Dallas. Anderson Julio is caught offside. |
| 36' | Foul | Alex Mighten (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Osaze Urhoghide (FC Dallas). |
| 36' | Caution | Osaze Urhoghide (FC Dallas) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 38' | Substitution | Substitution, San Diego FC. Onni Valakari replaces Alex Mighten. |
| 38' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Hirving Lozano's (San Diego FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 6% misses to the left. |
| 39' | Foul | Hirving Lozano (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Osaze Urhoghide (FC Dallas). |
| 40' | FreeKick | Free kick blocked. Anders Dreyer's (San Diego FC) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3%. |
| 41' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (San Diego FC). Executed by Hirving Lozano. |
| 41' | Foul | Lalas Abubakar (FC Dallas) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Luca Bombino (San Diego FC). |
| 42' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Pedro Martins's (FC Dallas) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 13% is saved by CJ dos Santos. |
| 44' | Foul | Logan Farrington (FC Dallas) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Christopher McVey (San Diego FC). |
| 45' | Foul | Pedro Martins (FC Dallas) wins a free kick, after being fouled by AnĂbal Godoy (San Diego FC). |
| 45'+1' | Foul | Onni Valakari (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Luciano Acosta (FC Dallas). |
| 45'+5' | Foul | Anderson Julio (FC Dallas) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Onni Valakari (San Diego FC). |
| 45'+6' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, San Diego FC 2, FC Dallas 0. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: San Diego FC 2, FC Dallas 0. |
| 46' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Luca de la Torre's (San Diego FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is saved by Maarten Paes. |
| 47' | Foul | Ramiro Benetti (FC Dallas) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jeppe Tverskov (San Diego FC). |
| 48' | FreeKick | Free kick blocked. Luciano Acosta's (FC Dallas) with right footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 3%. |
| 50' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (FC Dallas). Executed by Luciano Acosta. |
| 51' | ShotAtGoal | Lalas Abubakar (FC Dallas) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 3%. |
| 52' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (San Diego FC). Executed by Luca de la Torre. |
| 54' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (FC Dallas). Executed by Luciano Acosta. |
| 55' | Foul | Ramiro Benetti (FC Dallas) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jeppe Tverskov (San Diego FC). |
| 55' | Caution | Jeppe Tverskov (San Diego FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 56' | Goal | Goal! 3:0. Anders Dreyer (San Diego FC) scored with left footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 11% to the lower left zone. Assisted by Hirving Lozano, second assist by Onni Valakari. |
| 57' | Foul | Luca de la Torre (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ramiro Benetti (FC Dallas). |
| 58' | Foul | Willy Kumado (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Anderson Julio (FC Dallas). |
| 58' | Foul | Hirving Lozano (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Shaq Moore (FC Dallas). |
| 59' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (San Diego FC). Executed by Hirving Lozano. |
| 59' | Foul | Kaick Ferreira (FC Dallas) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Christopher McVey (San Diego FC). |
| 62' | Substitution | Substitution, FC Dallas. Manuel Cafumana replaces Kaick Ferreira. |
| 62' | Substitution | Substitution, FC Dallas. Bernard Kamungo replaces Logan Farrington. |
| 63' | Substitution | Substitution, FC Dallas. Patrickson Delgado replaces Pedro Martins. |
| 63' | Foul | Hirving Lozano (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Patrickson Delgado (FC Dallas). |
| 64' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Patrickson Delgado's (FC Dallas) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is saved by CJ dos Santos. |
| 64' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (FC Dallas). Executed by Luciano Acosta. |
| 67' | Substitution | Substitution, San Diego FC. Oscar Verhoeven replaces Willy Kumado. |
| 67' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (FC Dallas). Executed by Luciano Acosta. |
| 69' | Foul | Osaze Urhoghide (FC Dallas) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Luca de la Torre (San Diego FC). |
| 71' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Onni Valakari's (San Diego FC) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 5% is saved by Maarten Paes. |
| 73' | Goal | Goal! 4:0. Onni Valakari (San Diego FC) scored with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 25% to the top right corner. Assisted by Anders Dreyer, second assist by Hirving Lozano. |
| 75' | Foul | Shaq Moore (FC Dallas) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Luca Bombino (San Diego FC). |
| 76' | Foul | Onni Valakari (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ramiro Benetti (FC Dallas). |
| 76' | Caution | Ramiro Benetti (FC Dallas) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 78' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Anders Dreyer's (San Diego FC) with left footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 9% is saved by Maarten Paes. |
| 79' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Hirving Lozano's (San Diego FC) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 6% misses to the right. |
| 79' | Substitution | Substitution, FC Dallas. Tarik Scott replaces Anderson Julio. |
| 79' | Substitution | Substitution, FC Dallas. Tsiki Ntsabeleng replaces Ramiro Benetti. |
| 81' | Foul | Luca Bombino (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Patrickson Delgado (FC Dallas). |
| 81' | Substitution | Substitution, San Diego FC. Milan Iloski replaces Hirving Lozano. |
| 81' | Substitution | Substitution, San Diego FC. Hamady Diop replaces Luca Bombino. |
| 87' | Goal | Goal! 5:0. Milan Iloski (San Diego FC) scored with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 9% to the central zone. Assisted by Onni Valakari. |
| 88' | Foul | Tsiki Ntsabeleng (FC Dallas) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Onni Valakari (San Diego FC). |
| 90'+1' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Bernard Kamungo's (FC Dallas) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 9% is blocked by Jeppe Tverskov. |
| 90'+2' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (FC Dallas). Executed by Luciano Acosta. |
| 90'+2' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Osaze Urhoghide's (FC Dallas) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 25% misses to the right. |
| 90'+3' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Milan Iloski's (San Diego FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 10% is saved by Maarten Paes. |
| 90'+3' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
| 90'+3' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, San Diego FC 5, FC Dallas 0. |
Chucky Lozano's first MLS season has been all San Diego FC could have hoped for and more.
Chucky Lozano's first MLS season has been all San Diego FC could have hoped for and more.
The club's first-ever Designated Player provided another standout performance on Saturday, scoring twice and adding a pair of assists in a 5-0 home rout of FC Dallas, giving the expansion side a much-needed return to the win column.
Following three straight defeats in which Mikey Varasâs squad was outscored 9-3, SDFC desperately needed their stars to shine brightest.
Lozano more than answered the call in the most lopsided win in club history.
In addition to his first MLS brace, the superstar Mexican international played provider on two of the Chrome-and-Azul's final three tallies of the night, helping set up goals by fellow DP Anders Dreyer and midfielder Onni Valakari. The latter assisted on Milan Iloski's late tally to cap a night to remember at Snapdragon Stadium.
âItâs important to have confidence," said Lozano postgame. "It's a plus for a player and the club, the players and the coach have given me confidence and letâs take advantage of it.
"I am happy to help my teammates and the team. Hopefully, we can continue this path for the club.â
Lozano is now up 4g/6a on the season, including four goals and four assists in his last five matches since returning to the starting XI from a hamstring injury.
San Diego's star man also became just the fifth player in MLS history to produce at least four goals and four assists in his first eight games with an expansion club during their debut season.
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 1' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Patrick Agyemang's (Charlotte FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 40% goes over. |
| 2' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Columbus Crew). Executed by Dylan Chambost. |
| 5' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Columbus Crew). Executed by Dylan Chambost. |
| 7' | Foul | Aziel Jackson (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Nicholas Scardina (Charlotte FC). |
| 10' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Mohamed Farsi's (Columbus Crew) with left footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 6% is saved by Kristijan Kahlina. |
| 13' | Foul | Patrick Agyemang (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sean Zawadzki (Columbus Crew). |
| 14' | Caution | Sean Zawadzki (Columbus Crew) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 15' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Liel Abada's (Charlotte FC) with left footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 4% misses to the left. |
| 16' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Diego Rossi's (Columbus Crew) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 6% is saved by Kristijan Kahlina. |
| 17' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Charlotte FC). Executed by Ashley Westwood. |
| 18' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Diego Rossi's (Columbus Crew) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 22% is saved by Kristijan Kahlina. |
| 22' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Columbus Crew). Executed by Dylan Chambost. |
| 22' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Sean Zawadzki's (Columbus Crew) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 43% is blocked by Brandt Bronico. |
| 23' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Columbus Crew). Executed by Diego Rossi. |
| 24' | Foul | Liel Abada (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Max Arfsten (Columbus Crew). |
| 25' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Diego Rossi's (Columbus Crew) with right footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 6% is saved by Kristijan Kahlina. |
| 25' | Goal | Goal! 1:0. Dylan Chambost (Columbus Crew) scored with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 85% to the middle left zone. |
| 28' | Foul | Dylan Chambost (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Brandt Bronico (Charlotte FC). |
| 29' | FreeKick | Free kick blocked. Dylan Chambost's (Columbus Crew) with left footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 8%. |
| 29' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Dylan Chambost's (Columbus Crew) with left footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% is saved by Kristijan Kahlina. |
| 31' | Foul | Darlington Nagbe (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Wilfried Zaha (Charlotte FC). |
| 32' | Foul | Wilfried Zaha (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Diego Rossi (Columbus Crew). |
| 34' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Aziel Jackson's (Columbus Crew) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 27% is saved by Kristijan Kahlina. |
| 35' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Columbus Crew). Executed by Dylan Chambost. |
| 38' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Columbus Crew). Executed by Dylan Chambost. |
| 38' | Foul | Foul by Liel Abada (Charlotte FC). |
| 39' | Goal | Goal! 2:0. Diego Rossi (Columbus Crew) scored from penalty with right footed shot with an xG of 77% to the bottom right corner. |
| 42' | Offside | Offside, Columbus Crew. Aziel Jackson is caught offside. |
| 42' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Dylan Chambost's (Columbus Crew) with left footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% goes over. |
| 42' | Foul | Nicholas Scardina (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jacen Russell-Rowe (Columbus Crew). |
| 45' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Diego Rossi's (Columbus Crew) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 46% is blocked by Adilson Malanda. |
| 45'+1' | Foul | Brandt Bronico (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Yevhen Cheberko (Columbus Crew). |
| 45'+2' | Goal | Goal! 2:1. Wilfried Zaha (Charlotte FC) scored from penalty with right footed shot with an xG of 77% to the middle left zone. |
| 45'+3' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Brandt Bronico's (Charlotte FC) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 5% is blocked by Yevhen Cheberko. |
| 45'+4' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Charlotte FC). Executed by Ashley Westwood. |
| 45'+4' | Offside | Offside, Charlotte FC. Patrick Agyemang is caught offside. |
| 45'+5' | Offside | Offside, Charlotte FC. Wilfried Zaha is caught offside. |
| 45'+6' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Patrick Agyemang's (Charlotte FC) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 6% is blocked by Sean Zawadzki. |
| 45'+8' | Foul | Djibril Diani (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jacen Russell-Rowe (Columbus Crew). |
| 45'+8' | Caution | Jacen Russell-Rowe (Columbus Crew) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 45'+9' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, Columbus Crew 2, Charlotte FC 1. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: Columbus Crew 2, Charlotte FC 1. |
| 46' | Foul | Sean Zawadzki (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Patrick Agyemang (Charlotte FC). |
| 49' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Jacen Russell-Rowe's (Columbus Crew) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 10% goes over. |
| 51' | Goal | Goal! 3:1. Aziel Jackson (Columbus Crew) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 10% to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Mohamed Farsi. |
| 54' | Foul | Max Arfsten (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Patrick Agyemang (Charlotte FC). |
| 56' | Foul | Djibril Diani (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Max Arfsten (Columbus Crew). |
| 57' | Foul | Diego Rossi (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ashley Westwood (Charlotte FC). |
| 58' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Mohamed Farsi's (Columbus Crew) with left footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Tim Ream. |
| 59' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Columbus Crew). Executed by Diego Rossi. |
| 60' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Aziel Jackson's (Columbus Crew) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Adilson Malanda. |
| 61' | Substitution | Substitution, Charlotte FC. Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty replaces Nicholas Scardina. |
| 61' | Substitution | Substitution, Charlotte FC. Idan Toklomati replaces Djibril Diani. |
| 64' | Goal | Goal! 3:2. Liel Abada (Charlotte FC) scored with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 25% to the bottom left corner. |
| 70' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Columbus Crew). Executed by Dylan Chambost. |
| 76' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Patrick Agyemang's (Charlotte FC) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 8% misses to the right. |
| 77' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Jacen Russell-Rowe's (Columbus Crew) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% is saved by Kristijan Kahlina. |
| 77' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Columbus Crew). Executed by Dylan Chambost. |
| 79' | Foul | Wilfried Zaha (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Mohamed Farsi (Columbus Crew). |
| 81' | Goal | Goal! 4:2. Jacen Russell-Rowe (Columbus Crew) scored with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 19% to the middle right zone. Assisted by Max Arfsten, second assist by Mohamed Farsi. |
| 82' | Substitution | Substitution, Charlotte FC. Tyger Smalls replaces Patrick Agyemang. |
| 83' | Substitution | Substitution, Charlotte FC. Kerwin Vargas replaces Liel Abada. |
| 83' | Substitution | Substitution, Columbus Crew. Ibrahim Aliyu replaces Diego Rossi. |
| 83' | Substitution | Substitution, Columbus Crew. Amar SejdiÄ replaces Aziel Jackson. |
| 85' | Offside | Offside, Charlotte FC. Wilfried Zaha is caught offside. |
| 89' | Substitution | Substitution, Columbus Crew. Taha Habroune replaces Jacen Russell-Rowe. |
| 89' | Substitution | Substitution, Columbus Crew. Lassi Lappalainen replaces Mohamed Farsi. |
| 89' | Foul | Ashley Westwood (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Lassi Lappalainen (Columbus Crew). |
| 90'+3' | Foul | Kerwin Vargas (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sean Zawadzki (Columbus Crew). |
| 90'+4' | FreeKick | Free kick blocked. Kerwin Vargas's (Charlotte FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 7%. |
| 90'+4' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Charlotte FC). Executed by Kerwin Vargas. |
| 90'+4' | ShotAtGoal | Adilson Malanda (Charlotte FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 7%. |
| 90'+6' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, Columbus Crew 4, Charlotte FC 2. |
| 90'+6' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
The Columbus Crew are the team to beat in the Eastern Conference.
The Columbus Crew are the team to beat in the Eastern Conference.
The Crew won again on Saturday night, 4-2 over Charlotte FC, making it five victories in their last six matches to take sole possession of first place in the East (7W-1L-3D record, 24 points).
âIâm happy that we did well and Iâm happy with the start we had since the beginning of the season,â head coach Wilfried Nancy said after the game.
Star attacker Diego Rossi has led the way for Columbusâs high-powered attack thus far. The Uruguayan international put the Crew ahead 2-0 with a 39th-minute penalty kick, increasing his tally to six goals and an assist on the season.
Plus, the Crewâs burgeoning talent around Rossi also got on the board in their statement victory. Midfielder Dylan Chambost scored his first MLS goal, crashed the net to tap home a rebound from a Rossi shot to open the scoring. In the second half, attackers Aziel Jackson and Jacen Russell-Rowe added to the scoring.
âThe idea is to score a tap-in,â Nancy said. âSometimes itâs not the case. It was interesting to see we can score in many ways.â
The Crew's four-goal outburst overcame tallies from Wilfried Zaha and Liel Abada.
âWe had a good first half, except the last two or three minutes where we conceded the first goal,â Nancy said. âAfter that, the group stayed calm and addressed certain things. They raised the intensity mentally and and they were able to stay on task and score the second goal.â
Columbus managed to break down one of the league's best defenses. The four goals were the most Charlotte have given up in a game since June 3, 2023 â when they lost by the same scoreline to the Crew.
The Crew will get another chance to prove their attacking bona fides next Saturday at second-place Philadelphia Union (7:30 pm ET | MLS Season Pass, Apple TV+). And in three weeksâ time, theyâll get a chance at a rematch with Charlotte.
âThe fact that we are able to play as a team, we are able to have an edge on them,â Nancy said. âWeâll see, weâre gonna play them in three weeks.â
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 4' | Foul | Ola Brynhildsen (Toronto FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Brayan Ceballos (New England Revolution). |
| 5' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Federico Bernardeschi's (Toronto FC) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 8% goes over. |
| 7' | Foul | Carles Gil (New England Revolution) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Theo Corbeanu (Toronto FC). |
| 11' | Goal | Goal! 0:1. Carles Gil (New England Revolution) scored with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 18% to the top left corner. |
| 13' | Foul | Ignatius Ganago (New England Revolution) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Federico Bernardeschi (Toronto FC). |
| 14' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Federico Bernardeschi's (Toronto FC) with left footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 15% is blocked by Tanner Beason. |
| 16' | Foul | Foul by Carles Gil (New England Revolution). |
| 19' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Federico Bernardeschi's (Toronto FC) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Tanner Beason. |
| 19' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Toronto FC). Executed by Alonso Coello. |
| 19' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Sigurd Rosted's (Toronto FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 6% is blocked by Leo Campana. |
| 19' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Matty Longstaff's (Toronto FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 5% is blocked by Ignatius Ganago. |
| 21' | ShotAtGoal | Leo Campana (New England Revolution) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 2%. |
| 22' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Leo Campana's (New England Revolution) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% is blocked by Nicksoen Gomis. |
| 23' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Alhassan Yusuf's (New England Revolution) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 14% is blocked by Leo Campana. |
| 23' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Carles Gil's (New England Revolution) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Deybi Flores. |
| 24' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (New England Revolution). Executed by Carles Gil. |
| 24' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Ola Brynhildsen's (Toronto FC) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 19% is blocked by Tanner Beason. |
| 25' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Toronto FC). Executed by Federico Bernardeschi. |
| 26' | Foul | Alonso Coello (Toronto FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Matt Polster (New England Revolution). |
| 26' | Caution | Leo Campana (New England Revolution) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 27' | Goal | Goal! 0:2. Leo Campana (New England Revolution) scored with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 11% to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Alhassan Yusuf. |
| 32' | Foul | Ignatius Ganago (New England Revolution) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sigurd Rosted (Toronto FC). |
| 32' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Ignatius Ganago's (New England Revolution) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 8% is saved by Sean Johnson. |
| 32' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Carles Gil's (New England Revolution) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 39% is saved by Sean Johnson. |
| 33' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (New England Revolution). Executed by Ilay Feingold. |
| 34' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Mamadou Fofana's (New England Revolution) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% misses to the right. |
| 35' | Foul | Sigurd Rosted (Toronto FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Leo Campana (New England Revolution). |
| 37' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Toronto FC). Executed by Alonso Coello. |
| 37' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Sigurd Rosted's (Toronto FC) with header from the right side of the box with an xG of 6% is saved by Aljaz Ivacic. |
| 39' | Foul | Mamadou Fofana (New England Revolution) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ola Brynhildsen (Toronto FC). |
| 43' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Ignatius Ganago's (New England Revolution) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 7% is blocked by Sigurd Rosted. |
| 44' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Raoul Petretta's (Toronto FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 21% misses to the left. |
| 45'+1' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Ignatius Ganago's (New England Revolution) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 15% is saved by Sean Johnson. |
| 45'+3' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Ignatius Ganago's (New England Revolution) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 40% is saved by Sean Johnson. |
| 45'+3' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (New England Revolution). Executed by Carles Gil. |
| 45'+3' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Carles Gil's (New England Revolution) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 6% is blocked by Sigurd Rosted. |
| 45'+4' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, Toronto FC 0, New England Revolution 2. |
| 46' | Substitution | Substitution, Toronto FC. Tyrese Spicer replaces Ola Brynhildsen. |
| 46' | Substitution | Substitution, Toronto FC. Lazar StefanoviÄ replaces Sigurd Rosted. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: Toronto FC 0, New England Revolution 2. |
| 46' | Foul | Carles Gil (New England Revolution) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Deybi Flores (Toronto FC). |
| 46' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Peyton Miller's (New England Revolution) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 6% goes over to the right. |
| 47' | Offside | Offside, New England Revolution. Ignatius Ganago is caught offside. |
| 49' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Alonso Coello's (Toronto FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 6% is saved by Aljaz Ivacic. |
| 52' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Federico Bernardeschi's (Toronto FC) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Mamadou Fofana. |
| 57' | Substitution | Substitution, Toronto FC. Lorenzo Insigne replaces Matty Longstaff. |
| 58' | Foul | Theo Corbeanu (Toronto FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Tanner Beason (New England Revolution). |
| 63' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Leo Campana's (New England Revolution) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 6% misses to the left. |
| 66' | Substitution | Substitution, Toronto FC. Kobe Franklin replaces Nicksoen Gomis. |
| 67' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Federico Bernardeschi's (Toronto FC) with left footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% goes over to the left. |
| 69' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (New England Revolution). Executed by Carles Gil. |
| 69' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Peyton Miller's (New England Revolution) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 18% misses to the left. |
| 70' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Lorenzo Insigne's (Toronto FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 9% goes over. |
| 71' | Foul | Theo Corbeanu (Toronto FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ignatius Ganago (New England Revolution). |
| 73' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Federico Bernardeschi's (Toronto FC) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 15% misses to the right. |
| 74' | Foul | Ignatius Ganago (New England Revolution) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Federico Bernardeschi (Toronto FC). |
| 74' | Substitution | Substitution, New England Revolution. Will Sands replaces Peyton Miller. |
| 74' | Substitution | Substitution, New England Revolution. TomĂĄs Chancalay replaces Ignatius Ganago. |
| 75' | Foul | Carles Gil (New England Revolution) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Deybi Flores (Toronto FC). |
| 79' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Federico Bernardeschi's (Toronto FC) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% is blocked by Brayan Ceballos. |
| 79' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Lorenzo Insigne's (Toronto FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% misses to the right. |
| 80' | Offside | Offside, New England Revolution. Leo Campana is caught offside. |
| 81' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Theo Corbeanu's (Toronto FC) with left footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by Will Sands. |
| 81' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Federico Bernardeschi's (Toronto FC) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% goes over. |
| 81' | Substitution | Substitution, New England Revolution. Brandon Bye replaces Ilay Feingold. |
| 81' | Substitution | Substitution, New England Revolution. Luca Langoni replaces Leo Campana. |
| 84' | Foul | Will Sands (New England Revolution) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Theo Corbeanu (Toronto FC). |
| 85' | Foul | Carles Gil (New England Revolution) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Alonso Coello (Toronto FC). |
| 86' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Brayan Ceballos's (New England Revolution) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 5% goes over to the left. |
| 87' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. TomĂĄs Chancalay's (New England Revolution) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 14% goes over to the right. |
| 88' | Offside | Offside, Toronto FC. Tyrese Spicer is caught offside. |
| 88' | Substitution | Substitution, New England Revolution. Maxi Urruti replaces Carles Gil. |
| 90'+6' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Toronto FC). Executed by Alonso Coello. |
| 90'+6' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, Toronto FC 0, New England Revolution 2. |
| 90'+6' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
Is it beginning to feel like 2021 again for New England Revolution star Carles Gil?
Is it beginning to feel like 2021 again for New England Revolution star Carles Gil?
That yearâs Landon Donovan MLS MVP, Gil continued his torrid form on Saturday with a stunning first-touch volley golazo that paced the Revs to a 2-0 win at Toronto FC â good for their fourth straight victory.
Gil has 5g/1a this season, all coming during his last six games. Coincidentally, New England have five wins and one defeat during that stretch, moving into Audi MLS Cup Playoffs positioning in the Eastern Conference after going winless through the first four matchdays.
âSince the beginning, weâve said that we also want to be one of the best teams in the league,â Gil told reporters post-match. âAnd we showed that in the first half, scoring two goals.â
â⊠Itâs what we want: Be a big team in this league. And right now, we are showing we can do it.â
Marquee winter signing Leo Campana also found the back of the net, scoring for the second straight game as New England appear to have turned a new corner after waiting until Matchday 8 to get their first open-play goal of the season.
âItâs big. We need our strikers to produce goals,â Porter said. âWhen you look at our system and how weâre playing, weâre gonna get the lionâs share of goals from the two strikers and the [No.] 10.
âCarles is producing, and weâre starting to get the strikers going now. Leo with two and [Ignatius] Ganago with one. It felt like we attacked well today.â
So well, the Revs couldâve easily won by a more lopsided scoreline if not for several highlight-reel saves from TFC goalkeeper Sean Johnson.
âWeâre a little bit disappointed because we couldnât score three, four, even five goals in the first half,â Gil said. âFor me, the important thing is to create these types of chances, because itâs coming.
â⊠We continue to be a better team.â
For Porter, thatâs exactly the kind of attitude that fills him with confidence in his squad.
âThis group is good when they have an edge,â Porter said. âItâs a tricky game. You know, Iâve been in these types of games a lot. These trap games, playing a team that on the outside looks to be an inferior team. You see these it every week in our league, you see these head-scratcher results.
âWe werenât gonna let that happen. Weâre too hungry.â
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 6' | Foul | Yannick Bright (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Wil Trapp (Minnesota United FC). |
| 7' | Foul | Sergio Busquets (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jefferson Diaz (Minnesota United FC). |
| 8' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Lionel Messi. |
| 8' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Telasco Segovia's (Inter Miami CF) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Carlos Harvey. |
| 11' | Offside | Offside, Minnesota United FC. Tani Oluwaseyi is caught offside. |
| 11' | GoalDisallowed | Tani Oluwaseyi (Minnesota United FC) disallowed a goal due to offside. |
| 13' | Foul | Telasco Segovia (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jefferson Diaz (Minnesota United FC). |
| 14' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Telasco Segovia. |
| 15' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Tani Oluwaseyi's (Minnesota United FC) with left footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% goes over to the left. |
| 18' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Lionel Messi's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by Anthony Markanich. |
| 19' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Telasco Segovia. |
| 20' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Lionel Messi. |
| 20' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Lionel Messi. |
| 25' | Foul | Jordi Alba (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by JoaquĂn Pereyra (Minnesota United FC). |
| 29' | Foul | Tani Oluwaseyi (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Telasco Segovia (Inter Miami CF). |
| 32' | Goal | Goal! 1:0. Bongokuhle Hlongwane (Minnesota United FC) scored with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 21% to the lower left zone. Assisted by Carlos Harvey, second assist by JoaquĂn Pereyra. |
| 38' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Lionel Messi's (Inter Miami CF) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 7% is saved by Dayne St. Clair. |
| 39' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Yannick Bright's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% is blocked by Anthony Markanich. |
| 41' | Foul | Jefferson Diaz (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Telasco Segovia (Inter Miami CF). |
| 42' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Minnesota United FC). Executed by JoaquĂn Pereyra. |
| 42' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Tani Oluwaseyi's (Minnesota United FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 12% goes over to the left. |
| 45' | Caution | Michael Boxall (Minnesota United FC) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 45' | Foul | Carlos Harvey (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Yannick Bright (Inter Miami CF). |
| 45'+2' | Goal | Goal! 2:0. Anthony Markanich (Minnesota United FC) scored with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 35% to the middle right zone. Assisted by NicolĂĄs Romero, second assist by Michael Boxall. |
| 45'+3' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, Minnesota United FC 2, Inter Miami CF 0. |
| 46' | Substitution | Substitution, Minnesota United FC. Joseph Rosales replaces Anthony Markanich. |
| 46' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. Tadeo Allende replaces Federico Redondo. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: Minnesota United FC 2, Inter Miami CF 0. |
| 47' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Lionel Messi's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Carlos Harvey. |
| 48' | Goal | Goal! 2:1. Lionel Messi (Inter Miami CF) scored with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 22% to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Jordi Alba, second assist by Noah Allen. |
| 49' | Foul | Yannick Bright (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by JoaquĂn Pereyra (Minnesota United FC). |
| 54' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Tadeo Allende's (Inter Miami CF) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 6% is blocked by Carlos Harvey. |
| 55' | Foul | Jefferson Diaz (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Telasco Segovia (Inter Miami CF). |
| 57' | Substitution | Substitution, Minnesota United FC. Kelvin Yeboah replaces Jefferson Diaz. |
| 58' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. JoaquĂn Pereyra's (Minnesota United FC) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 3% is saved by Oscar Ustari. |
| 62' | Foul | Noah Allen (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Joseph Rosales (Minnesota United FC). |
| 65' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Telasco Segovia. |
| 65' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Jordi Alba's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 1% goes over. |
| 66' | Foul | Bongokuhle Hlongwane (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Telasco Segovia (Inter Miami CF). |
| 68' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Minnesota United FC). Executed by JoaquĂn Pereyra. |
| 68' | ShotAtGoal | Tani Oluwaseyi (Minnesota United FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 8%. |
| 68' | Goal | Own goal! 3:1. Marcelo Weigandt (Inter Miami CF) scored an own goal from the centre of the box. |
| 70' | Goal | Goal! 4:1. Robin Lod (Minnesota United FC) scored with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 11% to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Tani Oluwaseyi, second assist by NicolĂĄs Romero. |
| 71' | Substitution | Substitution, Minnesota United FC. Sang Bin Jeong replaces Tani Oluwaseyi. |
| 71' | Substitution | Substitution, Minnesota United FC. Julian Gressel replaces Bongokuhle Hlongwane. |
| 72' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Lionel Messi's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% is saved by Dayne St. Clair. |
| 73' | Foul | Yannick Bright (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Wil Trapp (Minnesota United FC). |
| 74' | Foul | Foul by Lionel Messi (Inter Miami CF). |
| 75' | Foul | Yannick Bright (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Joseph Rosales (Minnesota United FC). |
| 76' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. Leo Afonso replaces Yannick Bright. |
| 76' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. Tomås Avilés replaces Telasco Segovia. |
| 76' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. Ian Fray replaces Marcelo Weigandt. |
| 77' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Jordi Alba. |
| 78' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Lionel Messi. |
| 79' | Foul | Dayne St. Clair (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Leo Afonso (Inter Miami CF). |
| 80' | Foul | JoaquĂn Pereyra (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Gonzalo LujĂĄn (Inter Miami CF). |
| 80' | Caution | Gonzalo LujĂĄn (Inter Miami CF) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 81' | Foul | Oscar Ustari (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Michael Boxall (Minnesota United FC). |
| 83' | Offside | Offside, Minnesota United FC. Kelvin Yeboah is caught offside. |
| 84' | Foul | Kelvin Yeboah (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Tomås Avilés (Inter Miami CF). |
| 85' | Foul | Tadeo Allende (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Carlos Harvey (Minnesota United FC). |
| 86' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Tadeo Allende's (Inter Miami CF) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 4% is saved by Dayne St. Clair. |
| 89' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Lionel Messi. |
| 89' | Foul | Joseph Rosales (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ian Fray (Inter Miami CF). |
| 90'+2' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. JoaquĂn Pereyra's (Minnesota United FC) with left footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% is saved by Oscar Ustari. |
| 90'+2' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Ian Fray. |
| 90'+3' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Lionel Messi. |
| 90'+3' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, Minnesota United FC 4, Inter Miami CF 1. |
| 90'+3' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
Things are about to get busy around here, people.
Things are about to get busy around here, people.
Weâve got the first batch of midweek matches coming up across the league on Wednesday and weâve got an entire set of teams, trends and moments from this past weekendâs Matchday 12 to break down.
Let's look back at the latest slate of MLS matches to examine some of the most interesting things weâve learned. And if you want to read up on the rest of Matchday 12 in detail, check out Matt Doyleâs column.
Onwards.
Even judging by their narrow opening-day loss to LAFC, it sure seemed like Minnesota United had the bones to be a legitimate trophy threat in 2025. Way back on Matchday 1, Eric Ramsayâs team did an excellent job of taking away LAFCâs biggest strength â transition attacking â and finding a few transition and set-piece looks of their own.
Now, more than two months later and in the afterglow of a 4-1 victory over Inter Miami, it seems crystal clear that Minnesota have established themselves as a contender.
Up against Minnesotaâs deep block that flexed between a 5-3-2 and a 5-4-1, Miami registered a season-low 0.5 xG, per FBRef. Yes, I know Miami played without Luis SuĂĄrez. But the Loons didnât have Kelvin Yeboah in their starting lineup, either, so Iâm calling that a wash. Ramsay & Co. are completely content to force every opponent to keep the ball, trading possession for field position in a move that allows their best-in-class defensive buy-in to take center stage.
Toss in aâŠ
âŠand youâve got a team that exactly nobody wants to face come Audi MLS Cup Playoffs time. That holds doubly true for any and every possession-based outfit in MLS, an umbrella that hovers over most of the best teams in the league.
Minnesota United made a very simple statement on Saturday: Theyâre ready for the big time.
There were some elite goal sequences across the league this week, ranging from ones that featured bikes to others that featured outside-the-box bangers. Evander even bagged one of those long-range strikes to put FC Cincinnati on the board in their eventual 2-1 win over Austin FC.
And yet? My favorite goal sequence wasnât capped off by a wildly spectacular finish. Rather, it was finished by a solid, powerful shot from the edge of the six-yard box from Cincinnati attacker Gerardo Valenzuela. The 20-year-old did well to send the game-winner into the back of Brad Stuverâs net, but boy-oh-boy was it Evanderâs pinpoint assist that made this whole sequence possible.
See for yourself:
I mean, this is devastating stuff from the Brazilian.
Bouncing back from their disappointing 1-0 loss to New York City FC last time out, FC Cincinnati did a better job of finding Evander in positions to cause problems for the opposition than they had all season. He had a season-high nine touches inside the penalty box, according to FBref, and clearly made good use of those high-value looks.
Let this guy get on the ball at your own peril.
A lot can change in six months. Just ask the LA Galaxy.
They went from lifting MLS Cup after a win over the New York Red Bulls to losing 7-0 (no, thatâs not a typo) to the very same Red Bulls in almost exactly half a year. By besting the Galaxy 7-0 on Saturday, the Red Bulls tied the largest margin of victory in an MLS Cup rematch the following season, equalling the Chicago Fireâs massive win over Kansas City in 2001.
Truthfully, things have changed more for the Galaxy than they have for the Red Bulls, who are in the exact same seventh-place spot in the East as they were after last yearâs Decision Day. Sure, theyâve added Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting to the equation up top. But Iâm not ready to let his third and fourth non-penalty goals of the season sway me all the way towards calling his signing a transformational one. Instead, the Red Bulls will still go as far as Sandro Schwarzâs fairly patient tactical system and DP attacking talent will take them.
But for LA? Theyâre struggling to string the basics together these days. You donât lose 7-0 without that being the case. With their attacking stars incredibly injured, even the should-be reliable veterans are folding.
No team in MLS history has gone without a win in their first 12 games of a season. That is, until this yearâs LA Galaxy. More change canât come quickly enough for Greg Vanneyâs team.
When Paul Arriola went down with an ACL injury early in the year (and Jordan Morris and Pedro de la Vega both suffered shorter-term leg injuries), it looked as if all the work the Sounders did to fixture-congestion-proof their roster had been done for nothing. Or, at the very least, it looked like their depth was going to be tested far earlier and far more thoroughly than expected.
What followed was a tough start to the season for Seattle. They were bounced from the Concacaf Champions Cup in the Round of 16 and won just one MLS game out of their first seven. But ever since the middle of April, the Seattle Sounders have looked downright dominant. A big part of that dominance? The in-season addition of Ryan Kent following Arriolaâs move to the season-ending injury list.
The 28-year-old Englishman has brought an immediate boost to Brian Schmetzerâs attacking setup. He worked his way into the starting lineup after just two substitute appearances, pushing Paul Rothrock to the right wing and de la Vega to the bench. Along the way, heâs bagged three assists, including this delightful hot-knife-through-butter effort in a 3-1 win over the Houston Dynamo:
Kent, a former standout at Rangers, has already elevated Seattle, giving the Sounders yet another starting-level player in a position of need. Watch out, MLS.
The âCaps are still top of the Supportersâ Shield standings, but Matchday 12 proved the best of the rest in the Western Conference arenât likely to fade anytime soon.
Weâve already touched on Minnesota United (second in the West) and the Seattle Sounders (fifth in the West with the second-best xG differential in MLS, only behind the Whitecaps).
Elsewhere, the Portland Timbers earned a quiet 1-0 win over Sporting Kansas City. Iâm not buying them as a true contender, but theyâre sitting third in their conference and picked up all three points while missing four starters to injury. San Diego FC, for their part, problem-solved their way past St. Louis CITYâs aggressive man-oriented pressure to earn a 2-1 road win. Few in MLS are better at climbing over hurdles than Mikey Varasâ fourth-place squad.
Then, of course, it was LAFC who went out and punched Vancouver in the mouth to earn a 2-0 lead away from home⊠before conceding two unanswered to leave with a single point. Still, LAFC showed their left-sided attacking threat and some set-piece evolution in a game that should remind us all to take them seriously as they sit sixth in the West.
Thereâs still a very real gap in the table between Vancouver and the pack, but make no mistake: there are threats to the Whitecapsâ crown, which makes the games to come oh-so-interesting.
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 3' | Offside | Offside, Los Angeles Football Club. Nathan Ordaz is caught offside. |
| 5' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). Executed by Sebastian Berhalter. |
| 8' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Eddie Segura's (Los Angeles Football Club) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 35% is saved by Yohei Takaoka. |
| 8' | Goal | Goal! 0:1. Marco Delgado (Los Angeles Football Club) scored with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 21% to the bottom left corner. |
| 10' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). Executed by Sebastian Berhalter. |
| 14' | Foul | Sebastian Berhalter (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Marco Delgado (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 17' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). Executed by Sebastian Berhalter. |
| 17' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Pedro Vite's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% goes over to the left. |
| 17' | Foul | Ryan Hollingshead (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ădier Ocampo (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 19' | Goal | Goal! 0:2. Denis Bouanga (Los Angeles Football Club) scored from penalty with right footed shot with an xG of 77% to the lower left zone. |
| 20' | Offside | Offside, Los Angeles Football Club. Nathan Ordaz is caught offside. |
| 22' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Denis Bouanga's (Los Angeles Football Club) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% is saved by Yohei Takaoka. |
| 24' | Foul | Jayden Nelson (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sergi Palencia (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 26' | Foul | Ădier Ocampo (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Denis Bouanga (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 26' | Goal | Goal! 1:2. Brian White (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) scored with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 30% to the top right corner. Assisted by Sebastian Berhalter. |
| 27' | Foul | Igor Jesus (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Andrés Cubas (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 28' | Foul | Jayden Nelson (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sergi Palencia (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 28' | Caution | Sergi Palencia (Los Angeles Football Club) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 30' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). Executed by Sebastian Berhalter. |
| 30' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Ranko VeselinoviÄ's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with header from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% is saved by Hugo Lloris. |
| 31' | Foul | Andrés Cubas (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Timothy Tillman (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 32' | Foul | Tate Johnson (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by David MartĂnez (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 34' | Foul | Sergi Palencia (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jayden Nelson (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 35' | Foul | Pedro Vite (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Timothy Tillman (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 36' | Foul | Ădier Ocampo (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Eddie Segura (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 41' | Foul | Igor Jesus (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Brian White (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 41' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Los Angeles Football Club). Executed by Denis Bouanga. |
| 41' | Foul | Tate Johnson (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ryan Hollingshead (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 43' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Igor Jesus's (Los Angeles Football Club) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 5% goes over to the right. |
| 45' | Foul | Ranko VeselinoviÄ (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Denis Bouanga (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 45' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Ranko VeselinoviÄ's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 6% is saved by Hugo Lloris. |
| 45'+1' | Foul | Tate Johnson (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by David MartĂnez (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 45'+1' | Caution | David MartĂnez (Los Angeles Football Club) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 45'+2' | Foul | Ryan Hollingshead (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Tristan Blackmon (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 45'+3' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, Vancouver Whitecaps FC 1, Los Angeles Football Club 2. |
| 46' | Substitution | Substitution, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Ali Ahmed replaces Pedro Vite. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: Vancouver Whitecaps FC 1, Los Angeles Football Club 2. |
| 48' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). Executed by Sebastian Berhalter. |
| 50' | Foul | Igor Jesus (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Andrés Cubas (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 50' | FreeKick | Free kick saved. Denis Bouanga's (Los Angeles Football Club) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 4% is saved by Yohei Takaoka. |
| 51' | Foul | Timothy Tillman (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ali Ahmed (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 52' | Foul | Jayden Nelson (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Timothy Tillman (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 53' | FreeKick | Free kick missed. Sebastian Berhalter's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with right footed shot from the left wing with an xG of 3% goes over. |
| 55' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Los Angeles Football Club). Executed by David MartĂnez. |
| 55' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Sergi Palencia's (Los Angeles Football Club) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% goes over to the left. |
| 56' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). Executed by Sebastian Berhalter. |
| 57' | Caution | Jayden Nelson (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 58' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Denis Bouanga's (Los Angeles Football Club) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% goes over to the right. |
| 59' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Jean Claude Ngando's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 10% is blocked by Sergi Palencia. |
| 59' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Ădier Ocampo's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with right footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by Eddie Segura. |
| 60' | Foul | Tate Johnson (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by David MartĂnez (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 61' | Foul | Brian White (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Aaron Long (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 61' | Foul | Sebastian Berhalter (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ryan Hollingshead (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 61' | Caution | Ryan Hollingshead (Los Angeles Football Club) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 63' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Jayden Nelson's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Ryan Hollingshead. |
| 63' | Substitution | Substitution, Los Angeles Football Club. Cengiz Ănder replaces David MartĂnez. |
| 63' | Substitution | Substitution, Los Angeles Football Club. Jeremy Ebobisse replaces Nathan Ordaz. |
| 66' | Foul | Cengiz Ănder (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by AndrĂ©s Cubas (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 66' | Caution | Andrés Cubas (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 66' | Substitution | Substitution, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Emmanuel Sabbi replaces Jayden Nelson. |
| 68' | Foul | Eddie Segura (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Brian White (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 70' | Goal | Goal! 2:2. Brian White (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) scored with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 77% to the middle left zone. Assisted by Ali Ahmed. |
| 73' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Jeremy Ebobisse's (Los Angeles Football Club) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% misses to the right. |
| 74' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Cengiz Ănder's (Los Angeles Football Club) with left footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% goes over to the left. |
| 77' | Foul | Ryan Hollingshead (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ădier Ocampo (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 80' | Substitution | Substitution, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Ralph Priso replaces Jean Claude Ngando. |
| 80' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). Executed by Sebastian Berhalter. |
| 81' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Andrés Cubas's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% goes over to the right. |
| 84' | Foul | Cengiz Ănder (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sebastian Berhalter (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 85' | FreeKick | Free kick blocked. Denis Bouanga's (Los Angeles Football Club) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 8%. |
| 86' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Los Angeles Football Club). Executed by Cengiz Ănder. |
| 86' | Substitution | Substitution, Los Angeles Football Club. Frankie Amaya replaces Marco Delgado. |
| 87' | Foul | Tate Johnson (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jeremy Ebobisse (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 88' | Foul | Tristan Blackmon (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ryan Hollingshead (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 89' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Sebastian Berhalter's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 3% is saved by Hugo Lloris. |
| 90' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Jeremy Ebobisse's (Los Angeles Football Club) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 52% is saved by Yohei Takaoka. |
| 90' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Los Angeles Football Club). Executed by Cengiz Ănder. |
| 90'+1' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Cengiz Ănder's (Los Angeles Football Club) with left footed shot from the right wing with an xG of 2% is saved by Yohei Takaoka. |
| 90'+1' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Los Angeles Football Club). Executed by Cengiz Ănder. |
| 90'+1' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Los Angeles Football Club). Executed by Cengiz Ănder. |
| 90'+2' | Foul | Sergi Palencia (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ali Ahmed (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 90'+2' | Substitution | Substitution, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Giuseppe Bovalina replaces Ădier Ocampo. |
| 90'+3' | Offside | Offside, Los Angeles Football Club. Jeremy Ebobisse is caught offside. |
| 90'+5' | Foul | Jeremy Ebobisse (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Tate Johnson (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 90'+6' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2, Los Angeles Football Club 2. |
| 90'+6' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
Two shots, two goals.
Two shots, two goals.
Brian White was clinical as ever during Matchday 12âs highly anticipated Sunday Night Soccer presented by Continental Tire showdown with LAFC, salvaging a 2-2 draw for Vancouver Whitecaps FC at BC Place.
After the Supportersâ Shield leaders went into a two-goal hole inside 20 minutes, the USMNT striker pulled one back in the 26th minute before equalizing in the 70th minute when nodding home Ali Ahmedâs headed pass.
âI just tried to make myself dangerous in the box, stay alive on the second ball from Ali,â White, who has 13 goals in 17 appearances (all competitions) this season, told MLS Season Pass sideline reporter Andrew Wiebe post-game.
âI was quite happy to get my head on it and help the team at least get a point.â
With his brace, White is tied for the Golden Boot presented by Audi lead with eight goals â level with Chicho Arango (San Jose), Hugo Cuypers (Chicago) and Tai Baribo (Philadelphia).
The 29-year-oldâs done it while appearing in just nine league games, returning Sunday from a minor hamstring injury.
âBrian is a player where when you have him on the pitch, you have the feeling he can always score,â head coach Jesper SĂžrensen said post-game. âIt's a great feeling to have and he's been great for us all year long, also in the games where he hasn't scored.
âI just think, for me, when I talk to Brian, it's about not focusing too much to try to push towards his chances, but more let them occur naturally and don't force anything. I think he's found a very good balance of all the time helping the team and all the time being in positions in the box where we also want him to be when we're attacking.â
Vancouver end the weekend with a league-leading 27 points from 12 games, extending their lead atop the Western Conference table by also going seven games unbeaten (4W-0L-3D).
As theyâre stacking results in MLS, Vancouver are three weeks away from the Concacaf Champions Cup final at Cruz Azul. That match, held June 1 in Mexico City, carries huge implications for a club thatâs defied all preseason expectations.
âWhen you're in a Champions Cup final, you can feel it on the players,â SĂžrensen said. âYou can also feel that there's noise around a game like that.
âOf course, it's a game that's not that far out in the future but we have some games played in between. But it's also a game that maybe fills up the space a little more than it should. It will always be the case and is normal.â
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 8' | ShotAtGoal | Dejan Joveljic (Sporting Kansas City) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 13%. |
| 9' | Offside | Offside, Portland Timbers. Felipe Mora is caught offside. |
| 10' | Goal | Goal! 1:0. Santiago Moreno (Portland Timbers) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 3% to the middle left zone. Assisted by David Da Costa, second assist by Antony Alves Santos. |
| 12' | Foul | Tim Leibold (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Juan Mosquera (Portland Timbers). |
| 15' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Dåniel Sallói's (Sporting Kansas City) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 18% is saved by Maxime Crépeau. |
| 16' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Dåniel Sallói's (Sporting Kansas City) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 10% is saved by Maxime Crépeau. |
| 16' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Shapi Suleymanov's (Sporting Kansas City) with left footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 7% is blocked by Claudio Bravo. |
| 18' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Portland Timbers). Executed by Santiago Moreno. |
| 19' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Portland Timbers). Executed by Santiago Moreno. |
| 21' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Santiago Moreno's (Portland Timbers) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 43% is saved by John Pulskamp. |
| 22' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Portland Timbers). Executed by Santiago Moreno. |
| 22' | ShotAtGoal | David Ayala (Portland Timbers) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 7%. |
| 22' | Offside | Offside, Portland Timbers. Felipe Mora is caught offside. |
| 23' | Offside | Offside, Sporting Kansas City. DĂĄniel SallĂłi is caught offside. |
| 25' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. DĂĄniel SallĂłi's (Sporting Kansas City) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 17% goes over to the left. |
| 26' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. David Da Costa's (Portland Timbers) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 4% is blocked by Jansen Miller. |
| 29' | Foul | Nemanja Radoja (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Santiago Moreno (Portland Timbers). |
| 29' | Foul | David Da Costa (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Manu GarcĂa (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 30' | Foul | Santiago Moreno (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Tim Leibold (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 34' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Portland Timbers). Executed by David Da Costa. |
| 35' | Foul | David Ayala (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick, after being fouled by DĂĄniel SallĂłi (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 37' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Portland Timbers). Executed by David Da Costa. |
| 37' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Santiago Moreno's (Portland Timbers) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 2% misses to the right. |
| 41' | Foul | Joao Ortiz (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Tim Leibold (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 41' | Foul | DĂĄniel SallĂłi (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Joao Ortiz (Portland Timbers). |
| 42' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. DĂĄniel SallĂłi's (Sporting Kansas City) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% misses to the left. |
| 44' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Shapi Suleymanov's (Sporting Kansas City) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 12% is blocked by Claudio Bravo. |
| 45' | Offside | Offside, Sporting Kansas City. DĂĄniel SallĂłi is caught offside. |
| 45' | Foul | Manu GarcĂa (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Joao Ortiz (Portland Timbers). |
| 45'+1' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Antony Alves Santos's (Portland Timbers) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 14% misses to the right. |
| 45'+2' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, Portland Timbers 1, Sporting Kansas City 0. |
| 46' | Substitution | Substitution, Sporting Kansas City. Jake Davis replaces Jacob Bartlett. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: Portland Timbers 1, Sporting Kansas City 0. |
| 48' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Manu GarcĂa's (Sporting Kansas City) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 10% goes over. |
| 48' | Foul | David Ayala (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Nemanja Radoja (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 51' | Foul | Shapi Suleymanov (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Claudio Bravo (Portland Timbers). |
| 52' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Portland Timbers). Executed by David Da Costa. |
| 53' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Claudio Bravo's (Portland Timbers) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 3% misses to the left. |
| 53' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. DĂĄniel SallĂłi's (Sporting Kansas City) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 7% misses to the left. |
| 56' | Offside | Offside, Portland Timbers. David Da Costa is caught offside. |
| 57' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Portland Timbers). Executed by Santiago Moreno. |
| 61' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Dåniel Sallói's (Sporting Kansas City) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 5% is saved by Maxime Crépeau. |
| 62' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Santiago Moreno's (Portland Timbers) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 26% goes over. |
| 62' | Foul | Shapi Suleymanov (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kamal Miller (Portland Timbers). |
| 67' | Foul | Shapi Suleymanov (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Claudio Bravo (Portland Timbers). |
| 67' | Caution | Claudio Bravo (Portland Timbers) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 68' | Substitution | Substitution, Portland Timbers. Kevin Kelsy replaces Felipe Mora. |
| 68' | Substitution | Substitution, Portland Timbers. Cristhian Paredes replaces David Ayala. |
| 69' | Substitution | Substitution, Sporting Kansas City. Zorhan Bassong replaces Tim Leibold. |
| 69' | Substitution | Substitution, Sporting Kansas City. Khiry Shelton replaces Andrew Brody. |
| 69' | Substitution | Substitution, Sporting Kansas City. Erik Thommy replaces DĂĄniel SallĂłi. |
| 70' | Foul | Manu GarcĂa (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kevin Kelsy (Portland Timbers). |
| 71' | Foul | Antony Alves Santos (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Nemanja Radoja (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 72' | Foul | Claudio Bravo (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Shapi Suleymanov (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 73' | Caution | Shapi Suleymanov (Sporting Kansas City) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 74' | Foul | Juan Mosquera (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jake Davis (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 74' | Caution | Jake Davis (Sporting Kansas City) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 76' | Foul | Jansen Miller (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kevin Kelsy (Portland Timbers). |
| 77' | Foul | Khiry Shelton (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kevin Kelsy (Portland Timbers). |
| 77' | Foul | Antony Alves Santos (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Nemanja Radoja (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 78' | Substitution | Substitution, Portland Timbers. Omir FernĂĄndez replaces Santiago Moreno. |
| 78' | Substitution | Substitution, Portland Timbers. Jonathan RodrĂguez replaces David Da Costa. |
| 80' | Foul | Kevin Kelsy (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jansen Miller (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 81' | Foul | Juan Mosquera (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Zorhan Bassong (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 81' | Substitution | Substitution, Sporting Kansas City. Santiago Muñóz replaces Shapi Suleymanov. |
| 82' | Foul | Cristhian Paredes (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jake Davis (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 83' | Foul | Manu GarcĂa (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Cristhian Paredes (Portland Timbers). |
| 84' | Foul | Robert Voloder (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kevin Kelsy (Portland Timbers). |
| 84' | Substitution | Substitution, Portland Timbers. Eric Miller replaces Juan Mosquera. |
| 86' | Foul | Omir FernĂĄndez (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Manu GarcĂa (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 86' | Offside | Offside, Portland Timbers. Kevin Kelsy is caught offside. |
| 88' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Portland Timbers). Executed by Omir FernĂĄndez. |
| 88' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Finn Surman's (Portland Timbers) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 14% misses to the right. |
| 90' | Offside | Offside, Portland Timbers. Jonathan RodrĂguez is caught offside. |
| 90' | Offside | Offside, Portland Timbers. Omir FernĂĄndez is caught offside. |
| 90'+2' | Foul | Jansen Miller (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kevin Kelsy (Portland Timbers). |
| 90'+2' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Jake Davis's (Sporting Kansas City) with right footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% goes over. |
| 90'+4' | Foul | Foul by Kevin Kelsy (Portland Timbers). |
| 90'+5' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
| 90'+5' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, Portland Timbers 1, Sporting Kansas City 0. |
Itâs hard to imagine a better Motherâs Day gift than what Santiago Moreno provided in Portland.
Itâs hard to imagine a better Motherâs Day gift than what Santiago Moreno provided in Portland.
The Timbersâ red-hot Colombian winger continued his impressive form by scoring one of the finest goals of the MLS season so far.
Moreno expertly controlled a David Da Costa cross in the 10th minute of Saturday's game at Providence Park, before setting himself up for an acrobatic bicycle kick that ultimately handed Portland a 1-0 home win over Sporting Kansas City.
While the wonder strike will likely be amongst the finalists for AT&T Goal of the Year, the celebration that followed was equally worth the headlines. Immediately after scoring, Moreno ran into the stands to find his mom, capping the incredible moment with a heartwarming hug, with Mother's Day right around the corner.
The Timbers are exceeding expectations 12 matchdays into the season and have climbed into third place in the Western Conference with a 6W-3L-3D record (21 points).
Moreno has been a key piece in his side's surge up the standings, with three goals in his last four matches, including tallies against LAFC and the LA Galaxy in recent weeks.
"It was a very difficult game. We knew they'd be a tough opponent," Moreno said in a post-match interview with MLS Season Pass. "But we worked during the week and thank God we scored early, played with confidence and earned three very important points."
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 4' | Foul | Carles Gil (New England Revolution) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Rodrigo Schlegel (Orlando City). |
| 5' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Ignatius Ganago's (New England Revolution) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 7% is blocked by Robin Jansson. |
| 5' | Foul | CĂ©sar AraĂșjo (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Alhassan Yusuf (New England Revolution). |
| 8' | ShotAtGoal | Ignatius Ganago (New England Revolution) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 27%. |
| 8' | Foul | CĂ©sar AraĂșjo (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ignatius Ganago (New England Revolution). |
| 9' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Alex Freeman's (Orlando City) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 7% is saved by Aljaz Ivacic. |
| 11' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Luis Muriel's (Orlando City) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 4% is blocked by Mamadou Fofana. |
| 11' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. CĂ©sar AraĂșjo's (Orlando City) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 6% is saved by Aljaz Ivacic. |
| 12' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Orlando City). Executed by Luis Muriel. |
| 12' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. David Brekalo's (Orlando City) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 8% goes over to the right. |
| 15' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Leo Campana's (New England Revolution) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% is saved by Pedro Gallese. |
| 16' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. MartĂn Ojeda's (Orlando City) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 11% goes over. |
| 17' | Foul | Robin Jansson (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Leo Campana (New England Revolution). |
| 18' | Foul | Alex Freeman (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Alhassan Yusuf (New England Revolution). |
| 19' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. CĂ©sar AraĂșjo's (Orlando City) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 8% misses to the right. |
| 20' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Marco PaĆĄaliÄ's (Orlando City) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 13% goes over. |
| 22' | Foul | Ignatius Ganago (New England Revolution) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Rodrigo Schlegel (Orlando City). |
| 23' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Orlando City). Executed by MartĂn Ojeda. |
| 24' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Marco PaĆĄaliÄ's (Orlando City) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by Ilay Feingold. |
| 24' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Orlando City). Executed by Luis Muriel. |
| 24' | ShotAtGoal | CĂ©sar AraĂșjo (Orlando City) hits the left post from the centre of the box with an xG of 13%. |
| 24' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. CĂ©sar AraĂșjo's (Orlando City) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 4% is blocked by Ilay Feingold. |
| 24' | Goal | Goal! 1:0. MartĂn Ojeda (Orlando City) scored with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 10% to the top left corner. Assisted by CĂ©sar AraĂșjo. |
| 28' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (New England Revolution). Executed by Carles Gil. |
| 28' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Ignatius Ganago's (New England Revolution) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 9% misses to the left. |
| 31' | Foul | Pedro Gallese (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ignatius Ganago (New England Revolution). |
| 32' | Foul | Alex Freeman (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Alhassan Yusuf (New England Revolution). |
| 33' | Goal | Goal! 2:0. MartĂn Ojeda (Orlando City) scored with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 13% to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Joran Gerbet. |
| 38' | Goal | Goal! 2:1. Alhassan Yusuf (New England Revolution) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 61% to the lower right zone. Assisted by Ilay Feingold, second assist by Ignatius Ganago. |
| 43' | Foul | Foul by Brayan Ceballos (New England Revolution). |
| 44' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (New England Revolution). Executed by Carles Gil. |
| 44' | Goal | Goal! 2:2. Matt Polster (New England Revolution) scored with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 51% to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Carles Gil, second assist by Ilay Feingold. |
| 45'+1' | Offside | Offside, New England Revolution. Leo Campana is caught offside. |
| 45'+3' | Foul | Alex Freeman (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Matt Polster (New England Revolution). |
| 45'+4' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, Orlando City 2, New England Revolution 2. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: Orlando City 2, New England Revolution 2. |
| 47' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. MartĂn Ojeda's (Orlando City) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 23% is blocked by Brayan Ceballos. |
| 48' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. MartĂn Ojeda's (Orlando City) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 28% misses to the left. |
| 48' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. David Brekalo's (Orlando City) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 15% is saved by Aljaz Ivacic. |
| 49' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Orlando City). Executed by Luis Muriel. |
| 49' | Foul | Joran Gerbet (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Mamadou Fofana (New England Revolution). |
| 55' | Goal | Goal! 3:2. MartĂn Ojeda (Orlando City) scored from penalty with left footed shot with an xG of 77% to the lower right zone. |
| 58' | Foul | Ignatius Ganago (New England Revolution) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Rodrigo Schlegel (Orlando City). |
| 60' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Ignatius Ganago's (New England Revolution) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 6% is blocked by Robin Jansson. |
| 60' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Leo Campana's (New England Revolution) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 9% is blocked by Rodrigo Schlegel. |
| 61' | Foul | Carles Gil (New England Revolution) wins a free kick, after being fouled by IvĂĄn Angulo (Orlando City). |
| 62' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Leo Campana's (New England Revolution) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 2% is saved by Pedro Gallese. |
| 64' | Foul | Alhassan Yusuf (New England Revolution) wins a free kick, after being fouled by IvĂĄn Angulo (Orlando City). |
| 64' | Foul | Joran Gerbet (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Alhassan Yusuf (New England Revolution). |
| 66' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (New England Revolution). Executed by Carles Gil. |
| 69' | Substitution | Substitution, Orlando City. Dagur Thorhallsson replaces Joran Gerbet. |
| 70' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Leo Campana's (New England Revolution) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 10% goes over. |
| 70' | Substitution | Substitution, New England Revolution. Wyatt Omsberg replaces Mamadou Fofana. |
| 70' | Substitution | Substitution, New England Revolution. Luis Diaz Espinoza replaces Tanner Beason. |
| 71' | Foul | Luis Muriel (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Brayan Ceballos (New England Revolution). |
| 72' | FreeKick | Free kick blocked. Luis Muriel's (Orlando City) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 5%. |
| 73' | Foul | Rodrigo Schlegel (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Leo Campana (New England Revolution). |
| 73' | Substitution | Substitution, Orlando City. Duncan McGuire replaces Luis Muriel. |
| 74' | Substitution | Substitution, Orlando City. Ramiro Enrique replaces IvĂĄn Angulo. |
| 76' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Orlando City). Executed by MartĂn Ojeda. |
| 76' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Ramiro Enrique's (Orlando City) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 10% is saved by Aljaz Ivacic. |
| 76' | Foul | Luis Diaz Espinoza (New England Revolution) wins a free kick, after being fouled by David Brekalo (Orlando City). |
| 76' | Caution | David Brekalo (Orlando City) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 77' | Foul | Carles Gil (New England Revolution) wins a free kick, after being fouled by CĂ©sar AraĂșjo (Orlando City). |
| 77' | Caution | CĂ©sar AraĂșjo (Orlando City) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 78' | Foul | Luis Diaz Espinoza (New England Revolution) wins a free kick, after being fouled by CĂ©sar AraĂșjo (Orlando City). |
| 79' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Leo Campana's (New England Revolution) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 9% is blocked by David Brekalo. |
| 79' | Foul | David Brekalo (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Leo Campana (New England Revolution). |
| 80' | Caution | Pedro Gallese (Orlando City) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 81' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Leo Campana's (New England Revolution) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 7% is blocked by David Brekalo. |
| 82' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Leo Campana's (New England Revolution) with left footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 5% is blocked by Ramiro Enrique. |
| 82' | Foul | Ignatius Ganago (New England Revolution) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Robin Jansson (Orlando City). |
| 85' | Goal | Goal! 3:3. Carles Gil (New England Revolution) scored from penalty with left footed shot with an xG of 77% to the central zone. |
| 87' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Duncan McGuire's (Orlando City) with right footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 4% goes over to the right. |
| 87' | Substitution | Substitution, New England Revolution. Will Sands replaces Peyton Miller. |
| 87' | Substitution | Substitution, Orlando City. Rafael Santos replaces Rodrigo Schlegel. |
| 88' | Substitution | Substitution, New England Revolution. Brandon Bye replaces Ilay Feingold. |
| 89' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Ramiro Enrique's (Orlando City) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 14% goes over. |
| 89' | Foul | CĂ©sar AraĂșjo (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ignatius Ganago (New England Revolution). |
| 90' | ShotAtGoal | Ramiro Enrique (Orlando City) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 12%. |
| 90' | Offside | Offside, Orlando City. Duncan McGuire is caught offside. |
| 90' | GoalDisallowed | Duncan McGuire (Orlando City) disallowed a goal due to offside. |
| 90'+1' | Substitution | Substitution, New England Revolution. Keegan Hughes replaces Ignatius Ganago. |
| 90'+1' | Caution | Aljaz Ivacic (New England Revolution) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 90'+2' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Luis Diaz Espinoza's (New England Revolution) with right footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% is saved by Pedro Gallese. |
| 90'+6' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Marco PaĆĄaliÄ's (Orlando City) with left footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% is saved by Aljaz Ivacic. |
| 90'+6' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. MartĂn Ojeda's (Orlando City) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 10% is blocked by Brandon Bye. |
| 90'+7' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Orlando City). Executed by Rafael Santos. |
| 90'+9' | Foul | Dagur Thorhallsson (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Keegan Hughes (New England Revolution). |
| 90'+11' | Foul | Luis Diaz Espinoza (New England Revolution) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Dagur Thorhallsson (Orlando City). |
| 90'+11' | Caution | Dagur Thorhallsson (Orlando City) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 90'+12' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Brandon Bye's (New England Revolution) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 10% misses to the right. |
| 90'+12' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, Orlando City 3, New England Revolution 3. |
| 90'+12' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
MartĂn Ojeda was feeling it on Matchday 12.
MartĂn Ojeda was feeling it on Matchday 12.
Orlando City SCâs No. 10 erupted for a highlight-reel hat trick in Saturdayâs 3-3 home draw with the New England Revolution.
Ojeda struck three times, including an absolute rocket that opened the score in the 24th minute to give the Lions early momentum.
However, the Revs rallied twice with goals from Alhassan Yusuf, Matt Polster, and Carles Gil to snatch the away point at Inter&Co Stadium.
In the process, they also snapped Orlando goalkeeper Pedro Galleseâs 563-minute scoreless streak â the sixth longest in MLS history.
Ojeda also entered the record books with his performance, joining Canadian international Cyle Larin as one of only two players in Orlando history to score a regular-season hat trick.
"Obviously, very happy to be able to score three goals tonight. The first hat trick that I have been able to score in my career," Ojeda told reporters after the match. "... But on the other hand, Iâm sad that we werenât able to take all three points tonight."
"Iâll always say that we have to just continue to work, we have to keep working hard during the week."
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 3' | Foul | Cristian Roldan (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Amine Bassi (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 5' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Jack McGlynn's (Houston Dynamo FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 6% is saved by Stefan Frei. |
| 6' | Foul | Amine Bassi (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Paul Rothrock (Seattle Sounders FC). |
| 7' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Ezequiel Ponce's (Houston Dynamo FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 6% is blocked by Nouhou Tolo. |
| 7' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Houston Dynamo FC). Executed by Jack McGlynn. |
| 10' | Foul | Cristian Roldan (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Brooklyn Raines (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 10' | Caution | Brooklyn Raines (Houston Dynamo FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 12' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Alex Roldan's (Seattle Sounders FC) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 10% misses to the right. |
| 13' | Foul | Ryan Kent (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ethan Bartlow (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 14' | Offside | Offside, Seattle Sounders FC. Yéimar Gómez Andrade is caught offside. |
| 17' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Seattle Sounders FC). Executed by Albert RusnĂĄk. |
| 17' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Ryan Kent's (Seattle Sounders FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 7% goes over to the right. |
| 19' | Foul | Cristian Roldan (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ethan Bartlow (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 19' | Foul | Obed Vargas (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by JosĂ© Artur de Lima JĂșnior (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 21' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Griffin Dorsey's (Houston Dynamo FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 6% misses to the right. |
| 22' | Goal | Goal! 0:1. Danny Musovski (Seattle Sounders FC) scored with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 61% to the middle left zone. |
| 23' | Foul | OndĆej Lingr (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Cristian Roldan (Seattle Sounders FC). |
| 24' | FreeKick | Free kick missed. Ezequiel Ponce's (Houston Dynamo FC) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% misses to the left. |
| 28' | Foul | Foul by Danny Musovski (Seattle Sounders FC). |
| 29' | Foul | Ethan Bartlow (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Danny Musovski (Seattle Sounders FC). |
| 29' | Foul | Cristian Roldan (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ezequiel Ponce (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 31' | Foul | OndĆej Lingr (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ryan Kent (Seattle Sounders FC). |
| 32' | Goal | Goal! 1:1. Femi Awodesu (Houston Dynamo FC) scored with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 44% to the top left corner. Assisted by Jack McGlynn. |
| 34' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. OndĆej Lingr's (Houston Dynamo FC) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by Cristian Roldan. |
| 34' | Caution | Yéimar Gómez Andrade (Seattle Sounders FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 34' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Houston Dynamo FC). Executed by Jack McGlynn. |
| 35' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Houston Dynamo FC). Executed by Jack McGlynn. |
| 35' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Amine Bassi's (Houston Dynamo FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 5% is blocked by Danny Musovski. |
| 35' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Houston Dynamo FC). Executed by Jack McGlynn. |
| 36' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Griffin Dorsey's (Houston Dynamo FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 10% is blocked by Kee-hee Kim. |
| 37' | Foul | Albert RusnĂĄk (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by JosĂ© Artur de Lima JĂșnior (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 37' | Caution | JosĂ© Artur de Lima JĂșnior (Houston Dynamo FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 38' | Foul | Foul by Femi Awodesu (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 38' | Caution | Femi Awodesu (Houston Dynamo FC) is shown the red card for . |
| 45' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Albert RusnĂĄk's (Seattle Sounders FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 13% is blocked by Jack McGlynn. |
| 45'+1' | Caution | Danny Musovski (Seattle Sounders FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 45'+2' | Foul | Cristian Roldan (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ezequiel Ponce (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 45'+6' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Griffin Dorsey's (Houston Dynamo FC) with left footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% misses to the left. |
| 45'+8' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Seattle Sounders FC). Executed by Albert RusnĂĄk. |
| 45'+10' | Foul | JosĂ© Artur de Lima JĂșnior (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kee-hee Kim (Seattle Sounders FC). |
| 45'+10' | Caution | Kee-hee Kim (Seattle Sounders FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 45'+11' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, Houston Dynamo FC 1, Seattle Sounders FC 1. |
| 46' | Substitution | Substitution, Seattle Sounders FC. Pedro de la Vega replaces Paul Rothrock. |
| 46' | Substitution | Substitution, Houston Dynamo FC. Pablo Ortiz replaces Amine Bassi. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: Houston Dynamo FC 1, Seattle Sounders FC 1. |
| 46' | Goal | Goal! 1:2. Albert RusnĂĄk (Seattle Sounders FC) scored with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 80% to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Pedro de la Vega, second assist by Alex Roldan. |
| 49' | ShotAtGoal | Alex Roldan (Seattle Sounders FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4%. |
| 50' | Foul | Kee-hee Kim (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ezequiel Ponce (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 50' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Pedro de la Vega's (Seattle Sounders FC) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 2% goes over to the left. |
| 52' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Jack McGlynn's (Houston Dynamo FC) with left footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% misses to the left. |
| 55' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Pedro de la Vega's (Seattle Sounders FC) with left footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Ethan Bartlow. |
| 55' | Substitution | Substitution, Seattle Sounders FC. Jonathan Bell replaces Yéimar Gómez Andrade. |
| 56' | Foul | Brooklyn Raines (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Danny Musovski (Seattle Sounders FC). |
| 56' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Ezequiel Ponce's (Houston Dynamo FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% goes over. |
| 57' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Cristian Roldan's (Seattle Sounders FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 9% is blocked by Daniel Steres. |
| 58' | Goal | Goal! 1:3. Albert RusnĂĄk (Seattle Sounders FC) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 94% to the lower left zone. Assisted by Ryan Kent. |
| 59' | Foul | Jack McGlynn (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ryan Kent (Seattle Sounders FC). |
| 60' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Griffin Dorsey's (Houston Dynamo FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 9% is saved by Stefan Frei. |
| 60' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Houston Dynamo FC). Executed by Jack McGlynn. |
| 61' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Houston Dynamo FC). Executed by Jack McGlynn. |
| 64' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Cristian Roldan's (Seattle Sounders FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 5% is blocked by Ethan Bartlow. |
| 64' | Substitution | Substitution, Houston Dynamo FC. Felipe Andrade replaces Ethan Bartlow. |
| 65' | Substitution | Substitution, Houston Dynamo FC. JĂșnior Urso replaces JosĂ© Artur de Lima JĂșnior. |
| 65' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Seattle Sounders FC). Executed by Pedro de la Vega. |
| 66' | Foul | Ezequiel Ponce (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Nouhou Tolo (Seattle Sounders FC). |
| 66' | Substitution | Substitution, Seattle Sounders FC. JesĂșs Ferreira replaces Albert RusnĂĄk. |
| 66' | Substitution | Substitution, Seattle Sounders FC. Georgi Minoungou replaces Ryan Kent. |
| 67' | Foul | OndĆej Lingr (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Danny Musovski (Seattle Sounders FC). |
| 68' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Jack McGlynn's (Houston Dynamo FC) with left footed shot from the right wing with an xG of 2% is blocked by Jonathan Bell. |
| 68' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. JĂșnior Urso's (Houston Dynamo FC) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 6% goes over. |
| 70' | Substitution | Substitution, Houston Dynamo FC. Sebastian Kowalczyk replaces Ezequiel Ponce. |
| 75' | Offside | Offside, Seattle Sounders FC. Nouhou Tolo is caught offside. |
| 79' | Substitution | Substitution, Seattle Sounders FC. Osaze De Rosario replaces Danny Musovski. |
| 80' | Substitution | Substitution, Houston Dynamo FC. Toyosi Olusanya replaces OndĆej Lingr. |
| 81' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Houston Dynamo FC). Executed by Jack McGlynn. |
| 81' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Felipe Andrade's (Houston Dynamo FC) with header from the left side of the box with an xG of 15% is blocked by Nouhou Tolo. |
| 83' | Foul | Griffin Dorsey (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Georgi Minoungou (Seattle Sounders FC). |
| 84' | Foul | Toyosi Olusanya (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Osaze De Rosario (Seattle Sounders FC). |
| 84' | Caution | Osaze De Rosario (Seattle Sounders FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 85' | FreeKick | Free kick saved. Jack McGlynn's (Houston Dynamo FC) with left footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% is saved by Stefan Frei. |
| 87' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Georgi Minoungou's (Seattle Sounders FC) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 4% is saved by Jonathan Bond. |
| 88' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Seattle Sounders FC). Executed by JesĂșs Ferreira. |
| 88' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Obed Vargas's (Seattle Sounders FC) with right footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 4% is blocked by Pablo Ortiz. |
| 88' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Seattle Sounders FC). Executed by JesĂșs Ferreira. |
| 89' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Obed Vargas's (Seattle Sounders FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 6% goes over. |
| 90' | Foul | Alex Roldan (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Felipe Andrade (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 90'+3' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Houston Dynamo FC). Executed by Jack McGlynn. |
| 90'+4' | Foul | Obed Vargas (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by JĂșnior Urso (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 90'+4' | Offside | Offside, Seattle Sounders FC. Georgi Minoungou is caught offside. |
| 90'+5' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, Houston Dynamo FC 1, Seattle Sounders FC 3. |
| 90'+5' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
The 2025 Danny Musovski tour continued Saturday night, with Seattle Sounders FC's red-hot striker scoring for a fifth consecutive game and entering the club's record books.
The 2025 Danny Musovski tour continued Saturday night, with Seattle Sounders FC's red-hot striker scoring for a fifth consecutive game and entering the club's record books.
Musovski put the Sounders ahead early at Houston Dynamo FC, getting on the end of an inch-perfect cross from Paul Rothrock to nod the ball into the net in the 22nd minute.
Albert RusnĂĄk extended a scoring streak of his own at Shell Energy Stadium, netting for the second straight game with a brace that secured a 3-1 win â Seattle's second in a row.
With his goal, Musovski become the fourth player in club history to notch a goal in at least five straight matches, joining Sounders legends Obafemi Martins, Fredy Montero and Raul RuĂdiaz.
"Danny Musovski scoring five goals in five consecutive games, I have to tip my hat," said head coach Brian Schmetzer postgame. "That kid has done a great job for this club and itâs selfless running, itâs working, itâs a great example ⊠of what happens when you work hard and youâre prepared and when you get your opportunity, youâre prepared for your opportunity.
"So, kudos to Danny Musovski starting us off on a good note tonight."
Seattle are undefeated (4W-0L-1D) in the five games Musovski has scored in, moving into prime Audi MLS Cup Playoffs positioning in the Western Conference.
They've done it while battling injuries to their attack all season.
Winter signing Paul Arriola is out for the year with a torn ACL, and first-choice striker Jordan Morris has battled several recurring injuries, limiting him to just five appearances (two starts) in 2025.
Musovski has stepped up in their absence with the best form of his career â all while etching his name into Sounders history.
"Of course, Iâm really happy and also really happy that weâre getting the wins as well," Musovski told reporters following the victory. "So everythingâs good and just keep the momentum going."
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 1' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Christian RamĂrez's (LA Galaxy) with left footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Sean Nealis. |
| 2' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (LA Galaxy). Executed by Marco Reus. |
| 3' | Foul | Mohammed Sofo (New York Red Bulls) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Diego FagĂșndez (LA Galaxy). |
| 5' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Omar Valencia's (New York Red Bulls) with left footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by Emiro Garces. |
| 7' | Goal | Goal! 1:0. Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting (New York Red Bulls) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 28% to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Emil Forsberg. |
| 8' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Miguel Berry's (LA Galaxy) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 13% is saved by Carlos Coronel. |
| 10' | Foul | Mohammed Sofo (New York Red Bulls) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Emiro Garces (LA Galaxy). |
| 10' | Caution | Emiro Garces (LA Galaxy) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 11' | Foul | Wikelman Carmona (New York Red Bulls) wins a free kick, after being fouled by JuliĂĄn Aude (LA Galaxy). |
| 11' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Omar Valencia's (New York Red Bulls) with left footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% goes over to the left. |
| 13' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Daniel Edelman's (New York Red Bulls) with right footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 1% goes over to the right. |
| 16' | Goal | Goal! 2:0. Emil Forsberg (New York Red Bulls) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 23% to the middle left zone. Assisted by Omar Valencia. |
| 18' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Mohammed Sofo's (New York Red Bulls) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 28% misses to the right. |
| 19' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Mohammed Sofo's (New York Red Bulls) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 16% is saved by John McCarthy. |
| 20' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Sean Nealis's (New York Red Bulls) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 10% goes over to the right. |
| 23' | Foul | Miki Yamane (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Mohammed Sofo (New York Red Bulls). |
| 24' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Emiro Garces's (LA Galaxy) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 10% is saved by Carlos Coronel. |
| 24' | ShotAtGoal | Miguel Berry (LA Galaxy) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 13%. |
| 24' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Marco Reus's (LA Galaxy) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 25% is blocked by Sean Nealis. |
| 24' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (LA Galaxy). Executed by Marco Reus. |
| 24' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Edwin Cerrillo's (LA Galaxy) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% is saved by Carlos Coronel. |
| 25' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (LA Galaxy). Executed by Marco Reus. |
| 27' | Offside | Offside, LA Galaxy. Christian RamĂrez is caught offside. |
| 28' | Foul | Kyle Duncan (New York Red Bulls) wins a free kick, after being fouled by JuliĂĄn Aude (LA Galaxy). |
| 30' | Foul | Omar Valencia (New York Red Bulls) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Miguel Berry (LA Galaxy). |
| 31' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Mohammed Sofo's (New York Red Bulls) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 27% is saved by John McCarthy. |
| 31' | Goal | Goal! 3:0. Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting (New York Red Bulls) scored with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 51% to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Emil Forsberg. |
| 33' | Foul | Felipe Carballo (New York Red Bulls) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Edwin Cerrillo (LA Galaxy). |
| 34' | Foul | Wikelman Carmona (New York Red Bulls) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Maya Yoshida (LA Galaxy). |
| 35' | Foul | JuliĂĄn Aude (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kyle Duncan (New York Red Bulls). |
| 37' | Foul | Wikelman Carmona (New York Red Bulls) wins a free kick, after being fouled by John Nelson (LA Galaxy). |
| 41' | Foul | Daniel Edelman (New York Red Bulls) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Diego FagĂșndez (LA Galaxy). |
| 45'+2' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Christian RamĂrez's (LA Galaxy) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 20% misses to the right. |
| 45'+3' | Foul | JuliĂĄn Aude (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Wikelman Carmona (New York Red Bulls). |
| 45'+3' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, New York Red Bulls 3, LA Galaxy 0. |
| 46' | Substitution | Substitution, LA Galaxy. Mauricio Cuevas replaces Miguel Berry. |
| 46' | Substitution | Substitution, LA Galaxy. Lucas Sanabria replaces John Nelson. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: New York Red Bulls 3, LA Galaxy 0. |
| 48' | Foul | Christian RamĂrez (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Noah Eile (New York Red Bulls). |
| 49' | Foul | Wikelman Carmona (New York Red Bulls) wins a free kick, after being fouled by JuliĂĄn Aude (LA Galaxy). |
| 49' | Caution | JuliĂĄn Aude (LA Galaxy) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 50' | Goal | Goal! 4:0. Emil Forsberg (New York Red Bulls) scored from free kick with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% to the top right corner. |
| 52' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Miki Yamane's (LA Galaxy) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% misses to the right. |
| 53' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Marco Reus's (LA Galaxy) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 5% is saved by Carlos Coronel. |
| 54' | Foul | Foul by Felipe Carballo (New York Red Bulls). |
| 55' | Offside | Offside, LA Galaxy. Christian RamĂrez is caught offside. |
| 56' | Foul | Daniel Edelman (New York Red Bulls) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Christian RamĂrez (LA Galaxy). |
| 57' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Christian RamĂrez's (LA Galaxy) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 15% is blocked by Sean Nealis. |
| 58' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Wikelman Carmona's (New York Red Bulls) with left footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 5% misses to the left. |
| 60' | Foul | Wikelman Carmona (New York Red Bulls) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Edwin Cerrillo (LA Galaxy). |
| 61' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Miki Yamane's (LA Galaxy) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 15% is blocked by Daniel Edelman. |
| 62' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (LA Galaxy). Executed by Marco Reus. |
| 62' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Edwin Cerrillo's (LA Galaxy) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Sean Nealis. |
| 63' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (LA Galaxy). Executed by Diego FagĂșndez. |
| 63' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Marco Reus's (LA Galaxy) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 9% goes over to the right. |
| 64' | Substitution | Substitution, LA Galaxy. Matheus Nascimento replaces Christian RamĂrez. |
| 64' | Substitution | Substitution, LA Galaxy. Elijah Wynder replaces Marco Reus. |
| 65' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Emil Forsberg's (New York Red Bulls) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 22% misses to the left. |
| 66' | Foul | Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting (New York Red Bulls) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Edwin Cerrillo (LA Galaxy). |
| 67' | Substitution | Substitution, New York Red Bulls. Cameron Harper replaces Wikelman Carmona. |
| 67' | Substitution | Substitution, New York Red Bulls. Peter Stroud replaces Daniel Edelman. |
| 67' | Substitution | Substitution, New York Red Bulls. Dennis Gjengaar replaces Mohammed Sofo. |
| 68' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Dennis Gjengaar's (New York Red Bulls) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 21% is saved by John McCarthy. |
| 68' | Goal | Goal! 5:0. Cameron Harper (New York Red Bulls) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 98% to the bottom left corner. |
| 70' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (LA Galaxy). Executed by Mauricio Cuevas. |
| 70' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Matheus Nascimento's (LA Galaxy) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 9% is saved by Carlos Coronel. |
| 71' | Foul | Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting (New York Red Bulls) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Edwin Cerrillo (LA Galaxy). |
| 72' | Foul | Emil Forsberg (New York Red Bulls) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Lucas Sanabria (LA Galaxy). |
| 74' | Caution | Mauricio Cuevas (LA Galaxy) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 74' | Caution | Sean Nealis (New York Red Bulls) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 74' | Caution | Edwin Cerrillo (LA Galaxy) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 74' | Caution | Noah Eile (New York Red Bulls) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 76' | Substitution | Substitution, New York Red Bulls. Wiktor Bogacz replaces Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting. |
| 76' | Substitution | Substitution, New York Red Bulls. Julian Hall replaces Emil Forsberg. |
| 77' | Foul | Elijah Wynder (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Peter Stroud (New York Red Bulls). |
| 78' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Cameron Harper's (New York Red Bulls) with right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked by JuliĂĄn Aude. |
| 78' | Foul | Kyle Duncan (New York Red Bulls) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Elijah Wynder (LA Galaxy). |
| 78' | Caution | Elijah Wynder (LA Galaxy) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 80' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (New York Red Bulls). Executed by Omar Valencia. |
| 80' | Foul | JuliĂĄn Aude (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kyle Duncan (New York Red Bulls). |
| 81' | Substitution | Substitution, LA Galaxy. Tucker Lepley replaces Diego FagĂșndez. |
| 83' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Cameron Harper's (New York Red Bulls) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% is saved by John McCarthy. |
| 85' | ShotAtGoal | Matheus Nascimento (LA Galaxy) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 51%. |
| 86' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Miki Yamane's (LA Galaxy) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 5% is blocked by Noah Eile. |
| 87' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Wiktor Bogacz's (New York Red Bulls) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 32% is blocked by Maya Yoshida. |
| 87' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Matheus Nascimento's (LA Galaxy) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% is saved by Carlos Coronel. |
| 88' | Goal | Goal! 6:0. Dennis Gjengaar (New York Red Bulls) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 19% to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Wiktor Bogacz. |
| 90'+2' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Julian Hall's (New York Red Bulls) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 8% is blocked by Emiro Garces. |
| 90'+2' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (New York Red Bulls). Executed by Felipe Carballo. |
| 90'+2' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Julian Hall's (New York Red Bulls) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 10% is blocked by Maya Yoshida. |
| 90'+3' | Foul | Julian Hall (New York Red Bulls) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Edwin Cerrillo (LA Galaxy). |
| 90'+3' | Goal | Own goal! 7:0. Miki Yamane (LA Galaxy) scored an own goal from the left half-space outside the box. |
| 90'+4' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, New York Red Bulls 7, LA Galaxy 0. |
| 90'+4' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
The New York Red Bulls got a sweet slice of revenge.
The New York Red Bulls got a sweet slice of revenge.
In a rematch of last yearâs MLS Cup final, the Red Bulls dominated the LA Galaxy, cruising to an impressive 7-0 victory at Sports Illustrated Stadium on Matchday 12.
âItâs a good feeling, of course, to have this performance,â manager Sandro Schwarz said after the blowout victory. âIt's not only the result â it's the quality, the intensity with which we played.â
Six months after their 2-1 loss at MLS Cup 2024, RBNY had an opportunity to get the better of the Galaxy, this time at home. Six Red Bull starters from Saturday night also started last year's final, and they made the most of their chance.
âTo play with a real direction and very aggressively, it was great to see today,â Schwarz said. âAnd we scored in the right moments, especially in the first part of the game.â
The Red Bullsâ stars led the way in the rout. Designated Players Emil Forsberg and Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting had a brace each, combining for three first-half goals before Forsberg converted a beautiful free kick at the start of the second half.
Even at 4-0, RBNY's relentless attack kept the pressure on, with substitute Cameron Harper taking advantage of a misplaced pass to increase the lead to five. Thatâs when the wheels came off for the Galaxy: Dennis Gjengaar joined in on the scoring in the 88th minute, before a Miki Yamane own goal in stoppage time made it seven.
But the Red Bullsâ outburst showed the levels their attack can reach, led by the burgeoning partnership between Choupo-Moting and Forsberg.
âYou see that the quality of Forsberg and Choupo-Moting was great,â Schwarz said. âHow they work, and then especially the quality in the final third.
âTheyâre great guys off the pitch. Theyâre helping the young guys, especially. And of course, we see the quality on the pitch with the clear direction, the deep runs. Emilâs first goal was top, with a great assist by Omar Valencia. Choupo made some great runs. This is what we need.â
An up-and-down start to the season has left the Red Bulls in the middle of the competitive Eastern Conference standings. They hope this outburst will fuel them in the weeks to come.
âWe are looking at the big picture, but we are satisfied and happy with the result and the quality we have seen today,â Schwarz said. âGreat, great atmosphere today.â
Next up, they travel to Nashville SC for a midweek match (8:30 pm ET | MLS Season Pass, Apple TV+), before Saturday's Rivalry Week showdown with New York City FC.
âItâs great, but now we have to continue in four days,â Schwarz said.
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 1' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Brandon VĂĄzquez's (Austin FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by Miles Robinson. |
| 3' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Brandon VĂĄzquez's (Austin FC) with right footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 14% is blocked by Matt Miazga. |
| 4' | Foul | Lukas Engel (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Owen Wolff (Austin FC). |
| 6' | Foul | Evander Da Silva Ferreira (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Myrto Uzuni (Austin FC). |
| 10' | Offside | Offside, FC Cincinnati. Kévin Denkey is caught offside. |
| 11' | Foul | Myrto Uzuni (Austin FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Nick Hagglund (FC Cincinnati). |
| 12' | Goal | Goal! 1:0. Evander Da Silva Ferreira (FC Cincinnati) scored with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 8% to the middle right zone. |
| 15' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Kévin Denkey's (FC Cincinnati) with right footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 20% is saved by Brad Stuver. |
| 17' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Brandon VĂĄzquez's (Austin FC) with left footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 46% misses to the right. |
| 18' | ShotAtGoal | Lukas Engel (FC Cincinnati) with header from the center of the box with an xG of 3%. |
| 19' | ShotAtGoal | Evander Da Silva Ferreira (FC Cincinnati) hits the left post from the central position outside the box with an xG of 6%. |
| 19' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Sergio Santos's (FC Cincinnati) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 8% is blocked by Guilherme Biro. |
| 20' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (FC Cincinnati). Executed by Luca Orellano. |
| 20' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (FC Cincinnati). Executed by Luca Orellano. |
| 20' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Sergio Santos's (FC Cincinnati) with left footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 20% misses to the right. |
| 21' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Kévin Denkey's (FC Cincinnati) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 5% is saved by Brad Stuver. |
| 22' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Brandon VĂĄzquez's (Austin FC) with header from the center of the box with an xG of 15% is blocked by Miles Robinson. |
| 26' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Kévin Denkey's (FC Cincinnati) with left footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 13% goes over. |
| 29' | Foul | Besard Sabovic (Austin FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kévin Denkey (FC Cincinnati). |
| 30' | Foul | Matt Miazga (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Brandon VĂĄzquez (Austin FC). |
| 34' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (FC Cincinnati). Executed by Luca Orellano. |
| 35' | Foul | Oleksandr Svatok (Austin FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kévin Denkey (FC Cincinnati). |
| 35' | Caution | Kévin Denkey (FC Cincinnati) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 39' | Foul | Yuya Kubo (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Myrto Uzuni (Austin FC). |
| 45' | Substitution | Substitution, FC Cincinnati. Teenage Hadebe replaces Matt Miazga. |
| 45'+2' | Foul | Jon Gallagher (Austin FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Lukas Engel (FC Cincinnati). |
| 45'+5' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Austin FC). Executed by Ćœan KolmaniÄ. |
| 45'+5' | Foul | Besard Sabovic (Austin FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Yuya Kubo (FC Cincinnati). |
| 45'+6' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, FC Cincinnati 1, Austin FC 0. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: FC Cincinnati 1, Austin FC 0. |
| 46' | Foul | Foul by Teenage Hadebe (FC Cincinnati). |
| 48' | Goal | Goal! 1:1. Brandon VĂĄzquez (Austin FC) scored from penalty with right footed shot with an xG of 77% to the lower left zone. |
| 50' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Owen Wolff's (Austin FC) with left footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 7% is blocked by Teenage Hadebe. |
| 54' | Foul | Evander Da Silva Ferreira (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Besard Sabovic (Austin FC). |
| 57' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Kévin Denkey's (FC Cincinnati) with header from the center of the box with an xG of 33% is saved by Brad Stuver. |
| 58' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Brandon VĂĄzquez's (Austin FC) with left footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 9% misses to the left. |
| 60' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (FC Cincinnati). Executed by Evander Da Silva Ferreira. |
| 60' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Teenage Hadebe's (FC Cincinnati) with header from the center of the box with an xG of 44% is blocked by Brendan Hines-Ike. |
| 60' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (FC Cincinnati). Executed by Evander Da Silva Ferreira. |
| 61' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (FC Cincinnati). Executed by Evander Da Silva Ferreira. |
| 63' | Foul | Sergio Santos (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Guilherme Biro (Austin FC). |
| 64' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Yuya Kubo's (FC Cincinnati) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 7% is blocked by Ilie SĂĄnchez. |
| 64' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Evander Da Silva Ferreira's (FC Cincinnati) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 6% is saved by Brad Stuver. |
| 64' | Foul | Miles Robinson (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Brandon VĂĄzquez (Austin FC). |
| 65' | Foul | Luca Orellano (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Guilherme Biro (Austin FC). |
| 66' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Ilie SĂĄnchez's (Austin FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is saved by Roman Celentano. |
| 67' | Substitution | Substitution, FC Cincinnati. Brian Anunga replaces Yuya Kubo. |
| 68' | Substitution | Substitution, FC Cincinnati. Gerardo Valenzuela replaces Sergio Santos. |
| 68' | Foul | Kévin Denkey (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Oleksandr Svatok (Austin FC). |
| 69' | Foul | Pavel Bucha (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Besard Sabovic (Austin FC). |
| 69' | Caution | Besard Sabovic (Austin FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 71' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (FC Cincinnati). Executed by Evander Da Silva Ferreira. |
| 72' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (FC Cincinnati). Executed by Evander Da Silva Ferreira. |
| 72' | ShotAtGoal | Brian Anunga (FC Cincinnati) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2%. |
| 72' | Foul | Teenage Hadebe (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Brandon VĂĄzquez (Austin FC). |
| 73' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (FC Cincinnati). Executed by Evander Da Silva Ferreira. |
| 73' | Foul | Besard Sabovic (Austin FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Nick Hagglund (FC Cincinnati). |
| 73' | Substitution | Substitution, Austin FC. CJ Fodrey replaces Brandon VĂĄzquez. |
| 74' | Substitution | Substitution, Austin FC. NicolĂĄs Dubersarsky replaces Ilie SĂĄnchez. |
| 74' | Offside | Offside, Austin FC. CJ Fodrey is caught offside. |
| 76' | Goal | Goal! 2:1. Gerardo Valenzuela (FC Cincinnati) scored with right footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 41% to the central top zone. Assisted by Evander Da Silva Ferreira, second assist by Lukas Engel. |
| 79' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Owen Wolff's (Austin FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% is blocked by Brian Anunga. |
| 81' | Foul | Owen Wolff (Austin FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Evander Da Silva Ferreira (FC Cincinnati). |
| 81' | Substitution | Substitution, Austin FC. Osman Bukari replaces Myrto Uzuni. |
| 81' | Substitution | Substitution, Austin FC. JĂĄder Obrian replaces Besard Sabovic. |
| 83' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (FC Cincinnati). Executed by Evander Da Silva Ferreira. |
| 83' | Offside | Offside, FC Cincinnati. Evander Da Silva Ferreira is caught offside. |
| 83' | Substitution | Substitution, FC Cincinnati. DeAndre Yedlin replaces Luca Orellano. |
| 84' | Foul | Miles Robinson (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by CJ Fodrey (Austin FC). |
| 86' | Foul | JĂĄder Obrian (Austin FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Brian Anunga (FC Cincinnati). |
| 87' | Foul | Nick Hagglund (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Osman Bukari (Austin FC). |
| 87' | Substitution | Substitution, Austin FC. Diego Rubio replaces Ćœan KolmaniÄ. |
| 90' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. CJ Fodrey's (Austin FC) with header from the center of the box with an xG of 6% is blocked by Lukas Engel. |
| 90'+1' | Foul | Lukas Engel (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Oleksandr Svatok (Austin FC). |
| 90'+3' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Kévin Denkey's (FC Cincinnati) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 9% is blocked by Jon Gallagher. |
| 90'+3' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Gerardo Valenzuela's (FC Cincinnati) with right footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 45% is saved by Brad Stuver. |
| 90'+3' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (FC Cincinnati). Executed by Evander Da Silva Ferreira. |
| 90'+4' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Pavel Bucha's (FC Cincinnati) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% is blocked by Diego Rubio. |
| 90'+4' | Foul | Foul by JĂĄder Obrian (Austin FC). |
| 90'+5' | Foul | Kévin Denkey (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Owen Wolff (Austin FC). |
| 90'+5' | FreeKick | Free kick missed. Evander Da Silva Ferreira's (FC Cincinnati) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% goes over. |
| 90'+8' | ShotAtGoal | Brendan Hines-Ike (Austin FC) with header from the center of the box with an xG of 7%. |
| 90'+8' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, FC Cincinnati 2, Austin FC 1. |
| 90'+8' | Caution | Ilie SĂĄnchez (Austin FC) is shown the yellow card |
| 90'+8' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
Brandon Vazquez got on the scoreboard against his former club... again.
Brandon Vazquez got on the scoreboard against his former club... again.
Playing his first MLS game at FC Cincinnatiâs TQL Stadium since his January 2024 transfer to LIGA MX's CF Monterrey, the now-Austin FC striker converted a penalty kick early in the second half in an eventual 2-1 defeat for the Verde & Black.
After his clean strike into the bottom left corner beat ex-teammate Roman Celentano, Vazquez chose not to celebrate in front of his former home crowd.
The goal was Vazquezâs third in 11 appearances since debuting with Austin, who acquired him from Monterrey over the winter for a reported $10 million fee. He first scored against Cincinnati in last year's Concacaf Champions Cup, netting the 1-0 winner for Rayados.
Vazquez, long a Cincy fan favorite, spent four seasons as a top attacker for the Orange & Blue, scoring 18 goals in 2022 and earning MLS Best XI/All Star selections that year before winning the Supportersâ Shield the following season.
His goal responded to a gorgeous first-half strike from Evander, who controlled a bouncing ball and curled it into the corner. Cincy's winner came courtesy of homegrown Gerardo âDadoâ Valenzuela.
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 6' | Foul | Yannick Bright (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Wil Trapp (Minnesota United FC). |
| 7' | Foul | Sergio Busquets (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jefferson Diaz (Minnesota United FC). |
| 8' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Lionel Messi. |
| 8' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Telasco Segovia's (Inter Miami CF) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Carlos Harvey. |
| 11' | Offside | Offside, Minnesota United FC. Tani Oluwaseyi is caught offside. |
| 11' | GoalDisallowed | Tani Oluwaseyi (Minnesota United FC) disallowed a goal due to offside. |
| 13' | Foul | Telasco Segovia (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jefferson Diaz (Minnesota United FC). |
| 14' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Telasco Segovia. |
| 15' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Tani Oluwaseyi's (Minnesota United FC) with left footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% goes over to the left. |
| 18' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Lionel Messi's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by Anthony Markanich. |
| 19' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Telasco Segovia. |
| 20' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Lionel Messi. |
| 20' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Lionel Messi. |
| 25' | Foul | Jordi Alba (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by JoaquĂn Pereyra (Minnesota United FC). |
| 29' | Foul | Tani Oluwaseyi (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Telasco Segovia (Inter Miami CF). |
| 32' | Goal | Goal! 1:0. Bongokuhle Hlongwane (Minnesota United FC) scored with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 21% to the lower left zone. Assisted by Carlos Harvey, second assist by JoaquĂn Pereyra. |
| 38' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Lionel Messi's (Inter Miami CF) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 7% is saved by Dayne St. Clair. |
| 39' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Yannick Bright's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% is blocked by Anthony Markanich. |
| 41' | Foul | Jefferson Diaz (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Telasco Segovia (Inter Miami CF). |
| 42' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Minnesota United FC). Executed by JoaquĂn Pereyra. |
| 42' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Tani Oluwaseyi's (Minnesota United FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 12% goes over to the left. |
| 45' | Caution | Michael Boxall (Minnesota United FC) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 45' | Foul | Carlos Harvey (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Yannick Bright (Inter Miami CF). |
| 45'+2' | Goal | Goal! 2:0. Anthony Markanich (Minnesota United FC) scored with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 35% to the middle right zone. Assisted by NicolĂĄs Romero, second assist by Michael Boxall. |
| 45'+3' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, Minnesota United FC 2, Inter Miami CF 0. |
| 46' | Substitution | Substitution, Minnesota United FC. Joseph Rosales replaces Anthony Markanich. |
| 46' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. Tadeo Allende replaces Federico Redondo. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: Minnesota United FC 2, Inter Miami CF 0. |
| 47' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Lionel Messi's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Carlos Harvey. |
| 48' | Goal | Goal! 2:1. Lionel Messi (Inter Miami CF) scored with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 22% to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Jordi Alba, second assist by Noah Allen. |
| 49' | Foul | Yannick Bright (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by JoaquĂn Pereyra (Minnesota United FC). |
| 54' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Tadeo Allende's (Inter Miami CF) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 6% is blocked by Carlos Harvey. |
| 55' | Foul | Jefferson Diaz (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Telasco Segovia (Inter Miami CF). |
| 57' | Substitution | Substitution, Minnesota United FC. Kelvin Yeboah replaces Jefferson Diaz. |
| 58' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. JoaquĂn Pereyra's (Minnesota United FC) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 3% is saved by Oscar Ustari. |
| 62' | Foul | Noah Allen (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Joseph Rosales (Minnesota United FC). |
| 65' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Telasco Segovia. |
| 65' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Jordi Alba's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 1% goes over. |
| 66' | Foul | Bongokuhle Hlongwane (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Telasco Segovia (Inter Miami CF). |
| 68' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Minnesota United FC). Executed by JoaquĂn Pereyra. |
| 68' | ShotAtGoal | Tani Oluwaseyi (Minnesota United FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 8%. |
| 68' | Goal | Own goal! 3:1. Marcelo Weigandt (Inter Miami CF) scored an own goal from the centre of the box. |
| 70' | Goal | Goal! 4:1. Robin Lod (Minnesota United FC) scored with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 11% to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Tani Oluwaseyi, second assist by NicolĂĄs Romero. |
| 71' | Substitution | Substitution, Minnesota United FC. Sang Bin Jeong replaces Tani Oluwaseyi. |
| 71' | Substitution | Substitution, Minnesota United FC. Julian Gressel replaces Bongokuhle Hlongwane. |
| 72' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Lionel Messi's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% is saved by Dayne St. Clair. |
| 73' | Foul | Yannick Bright (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Wil Trapp (Minnesota United FC). |
| 74' | Foul | Foul by Lionel Messi (Inter Miami CF). |
| 75' | Foul | Yannick Bright (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Joseph Rosales (Minnesota United FC). |
| 76' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. Leo Afonso replaces Yannick Bright. |
| 76' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. Tomås Avilés replaces Telasco Segovia. |
| 76' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. Ian Fray replaces Marcelo Weigandt. |
| 77' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Jordi Alba. |
| 78' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Lionel Messi. |
| 79' | Foul | Dayne St. Clair (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Leo Afonso (Inter Miami CF). |
| 80' | Foul | JoaquĂn Pereyra (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Gonzalo LujĂĄn (Inter Miami CF). |
| 80' | Caution | Gonzalo LujĂĄn (Inter Miami CF) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 81' | Foul | Oscar Ustari (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Michael Boxall (Minnesota United FC). |
| 83' | Offside | Offside, Minnesota United FC. Kelvin Yeboah is caught offside. |
| 84' | Foul | Kelvin Yeboah (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Tomås Avilés (Inter Miami CF). |
| 85' | Foul | Tadeo Allende (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Carlos Harvey (Minnesota United FC). |
| 86' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Tadeo Allende's (Inter Miami CF) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 4% is saved by Dayne St. Clair. |
| 89' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Lionel Messi. |
| 89' | Foul | Joseph Rosales (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ian Fray (Inter Miami CF). |
| 90'+2' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. JoaquĂn Pereyra's (Minnesota United FC) with left footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% is saved by Oscar Ustari. |
| 90'+2' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Ian Fray. |
| 90'+3' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Lionel Messi. |
| 90'+3' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, Minnesota United FC 4, Inter Miami CF 1. |
| 90'+3' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
Minnesota United FC gave their supporters an afternoon to remember on Saturday, ambushing Lionel Messi and Inter Miami, 4-1, before an overflow crowd at sun-splashed Allianz Field, a signature victory for their young coach Eric Ramsay and his ascendant Loons that pushes them into sole possession of second place in
Minnesota United FC gave their supporters an afternoon to remember on Saturday, ambushing Lionel Messi and Inter Miami, 4-1, before an overflow crowd at sun-splashed Allianz Field, a signature victory for their young coach Eric Ramsay and his ascendant Loons that pushes them into sole possession of second place in the MLS Western Conference one third of the way into the campaign.
âItâs a huge win for us,â MNUFC standout Robin Lod, who netted the nightâs fifth goal with a gorgeous curler from just outside the Miami penalty box, told MLS Season Pass postgame.
âWe showed we can beat a really, really good team in MLS and, yeah, it just showed the characteristics of our team that we can win.â
This was indeed a trademark MNUFC result, achieved with just five shots on target and a mere 33% of ball possession â and their key second goal, an Anthony Markanich header that pushed their lead to 2-0 mere seconds before halftime, was produced off a long throw-in.
Ramsayâs transition-oriented game model sliced the rickety Miami defense to ribbons with icy efficiency on the counterattack, the four goals matching their biggest attacking output of the Englishman's year-plus tenure to date.
âWe didn't control the ball, but with the ball we played with a very high tempo and we created opportunities from more organized plays, from set pieces, from counterattacks,â said Ramsay afterwards. âWe defended like an elite team in that sense, and for a coach, there's nothing better.
âIt's a very special day for the club, and there's a certain relief, I guess for me, in the fact that we showed what we are as a club. And I hope the fans really enjoyed it, because obviously days like this don't happen every week.â
This marks IMCFâs fourth loss in their last five matches across all competitions â a span in which the Floridians have leaked a whopping 14 goals, while crashing out of Concacaf Champions Cup at the hands of Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Now they'll fly directly to the West Coast for a midweek duel with the San Jose Earthquakes, statistically one of the most prolific attacking teams in the league.
It all piles another stack of sobering questions on head coach Javier Mascheranoâs desk, several of which were spelled out bluntly in his postgame press conference.
âUnfortunately, it is a very hard loss for us, because beyond everything, we knew that Minnesota could do this kind of damage in transition and set pieces, and they ended up doing damage in a way that we had thought about before the match, and that's what worries me,â said the first-year boss in Spanish.
âIt's inattention â a lack of focus that you can't have in this kind of match.â
Luis SuĂĄrez missed out on this match due to a migraine, according to Mascherano, and his team seemed to miss the veteran strikerâs role as a reference point at the tip of the spear, with Messi filling in as a false No. 9 to mixed results.
The GOAT bagged his fifth goal in league play right after halftime to haul his side back into contention, and the visitors did threaten to dig out an equalizer in the ensuing period before a decisive own goal by Marcelo Weigandt, the Argentine fullback stranded in an awkward position as he defended an inswinging cross to the back post while facing his own net.
âThat third goal finished us,â said Mascherano. âIt finished all our confidence, and made it an uphill battle.â
When the 2025 MLS schedule was released in December, the Twin Cities soccer community took special note of Miamiâs visit, as is so often the case for opponents in the Messi era. The Loonsâ leadership said they considered moving the game to one of their regionâs larger stadia for a bigger gate, as was the case in Columbus and Kansas City, but decided âit would just not be congruent with who the club is and how weâve grown,â in the words of club CEO Shari Ballard, who added, âAllianz Field was built for playing games like this.â
That decision now looks wise. The intimate, noisy ground in St. Paul was rocking for this high-profile encounter, the presence of some pink Miami and albiceleste Argentina jerseys in the crowd doing little to drown out the passionate support of the Loons faithful â and the Wonderwall supportersâ section drove home the fierce pride in their local scene with a pointed pregame tifo declaring âHistory over hype/Culture over cash.â
âIt was a nice win, and it was nice to see the crowd living every moment,â said Lod, who alluded to a growing sense of belief in the value of Ramsayâs organizing principles among his squad.
âWe know that if we do the work as an 11 and defend well,â said the Finnish international, who ran more than six miles in his 90-plus minutes on the pitch, âit will put us in a good position to win the games.â
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 2' | Foul | Federico Bernardeschi (Toronto FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Lucas Bartlett (D.C. United). |
| 5' | Foul | Christian Benteke (D.C. United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sigurd Rosted (Toronto FC). |
| 5' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Federico Bernardeschi's (Toronto FC) with left footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by Brandon Servania. |
| 6' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Raoul Petretta's (Toronto FC) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by Ola Brynhildsen. |
| 7' | Foul | Kevin Long (Toronto FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jared Stroud (D.C. United). |
| 9' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Theo Corbeanu's (Toronto FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is saved by Luis Barraza. |
| 9' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Toronto FC). Executed by Alonso Coello. |
| 9' | ShotAtGoal | Deybi Flores (Toronto FC) hits the left post from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4%. |
| 10' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Federico Bernardeschi's (Toronto FC) with left footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 5% misses to the left. |
| 12' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Toronto FC). Executed by Federico Bernardeschi. |
| 13' | Foul | Kye Rowles (D.C. United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ola Brynhildsen (Toronto FC). |
| 14' | Foul | Ola Brynhildsen (Toronto FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Lucas Bartlett (D.C. United). |
| 18' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Theo Corbeanu's (Toronto FC) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% is saved by Luis Barraza. |
| 20' | Foul | Sigurd Rosted (Toronto FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jared Stroud (D.C. United). |
| 22' | Foul | Federico Bernardeschi (Toronto FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by David Schnegg (D.C. United). |
| 24' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Lorenzo Insigne's (Toronto FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 13% is saved by Luis Barraza. |
| 24' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Ola Brynhildsen's (Toronto FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 20% goes over. |
| 27' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Deybi Flores's (Toronto FC) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 5% is blocked by Conner Antley. |
| 27' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Deybi Flores's (Toronto FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 9% goes over. |
| 29' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Federico Bernardeschi's (Toronto FC) with left footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Lucas Bartlett. |
| 29' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Federico Bernardeschi's (Toronto FC) with left footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 21% is saved by Luis Barraza. |
| 30' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Toronto FC). Executed by Federico Bernardeschi. |
| 30' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Deybi Flores's (Toronto FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 32% misses to the left. |
| 33' | Foul | Deybi Flores (Toronto FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Lucas Bartlett (D.C. United). |
| 40' | Foul | Raoul Petretta (Toronto FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jared Stroud (D.C. United). |
| 42' | Foul | Ola Brynhildsen (Toronto FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Lucas Bartlett (D.C. United). |
| 42' | FreeKick | Free kick saved. Lorenzo Insigne's (Toronto FC) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 5% is saved by Luis Barraza. |
| 45' | Foul | Foul by Lorenzo Insigne (Toronto FC). |
| 45'+2' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. David Schnegg's (D.C. United) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% goes over to the right. |
| 45'+3' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, Toronto FC 0, D.C. United 0. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: Toronto FC 0, D.C. United 0. |
| 48' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (D.C. United). Executed by Aaron Herrera. |
| 48' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (D.C. United). Executed by Aaron Herrera. |
| 48' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Lucas Bartlett's (D.C. United) from the centre of the box with an xG of 6% is blocked by Deybi Flores. |
| 49' | Goal | Goal! 1:0. Lorenzo Insigne (Toronto FC) scored with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 16% to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Theo Corbeanu. |
| 50' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Brandon Servania's (D.C. United) with right footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by Jared Stroud. |
| 50' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. David Schnegg's (D.C. United) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 7% is saved by Sean Johnson. |
| 50' | Foul | Federico Bernardeschi (Toronto FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by David Schnegg (D.C. United). |
| 53' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Christian Benteke's (D.C. United) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% is saved by Sean Johnson. |
| 54' | Foul | Hosei Kijima (D.C. United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kevin Long (Toronto FC). |
| 55' | Foul | Lorenzo Insigne (Toronto FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Brandon Servania (D.C. United). |
| 56' | Foul | Kosi Thompson (Toronto FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Christian Benteke (D.C. United). |
| 57' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Ola Brynhildsen's (Toronto FC) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 8% is saved by Luis Barraza. |
| 59' | Foul | Brandon Servania (D.C. United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ola Brynhildsen (Toronto FC). |
| 60' | Foul | Lucas Bartlett (D.C. United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Theo Corbeanu (Toronto FC). |
| 63' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Federico Bernardeschi's (Toronto FC) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 8% misses to the left. |
| 63' | Substitution | Substitution, D.C. United. Randall Leal replaces Hosei Kijima. |
| 63' | Substitution | Substitution, D.C. United. Jacob Murrell replaces Jared Stroud. |
| 65' | Foul | Randall Leal (D.C. United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Alonso Coello (Toronto FC). |
| 66' | Goal | Own goal! 2:0. Lucas Bartlett (D.C. United) scored an own goal from the centre of the box. |
| 67' | Foul | Lorenzo Insigne (Toronto FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Boris Enow (D.C. United). |
| 68' | Foul | Conner Antley (D.C. United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Federico Bernardeschi (Toronto FC). |
| 70' | ShotAtGoal | Christian Benteke (D.C. United) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 8%. |
| 70' | Foul | Boris Enow (D.C. United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Federico Bernardeschi (Toronto FC). |
| 71' | Substitution | Substitution, D.C. United. Matti Peltola replaces Boris Enow. |
| 71' | Substitution | Substitution, D.C. United. Rida Zouhir replaces Conner Antley. |
| 73' | Substitution | Substitution, Toronto FC. Matty Longstaff replaces Alonso Coello. |
| 73' | Substitution | Substitution, Toronto FC. Derrick Etienne Jr. replaces Ola Brynhildsen. |
| 73' | Foul | Foul by Theo Corbeanu (Toronto FC). |
| 74' | Foul | Matty Longstaff (Toronto FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jacob Murrell (D.C. United). |
| 75' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (D.C. United). Executed by Randall Leal. |
| 75' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Christian Benteke's (D.C. United) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 5% misses to the left. |
| 76' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Matti Peltola's (D.C. United) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Matty Longstaff. |
| 77' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Randall Leal's (D.C. United) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 9% is saved by Sean Johnson. |
| 79' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Theo Corbeanu's (Toronto FC) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 7% is saved by Luis Barraza. |
| 80' | ShotAtGoal | Rida Zouhir (D.C. United) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 2%. |
| 81' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Rida Zouhir's (D.C. United) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 30% is blocked by Kevin Long. |
| 81' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (D.C. United). Executed by Aaron Herrera. |
| 81' | Foul | Kevin Long (Toronto FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Christian Benteke (D.C. United). |
| 81' | Substitution | Substitution, Toronto FC. Maxime Dominguez replaces Lorenzo Insigne. |
| 82' | Substitution | Substitution, Toronto FC. Tyrese Spicer replaces Federico Bernardeschi. |
| 83' | Foul | Deybi Flores (Toronto FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Rida Zouhir (D.C. United). |
| 84' | Substitution | Substitution, D.C. United. Fidel Barajas replaces Brandon Servania. |
| 85' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Jacob Murrell's (D.C. United) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 27% is blocked by Sigurd Rosted. |
| 85' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Christian Benteke's (D.C. United) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 33% is saved by Sean Johnson. |
| 85' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (D.C. United). Executed by Rida Zouhir. |
| 86' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Aaron Herrera's (D.C. United) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 5% is saved by Sean Johnson. |
| 87' | Foul | Derrick Etienne Jr. (Toronto FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Rida Zouhir (D.C. United). |
| 88' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Tyrese Spicer's (Toronto FC) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 4% is blocked by Aaron Herrera. |
| 90'+1' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Toronto FC). Executed by Matty Longstaff. |
| 90'+1' | Foul | Aaron Herrera (D.C. United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Maxime Dominguez (Toronto FC). |
| 90'+1' | Caution | Maxime Dominguez (Toronto FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 90'+1' | Foul | Derrick Etienne Jr. (Toronto FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kye Rowles (D.C. United). |
| 90'+2' | Foul | Rida Zouhir (D.C. United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Raoul Petretta (Toronto FC). |
| 90'+3' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Derrick Etienne Jr.'s (Toronto FC) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 11% is saved by Luis Barraza. |
| 90'+4' | Foul | Randall Leal (D.C. United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Matty Longstaff (Toronto FC). |
| 90'+5' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Matti Peltola's (D.C. United) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 8% misses to the right. |
| 90'+5' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
| 90'+5' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, Toronto FC 2, D.C. United 0. |
Don't write off Lorenzo Insigne's Toronto FC career quite yet.
Don't write off Lorenzo Insigne's Toronto FC career quite yet.
The superstar Italian is back to delivering the goods after being left off the club's first matchday squads of the season, scoring a golazo and directly contributing to a second tally as TFC topped D.C. United, 2-0, on Saturday for their first home win of 2025.
Insigne's first goal of the season was a beauty, guiding Theo Corbeanu's cross into the back of the net with a low diving header that broke the ice in the 49th minute.
The Napoli legend and former Italian international then sent a dangerous cross into the box 17 minutes later, causing an own goal by D.C. defender Lucas Bartlett that secured the result at BMO Field.
"I thought he was excellent today," head coach Robin Fraster told reporters post-match of Insigne. "Again, his intelligence and understanding of what's happening on the field offensively and defensively, I think, is underestimated.
"... I thought it was really a very, very good performance for him. And scoring a goal, again, it's like the cherry on top because I thought his performance was very, very good."
Insigne opened his 2025 account when Toronto needed him most, following two tough home losses to the New England Revolution and New York City FC.
"Today was so important. Honestly, we deserve it and now we have to push it and keep going like that, but it's important for the confidence of the team and in front of our fans," said fellow Italian superstar Federico Bernardeschi. "The stadium was amazing today, so it's very, very important today."
Bernardeshi, a teammate of Insigne on La Azzurra's UEFA Euro 2020-winning side, was especially proud of his fellow countryman's goal.
"I'm very happy about him. He deserves it. He scored with the head," Bernardeschi said. "I made a little bit of a joke with him. I say to him, 'I expect everything, but to score with the head no,' but he did well, so we are happy.
"We are happy about him and he has to be happy."
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 2' | GoalDisallowed | Luis Muriel (Orlando City) disallowed a goal due to offside. |
| 2' | Offside | Offside, Orlando City. Luis Muriel is caught offside. |
| 8' | Goal | Goal! 1:0. Luis Muriel (Orlando City) scored with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% to the lower right central zone. Assisted by CĂ©sar AraĂșjo, second assist by David Brekalo. |
| 10' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Luis Muriel's (Orlando City) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 7% is saved by Kristijan Kahlina. |
| 14' | Foul | Joran Gerbet (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Idan Toklomati (Charlotte FC). |
| 19' | Foul | Wilfried Zaha (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Joran Gerbet (Orlando City). |
| 21' | ShotAtGoal | Brandt Bronico (Charlotte FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 28%. |
| 21' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Liel Abada's (Charlotte FC) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 18% is blocked by Robin Jansson. |
| 24' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Marco PaĆĄaliÄ's (Orlando City) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% is blocked by Andrew Privett. |
| 24' | Goal | Goal! 2:0. MartĂn Ojeda (Orlando City) scored with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 12% to the bottom right corner. |
| 27' | Foul | Rodrigo Schlegel (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Wilfried Zaha (Charlotte FC). |
| 27' | Caution | Wilfried Zaha (Charlotte FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 32' | Offside | Offside, Orlando City. Luis Muriel is caught offside. |
| 34' | Goal | Goal! 2:1. Wilfried Zaha (Charlotte FC) scored with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 8% to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Ashley Westwood, second assist by Idan Toklomati. |
| 36' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. David Brekalo's (Orlando City) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Ashley Westwood. |
| 38' | Foul | Alex Freeman (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty (Charlotte FC). |
| 41' | Foul | Wilfried Zaha (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Rodrigo Schlegel (Orlando City). |
| 44' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Ashley Westwood's (Charlotte FC) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 5% misses to the left. |
| 45'+1' | Foul | Ashley Westwood (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by CĂ©sar AraĂșjo (Orlando City). |
| 45'+1' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. MartĂn Ojeda's (Orlando City) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 5% goes over to the left. |
| 45'+2' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Idan Toklomati's (Charlotte FC) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 27% misses to the left. |
| 45'+4' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. IvĂĄn Angulo's (Orlando City) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 10% goes over to the left. |
| 45'+5' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, Orlando City 2, Charlotte FC 1. |
| 46' | Substitution | Substitution, Charlotte FC. Patrick Agyemang replaces Idan Toklomati. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: Orlando City 2, Charlotte FC 1. |
| 46' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Patrick Agyemang's (Charlotte FC) with left footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 5% misses to the right. |
| 47' | Foul | Alex Freeman (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Tim Ream (Charlotte FC). |
| 49' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Charlotte FC). Executed by Ashley Westwood. |
| 50' | Foul | Robin Jansson (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Patrick Agyemang (Charlotte FC). |
| 58' | Foul | Wilfried Zaha (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by CĂ©sar AraĂșjo (Orlando City). |
| 58' | Caution | CĂ©sar AraĂșjo (Orlando City) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 62' | Foul | Patrick Agyemang (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Rodrigo Schlegel (Orlando City). |
| 63' | FreeKick | Free kick missed. Pep Biel's (Charlotte FC) with left footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 4% goes over to the left. |
| 67' | Substitution | Substitution, Orlando City. Dagur Thorhallsson replaces Marco PaĆĄaliÄ. |
| 69' | Substitution | Substitution, Charlotte FC. Kerwin Vargas replaces Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty. |
| 69' | Substitution | Substitution, Charlotte FC. Nicholas Scardina replaces Liel Abada. |
| 71' | ShotAtGoal | Nicholas Scardina (Charlotte FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 11%. |
| 71' | ShotAtGoal | Pep Biel (Charlotte FC) hits the cross bar from the centre of the box with an xG of 22%. |
| 72' | Foul | IvĂĄn Angulo (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Andrew Privett (Charlotte FC). |
| 73' | Substitution | Substitution, Orlando City. Kyle Smith replaces IvĂĄn Angulo. |
| 73' | Substitution | Substitution, Orlando City. Ramiro Enrique replaces Luis Muriel. |
| 73' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Robin Jansson's (Orlando City) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 12% is saved by Kristijan Kahlina. |
| 75' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Orlando City). Executed by MartĂn Ojeda. |
| 75' | ShotAtGoal | CĂ©sar AraĂșjo (Orlando City) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 11%. |
| 79' | Foul | Wilfried Zaha (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Joran Gerbet (Orlando City). |
| 80' | Caution | Joran Gerbet (Orlando City) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 80' | Foul | CĂ©sar AraĂșjo (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ashley Westwood (Charlotte FC). |
| 82' | Goal | Goal! 3:1. Ramiro Enrique (Orlando City) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 19% to the upper right central zone. Assisted by David Brekalo. |
| 83' | Substitution | Substitution, Charlotte FC. Eryk Williamson replaces Pep Biel. |
| 83' | Substitution | Substitution, Charlotte FC. Djibril Diani replaces Brandt Bronico. |
| 88' | Substitution | Substitution, Orlando City. Rafael Santos replaces Rodrigo Schlegel. |
| 88' | Substitution | Substitution, Orlando City. Justin Ellis replaces MartĂn Ojeda. |
| 90'+1' | Foul | Wilfried Zaha (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by David Brekalo (Orlando City). |
| 90'+4' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Charlotte FC). Executed by Eryk Williamson. |
| 90'+6' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, Orlando City 3, Charlotte FC 1. |
| 90'+6' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
Hang 10.
Hang 10.
There aren't many more in-form teams across MLS than Orlando City SC at the moment. With Wednesday's 3-1 victory over Southern rivals Charlotte FC, the Lions extended their unbeaten streak to 10 straight matches and crept ever-closer to the top four spots in the Eastern Conference.
The streak marks just the second time in club history that the Lions have recorded an undefeated run of 10 or more regular-season matches.
"We're very happy with the three points, said head coach Oscar Pareja following the match. "We are very happy with the effort of the players. In the short time, they got back the energy to get that start in the first half where I think we dominated the other team in the game.
"... It was a great day for us. Not just to win against a rival that is in a similar position to us and is a direct rival, and that magnified the importance of this win.â
Although they haven't faced defeat since a Matchday 3 loss at New York City FC, Orlando have had difficulty finding the back of the net with great consistency in the season's early goings, recording four scoreless draws in their last seven matches.
But the Lions have found their scoring boots in the last week, recording back-to-back three-goal outputs. On Wednesday, the attack was raring to go from the opening whistle, led by Designated Players Luis Muriel and MartĂn Ojeda, who both netted goals within 25 minutes to push their squad to a win.
âOur strikers and offensive players understood it already, as well. It is not just a desire to score, but you actually have to score it," remarked Pareja. "We need to score goals to win games ... But then, don't forget about what we just spoke about, the consistency offensively.
"I'm so glad for Luis to get back on the scoreboard ... Now MartĂn is hot, and the boys are scoring. That gives us a lot of hope that we can keep getting games down. I'm happy for both of them."
Ojeda has been perhaps the brightest spot in Orlando City's lineup this season. The Argentine star was surprisingly dropped from the starting XI for two matches around the beginning of the month.
Instead of letting his exclusion derail his confidence, Ojeda has taken the opportunity to reset and prove his necessity to the squad, tallying four goals in his last two matches, including a hat trick in last weekend's 3-3 draw against New England.
Through 13 matchdays, he has 8g/3a, which has him near the top of the Golden Boot presented by Audi race and firmly in the Landon Donovan MLS MVP conversations.
It was not only Orlando's marquee names that made a difference on Wednesday night, however. The Lions got an impactful offensive performance from defender David Brekalo, who provided two assists, including one to forward Ramiro Enrique, whose goal sealed the win for the Floridians.
"He is turning into a left back that can give us the function that we want, and the solidness defending, but it seems that we have much more than that," Pareja said of the Slovenian international. "Now he is going forward. Now he is more precise in that last third when he can connect better."
Orlando City are fourth in the league in goals scored (24), and with an attack that's clicking in front of a defense that's held five of their last seven MLS opponents scoreless, there's a lot to love about the Lions' chances of continuing their unbeaten run.
But their streak will be tested on Sunday when they visit arch-rival Inter Miami CF for a Sunday Night Soccer presented by Continental Tire showdown (7 pm ET | MLS Season Pass, Apple TV+).
"For me, I think we have one of the strongest squads in the whole of MLS," said midfielder Dagur Dan ThĂłrhallsson. "If we manage to get the defense and the attack going at the same time, and throughout the whole season, for me there's no doubt we can do damage in this league.
"I think we just need to believe it a little bit, and then it comes."
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 6' | Offside | Offside, New York Red Bulls. Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting is caught offside. |
| 7' | Foul | Hany Mukhtar (Nashville SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Daniel Edelman (New York Red Bulls). |
| 8' | GoalDisallowed | Sam Surridge (Nashville SC) disallowed a goal due to offside. |
| 8' | Offside | Offside, Nashville SC. Sam Surridge is caught offside. |
| 15' | Foul | Wikelman Carmona (New York Red Bulls) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Daniel Lovitz (Nashville SC). |
| 16' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (New York Red Bulls). Executed by Felipe Carballo. |
| 16' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (New York Red Bulls). Executed by Felipe Carballo. |
| 17' | Foul | Cameron Harper (New York Red Bulls) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Alex Muyl (Nashville SC). |
| 18' | Offside | Offside, New York Red Bulls. Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting is caught offside. |
| 22' | Foul | Sam Surridge (Nashville SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sean Nealis (New York Red Bulls). |
| 23' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Mohammed Sofo's (New York Red Bulls) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 9% is blocked by Jack Maher. |
| 24' | Foul | Alex Muyl (Nashville SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Felipe Carballo (New York Red Bulls). |
| 27' | Foul | Mohammed Sofo (New York Red Bulls) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Andy Najar (Nashville SC). |
| 28' | Offside | Offside, Nashville SC. Sam Surridge is caught offside. |
| 30' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Nashville SC). Executed by Edvard Tagseth. |
| 30' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Hany Mukhtar's (Nashville SC) with left footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 7% is blocked by Felipe Carballo. |
| 30' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Hany Mukhtar's (Nashville SC) with left footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 8% is blocked by Sean Nealis. |
| 31' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Nashville SC). Executed by Edvard Tagseth. |
| 31' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Jeisson Palacios's (Nashville SC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 37% misses to the left. |
| 34' | Goal | Goal! 1:0. Patrick Yazbek (Nashville SC) scored with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 10% to the middle right zone. Assisted by Sam Surridge, second assist by Daniel Lovitz. |
| 36' | Foul | Jacob Shaffelburg (Nashville SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Omar Valencia (New York Red Bulls). |
| 36' | Caution | Omar Valencia (New York Red Bulls) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 37' | Foul | Wikelman Carmona (New York Red Bulls) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Alex Muyl (Nashville SC). |
| 41' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Sam Surridge's (Nashville SC) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 29% is saved by Carlos Coronel. |
| 42' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Nashville SC). Executed by Hany Mukhtar. |
| 42' | ShotAtGoal | Jeisson Palacios (Nashville SC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 24%. |
| 42' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Alex Muyl's (Nashville SC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 32% is saved by Carlos Coronel. |
| 42' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Nashville SC). Executed by Hany Mukhtar. |
| 43' | Foul | Jack Maher (Nashville SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Wikelman Carmona (New York Red Bulls). |
| 45' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Hany Mukhtar's (Nashville SC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 5% is saved by Carlos Coronel. |
| 45'+1' | Foul | Daniel Edelman (New York Red Bulls) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Hany Mukhtar (Nashville SC). |
| 45'+2' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, Nashville SC 1, New York Red Bulls 0. |
| 46' | Substitution | Substitution, New York Red Bulls. Raheem Edwards replaces Omar Valencia. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: Nashville SC 1, New York Red Bulls 0. |
| 49' | Foul | Joe Willis (Nashville SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting (New York Red Bulls). |
| 50' | Foul | Andy Najar (Nashville SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Felipe Carballo (New York Red Bulls). |
| 52' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Jacob Shaffelburg's (Nashville SC) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 6% misses to the left. |
| 55' | Foul | Patrick Yazbek (Nashville SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Daniel Edelman (New York Red Bulls). |
| 56' | Goal | Goal! 1:1. Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting (New York Red Bulls) scored with header from the left side of the box with an xG of 9% to the middle right zone. Assisted by Cameron Harper. |
| 59' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Emil Forsberg's (New York Red Bulls) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 15% is saved by Joe Willis. |
| 59' | Foul | Alex Muyl (Nashville SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Cameron Harper (New York Red Bulls). |
| 60' | Foul | Patrick Yazbek (Nashville SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Raheem Edwards (New York Red Bulls). |
| 61' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Alex Muyl's (Nashville SC) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% is saved by Carlos Coronel. |
| 63' | Goal | Goal! 2:1. Hany Mukhtar (Nashville SC) scored with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 12% to the lower left zone. Assisted by Alex Muyl, second assist by Sam Surridge. |
| 63' | Substitution | Substitution, Nashville SC. Josh Bauer replaces Andy Najar. |
| 64' | Substitution | Substitution, Nashville SC. Ahmed Qasem replaces Alex Muyl. |
| 65' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (New York Red Bulls). Executed by Raheem Edwards. |
| 67' | Foul | Raheem Edwards (New York Red Bulls) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ahmed Qasem (Nashville SC). |
| 68' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Felipe Carballo's (New York Red Bulls) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 6% goes over. |
| 72' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (New York Red Bulls). Executed by Felipe Carballo. |
| 72' | Foul | Jacob Shaffelburg (Nashville SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Cameron Harper (New York Red Bulls). |
| 73' | Caution | Cameron Harper (New York Red Bulls) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 74' | FreeKick | Free kick saved. Hany Mukhtar's (Nashville SC) with right footed shot from the left wing with an xG of 5% is saved by Carlos Coronel. |
| 74' | Substitution | Substitution, New York Red Bulls. Julian Hall replaces Wikelman Carmona. |
| 74' | Substitution | Substitution, New York Red Bulls. Alexander Hack replaces Daniel Edelman. |
| 74' | Substitution | Substitution, New York Red Bulls. Peter Stroud replaces Mohammed Sofo. |
| 76' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Nashville SC). Executed by Hany Mukhtar. |
| 78' | Substitution | Substitution, Nashville SC. Christopher Applewhite replaces Jacob Shaffelburg. |
| 79' | Foul | Julian Hall (New York Red Bulls) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ahmed Qasem (Nashville SC). |
| 80' | Caution | Ahmed Qasem (Nashville SC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 82' | Substitution | Substitution, New York Red Bulls. Wiktor Bogacz replaces Felipe Carballo. |
| 82' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (New York Red Bulls). Executed by Raheem Edwards. |
| 83' | Foul | Josh Bauer (Nashville SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Raheem Edwards (New York Red Bulls). |
| 83' | Caution | Raheem Edwards (New York Red Bulls) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 83' | Foul | Wiktor Bogacz (New York Red Bulls) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Edvard Tagseth (Nashville SC). |
| 84' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Wiktor Bogacz's (New York Red Bulls) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 12% misses to the right. |
| 85' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Cameron Harper's (New York Red Bulls) with left footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% misses to the left. |
| 86' | Foul | Julian Hall (New York Red Bulls) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Edvard Tagseth (Nashville SC). |
| 86' | Caution | Sam Surridge (Nashville SC) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 86' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Sam Surridge's (Nashville SC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 9% goes over. |
| 88' | Offside | Offside, New York Red Bulls. Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting is caught offside. |
| 89' | Foul | Sean Nealis (New York Red Bulls) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Patrick Yazbek (Nashville SC). |
| 89' | Substitution | Substitution, Nashville SC. Teal Bunbury replaces Hany Mukhtar. |
| 89' | Caution | Patrick Yazbek (Nashville SC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 90' | Substitution | Substitution, Nashville SC. Bryan Acosta replaces Patrick Yazbek. |
| 90'+2' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (New York Red Bulls). Executed by Raheem Edwards. |
| 90'+2' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Cameron Harper's (New York Red Bulls) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 6% is blocked by Teal Bunbury. |
| 90'+4' | Foul | Teal Bunbury (Nashville SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sean Nealis (New York Red Bulls). |
| 90'+5' | Foul | Julian Hall (New York Red Bulls) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Daniel Lovitz (Nashville SC). |
| 90'+5' | Caution | Daniel Lovitz (Nashville SC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 90'+8' | Foul | Ahmed Qasem (Nashville SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Raheem Edwards (New York Red Bulls). |
| 90'+9' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, Nashville SC 2, New York Red Bulls 1. |
| 90'+9' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
NASHVILLE, Tenn. â On Wednesday night, Nashville SC did something they'd never done before: beat the New York Red Bulls.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. â On Wednesday night, Nashville SC did something they'd never done before: beat the New York Red Bulls.
Hany Mukhtar's second-half strike gave the Coyotes their first win over the Red Bulls in eight attempts during a 2-1 victory at GEODIS Park. They've won four of their last five matches (all competitions), have a club-best 23 points through 13 matches, and have won six matches at home this season. In the entirety of the 2024 season, they won just five home matches.
"From day one when we started here, we said that we want to be a team that represents the city," head coach B.J. Callaghan told media afterwards. "We want to be a team that represents the fans and that they can be proud.
"And we want them to come to the stadium. They gave us great energy ... And we want this part to be a really difficult place to play. Right now it is."
Through 13 matchdays, Nashville have the best home record in MLS, taking 19 points from eight matches at GEODIS Park. Wednesday's result was the latest in a string of steadily improving performances, and Callaghan was especially pleased with the way they scored â a quick counter and a crisp passing move.
"When you daydream about what a Nashville goal will look like, those two are right up there," Callaghan laughed.
The opener came from Patrick Yazbek, his first-ever in a Nashville shirt. The 23-year-old Australian international hasn't historically been a prolific scorer, with just four goals in nearly 120 professional appearances. That didn't seem to be an issue on Wednesday, as he drilled an absolute laser past Carlos Coronel, smashing the net so hard that it rolled back out of the penalty area.
"It just came off nicely," Yazbek said. "I've been working on my finishing. There are times where I probably should be a little bit more selfish than what I am on the field. I just started to let it rip. So it was nice, good feeling."
Yazbek has quietly been a crucial piece of Nashville's success. Paired with newcomer Edvard Tagseth in midfield, they've formed a dynamic partnership at the heart of Callaghan's 4-2-2-2 formation. The duo have collectively covered 165 miles already this season, per Sportec, and have done a lot of the dirty work that makes the club tick.
The goal pulls the spotlight back towards Yazbek momentarily, but it doesn't change anything in his mind.
"I don't play this sport to get credit. I just love it," he said. "I love it so much and I'm always watching games back and I know my worth in this team for sure, I know all the boys do and all the fans do... Goals are important for individuals and if I can contribute in that way and also get a win, I'm happy."
The other key piece of this win? Hany Mukhtar. A notoriously slow starter, the 2022 Landon Donovan MLS MVP is rounding into form, scoring four goals and adding two assists in his last five games.
"Hany's a player that eats, breathes, and sleeps soccer," said Callaghan. "He's someone who's constantly trying to improve himself, find ways, and study the game and how he can improve there... He's truly dedicated to his craft and he's constantly working to improve.
"And I think that's why you see an upward trajectory throughout his seasons. And selfishly, I'd rather it that way. I'd rather slow starts and hot finishes than the other way around."
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 1' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Erik Thommy's (Sporting Kansas City) with left footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by Kyle Hiebert. |
| 1' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Jake Davis's (Sporting Kansas City) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 11% is blocked by Conrad Wallem. |
| 1' | Foul | JoĂŁo Klauss (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jansen Miller (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 3' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Célio Pompeu's (St. Louis CITY SC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by Andrew Brody. |
| 6' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (St. Louis CITY SC). Executed by Marcel Hartel. |
| 6' | Offside | Offside, St. Louis CITY SC. JoĂŁo Klauss is caught offside. |
| 9' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Sporting Kansas City). Executed by Jacob Bartlett. |
| 9' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. DĂĄniel SallĂłi's (Sporting Kansas City) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 20% is blocked by Kyle Hiebert. |
| 9' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Sporting Kansas City). Executed by Jacob Bartlett. |
| 11' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Jake Davis's (Sporting Kansas City) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 5% goes over to the right. |
| 15' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (St. Louis CITY SC). Executed by Marcel Hartel. |
| 15' | Goal | Goal! 1:0. Célio Pompeu (St. Louis CITY SC) scored with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 5% to the middle right zone. |
| 17' | Foul | Dejan Joveljic (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Timo Baumgartl (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 20' | Foul | Akil Watts (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Zorhan Bassong (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 21' | Foul | Erik Thommy (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Conrad Wallem (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 21' | Foul | Akil Watts (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by DĂĄniel SallĂłi (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 22' | Offside | Offside, Sporting Kansas City. DĂĄniel SallĂłi is caught offside. |
| 25' | Foul | Manu GarcĂa (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by JoĂŁo Klauss (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 27' | Foul | Cedric Teuchert (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Robert Voloder (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 29' | Foul | Manu GarcĂa (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Tomas Ostrak (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 30' | Foul | Marcel Hartel (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Robert Voloder (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 31' | Caution | Robert Voloder (Sporting Kansas City) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 32' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. DĂĄniel SallĂłi's (Sporting Kansas City) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 3% goes over to the right. |
| 38' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Sporting Kansas City). Executed by Jacob Bartlett. |
| 38' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. DĂĄniel SallĂłi's (Sporting Kansas City) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 6% is blocked by Conrad Wallem. |
| 38' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. DĂĄniel SallĂłi's (Sporting Kansas City) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 8% misses to the left. |
| 39' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Sporting Kansas City). Executed by Jacob Bartlett. |
| 40' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Sporting Kansas City). Executed by Jacob Bartlett. |
| 41' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Jacob Bartlett's (Sporting Kansas City) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Marcel Hartel. |
| 42' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Manu GarcĂa's (Sporting Kansas City) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% goes over. |
| 43' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. JoĂŁo Klauss's (St. Louis CITY SC) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 5% goes over to the left. |
| 44' | Foul | Célio Pompeu (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Andrew Brody (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 44' | ShotAtGoal | Tomas Ostrak (St. Louis CITY SC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3%. |
| 44' | Goal | Goal! 2:0. Cedric Teuchert (St. Louis CITY SC) scored with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 5% to the lower right zone. Assisted by Tomas Ostrak, second assist by Célio Pompeu. |
| 45'+1' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Dejan Joveljic's (Sporting Kansas City) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 23% is saved by Roman BĂŒrki. |
| 45'+2' | Foul | Foul by DĂĄniel SallĂłi (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 45'+2' | Caution | DĂĄniel SallĂłi (Sporting Kansas City) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 45'+3' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, St. Louis CITY SC 2, Sporting Kansas City 0. |
| 46' | Substitution | Substitution, Sporting Kansas City. Shapi Suleymanov replaces Erik Thommy. |
| 46' | Substitution | Substitution, Sporting Kansas City. Nemanja Radoja replaces Jake Davis. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: St. Louis CITY SC 2, Sporting Kansas City 0. |
| 46' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Célio Pompeu's (St. Louis CITY SC) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 2% misses to the right. |
| 47' | Foul | Conrad Wallem (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jacob Bartlett (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 48' | Foul | Nemanja Radoja (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Conrad Wallem (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 49' | Foul | Manu GarcĂa (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Timo Baumgartl (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 49' | Foul | Akil Watts (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Zorhan Bassong (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 50' | Caution | Zorhan Bassong (Sporting Kansas City) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 50' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Célio Pompeu's (St. Louis CITY SC) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 3% is saved by John Pulskamp. |
| 52' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Dejan Joveljic's (Sporting Kansas City) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 6% misses to the left. |
| 53' | Foul | Robert Voloder (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Cedric Teuchert (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 54' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Dejan Joveljic's (Sporting Kansas City) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 14% is saved by Roman BĂŒrki. |
| 55' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Marcel Hartel's (St. Louis CITY SC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 33% is saved by John Pulskamp. |
| 56' | Substitution | Substitution, Sporting Kansas City. Tim Leibold replaces Nemanja Radoja. |
| 58' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. JoĂŁo Klauss's (St. Louis CITY SC) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 22% misses to the left. |
| 59' | Foul | Andrew Brody (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Célio Pompeu (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 59' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. DĂĄniel SallĂłi's (Sporting Kansas City) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 11% misses to the right. |
| 60' | Substitution | Substitution, St. Louis CITY SC. Xande Silva replaces Cedric Teuchert. |
| 60' | Substitution | Substitution, St. Louis CITY SC. Simon Becher replaces JoĂŁo Klauss. |
| 60' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. DĂĄniel SallĂłi's (Sporting Kansas City) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 13% misses to the right. |
| 62' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Marcel Hartel's (St. Louis CITY SC) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 10% is saved by John Pulskamp. |
| 63' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (St. Louis CITY SC). Executed by Marcel Hartel. |
| 63' | Foul | Manu GarcĂa (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Akil Watts (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 64' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Conrad Wallem's (St. Louis CITY SC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is saved by John Pulskamp. |
| 64' | Foul | Shapi Suleymanov (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Célio Pompeu (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 66' | Foul | DĂĄniel SallĂłi (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Akil Watts (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 67' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Dejan Joveljic's (Sporting Kansas City) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 7% is saved by Roman BĂŒrki. |
| 69' | Foul | Xande Silva (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jacob Bartlett (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 71' | Goal | Goal! 2:1. Tim Leibold (Sporting Kansas City) scored with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 33% to the lower left central zone. Assisted by DĂĄniel SallĂłi. |
| 71' | Foul | Xande Silva (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jansen Miller (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 72' | Foul | Tim Leibold (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Timo Baumgartl (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 73' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (St. Louis CITY SC). Executed by Marcel Hartel. |
| 76' | Foul | Shapi Suleymanov (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Célio Pompeu (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 76' | Substitution | Substitution, Sporting Kansas City. Khiry Shelton replaces Andrew Brody. |
| 77' | Goal | Goal! 2:2. Dejan Joveljic (Sporting Kansas City) scored with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 7% to the lower right zone. Assisted by Shapi Suleymanov. |
| 78' | Substitution | Substitution, St. Louis CITY SC. Joseph Zalinsky replaces Akil Watts. |
| 78' | Substitution | Substitution, St. Louis CITY SC. Henry Kessler replaces Timo Baumgartl. |
| 80' | Foul | Foul by Jacob Bartlett (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 81' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Kyle Hiebert's (St. Louis CITY SC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 9% is blocked by Zorhan Bassong. |
| 82' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Xande Silva's (St. Louis CITY SC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Jacob Bartlett. |
| 82' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Simon Becher's (St. Louis CITY SC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 9% misses to the left. |
| 82' | Substitution | Substitution, St. Louis CITY SC. Jake Girdwood-Reich replaces Tomas Ostrak. |
| 83' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Simon Becher's (St. Louis CITY SC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 45% is saved by John Pulskamp. |
| 84' | Foul | Tim Leibold (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Joseph Zalinsky (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 84' | Caution | Joseph Zalinsky (St. Louis CITY SC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 85' | Foul | Manu GarcĂa (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jake Girdwood-Reich (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 87' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (St. Louis CITY SC). Executed by Marcel Hartel. |
| 88' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Célio Pompeu's (St. Louis CITY SC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by Dåniel Sallói. |
| 88' | Offside | Offside, St. Louis CITY SC. Kyle Hiebert is caught offside. |
| 88' | Foul | Dejan Joveljic (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Joseph Zalinsky (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 90' | Foul | DĂĄniel SallĂłi (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Xande Silva (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 90'+1' | Substitution | Substitution, Sporting Kansas City. Mason Toye replaces Dejan Joveljic. |
| 90'+5' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, St. Louis CITY SC 2, Sporting Kansas City 2. |
| 90'+5' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
ST. LOUIS â Dejan JoveljiÄ has been the man for Sporting Kansas City in crucial moments.
ST. LOUIS â Dejan JoveljiÄ has been the man for Sporting Kansas City in crucial moments.
Since arriving at his new club in a blockbuster trade this winter after helping key the LA Galaxy's MLS Cup title run in 2024, the Serbian striker has found the back of the net six times, crucial in kick-starting the sideâs uptick in form since Kerry Zavagnin took over for Peter Vermes.
On Wednesday, JoveljiÄ was up for the moment again, netting a 77th-minute equalizer to secure a lively 2-2 draw at Midwest rivals St. Louis CITY SC. Just last month, he netted a brace against St. Louis on Zavagnin's debut as interim coach.
"It looks like I like these derby games," JoveljiÄ quipped postmatch. "Can we play them maybe every week? That would be awesome.
"A bad start, but in the end we showed that we can come back and I'm happy because I scored and we bounced back. Itâs huge and a good one point. Maybe we could take all three points, but at the end I think that's a fair score to share the points."
JoveljiÄ had already demonstrated his big-game chops before he arrived at Sporting KC. In Los Angeles, he grabbed a brace in last Septemberâs El TrĂĄfico win. He then scored the goal that secured the Galaxy their MLS Cup last December, capping off a six-goal, two-assist performance during LAâs postseason run.
His goal Wednesday night in St. Louis was the exclamation mark on a dramatic comeback from the visitors.
"Tonight was one of those moments where courage and bravery and the winning mentality really shone through," Zavagnin said postgame. "That's probably the story of the night because I don't think we necessarily deserved to be down 2-0.
"But we were and we can't control that. We can't control the result. But we can control our attitude. And the way the guys persevered throughout the game was probably what the storyline is all about."
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 3' | Foul | Marco Reus (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Nathan Harriel (Philadelphia Union). |
| 5' | Foul | Lucas Sanabria (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Nathan Harriel (Philadelphia Union). |
| 6' | Caution | Nathan Harriel (Philadelphia Union) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 7' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (LA Galaxy). Executed by Marco Reus. |
| 9' | Offside | Offside, LA Galaxy. Marco Reus is caught offside. |
| 11' | Foul | Lucas Sanabria (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jovan Lukic (Philadelphia Union). |
| 13' | Foul | Bruno Damiani (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Isaiah Parente (LA Galaxy). |
| 13' | Foul | Bruno Damiani (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Emiro Garces (LA Galaxy). |
| 14' | FreeKick | Free kick saved. Quinn Sullivan's (Philadelphia Union) with right footed shot from the left wing with an xG of 4% is saved by John McCarthy. |
| 14' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Jakob Glesnes's (Philadelphia Union) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 6% misses to the left. |
| 15' | Foul | Nathan Harriel (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Marco Reus (LA Galaxy). |
| 16' | Foul | Emiro Garces (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Tai Baribo (Philadelphia Union). |
| 20' | Foul | Jovan Lukic (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Lucas Sanabria (LA Galaxy). |
| 20' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Jovan Lukic's (Philadelphia Union) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Maya Yoshida. |
| 22' | Foul | Francis Westfield (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Diego FagĂșndez (LA Galaxy). |
| 27' | Foul | Bruno Damiani (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Maya Yoshida (LA Galaxy). |
| 27' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Bruno Damiani's (Philadelphia Union) with left footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Isaiah Parente. |
| 27' | Foul | Diego FagĂșndez (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Bruno Damiani (Philadelphia Union). |
| 30' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Bruno Damiani's (Philadelphia Union) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 21% goes over to the left. |
| 31' | Goal | Goal! 0:1. Mauricio Cuevas (LA Galaxy) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 17% to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Marco Reus. |
| 33' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Philadelphia Union). Executed by Kai Wagner. |
| 34' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (LA Galaxy). Executed by Marco Reus. |
| 35' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Francis Westfield's (Philadelphia Union) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 7% is saved by John McCarthy. |
| 36' | ShotAtGoal | Diego FagĂșndez (LA Galaxy) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 29%. |
| 37' | Goal | Goal! 0:2. Diego FagĂșndez (LA Galaxy) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 46% to the lower right zone. Assisted by Marco Reus, second assist by Mauricio Cuevas. |
| 39' | Foul | Mauricio Cuevas (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kai Wagner (Philadelphia Union). |
| 41' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Philadelphia Union). Executed by Kai Wagner. |
| 42' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Francis Westfield's (Philadelphia Union) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 7% is blocked by Miki Yamane. |
| 42' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Philadelphia Union). Executed by Kai Wagner. |
| 42' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Bruno Damiani's (Philadelphia Union) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 12% is saved by John McCarthy. |
| 45'+2' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Bruno Damiani's (Philadelphia Union) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 14% is blocked by Miki Yamane. |
| 45'+3' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Bruno Damiani's (Philadelphia Union) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 5% is saved by John McCarthy. |
| 45'+5' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, Philadelphia Union 0, LA Galaxy 2. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: Philadelphia Union 0, LA Galaxy 2. |
| 46' | Foul | Maya Yoshida (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Bruno Damiani (Philadelphia Union). |
| 47' | Foul | Nathan Harriel (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Mauricio Cuevas (LA Galaxy). |
| 48' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Philadelphia Union). Executed by Kai Wagner. |
| 48' | ShotAtGoal | Jakob Glesnes (Philadelphia Union) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 10%. |
| 48' | Goal | Goal! 1:2. Nathan Harriel (Philadelphia Union) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 11% to the middle left zone. Assisted by Jakob Glesnes, second assist by Kai Wagner. |
| 50' | Goal | Goal! 2:2. Tai Baribo (Philadelphia Union) scored with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 8% to the middle left zone. Assisted by Danley Jean Jacques. |
| 53' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Danley Jean Jacques's (Philadelphia Union) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 13% goes over to the right. |
| 54' | Foul | Foul by Marco Reus (LA Galaxy). |
| 58' | Substitution | Substitution, Philadelphia Union. Mikael Uhre replaces Bruno Damiani. |
| 58' | Substitution | Substitution, Philadelphia Union. Alejandro Bedoya replaces Quinn Sullivan. |
| 60' | Foul | Jakob Glesnes (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Marco Reus (LA Galaxy). |
| 60' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Alejandro Bedoya's (Philadelphia Union) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 18% goes over. |
| 61' | Substitution | Substitution, LA Galaxy. Christian RamĂrez replaces Elijah Wynder. |
| 61' | Foul | Isaiah Parente (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Mikael Uhre (Philadelphia Union). |
| 63' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Philadelphia Union). Executed by Kai Wagner. |
| 65' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Mikael Uhre's (Philadelphia Union) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 9% is blocked by Maya Yoshida. |
| 65' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Philadelphia Union). Executed by Kai Wagner. |
| 67' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Philadelphia Union). Executed by Kai Wagner. |
| 68' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Tai Baribo's (Philadelphia Union) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 10% misses to the right. |
| 70' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Mikael Uhre's (Philadelphia Union) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 44% is saved by John McCarthy. |
| 71' | Substitution | Substitution, LA Galaxy. Tucker Lepley replaces Lucas Sanabria. |
| 71' | Substitution | Substitution, LA Galaxy. JuliĂĄn Aude replaces Mauricio Cuevas. |
| 72' | Offside | Offside, Philadelphia Union. Tai Baribo is caught offside. |
| 76' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Philadelphia Union). Executed by Kai Wagner. |
| 80' | Offside | Offside, LA Galaxy. JuliĂĄn Aude is caught offside. |
| 81' | Foul | Indiana Vassilev (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Tucker Lepley (LA Galaxy). |
| 81' | ShotAtGoal | Jakob Glesnes (Philadelphia Union) with right footed shot from the right side of the box. |
| 81' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Mikael Uhre's (Philadelphia Union) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 17% is blocked by Emiro Garces. |
| 82' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Philadelphia Union). Executed by Kai Wagner. |
| 82' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Francis Westfield's (Philadelphia Union) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 7% is saved by John McCarthy. |
| 84' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Alejandro Bedoya's (Philadelphia Union) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 7% is blocked by John Nelson. |
| 84' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Francis Westfield's (Philadelphia Union) with left footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 7% is blocked by Maya Yoshida. |
| 85' | Substitution | Substitution, Philadelphia Union. Olwethu Makhanya replaces Francis Westfield. |
| 85' | Substitution | Substitution, Philadelphia Union. Cavan Sullivan replaces Indiana Vassilev. |
| 85' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Philadelphia Union). Executed by Kai Wagner. |
| 89' | ShotAtGoal | Danley Jean Jacques (Philadelphia Union) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 11%. |
| 90' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Christian RamĂrez's (LA Galaxy) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 23% goes over to the left. |
| 90'+3' | Foul | Marco Reus (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Tai Baribo (Philadelphia Union). |
| 90'+4' | Substitution | Substitution, LA Galaxy. Eriq Zavaleta replaces Emiro Garces. |
| 90'+6' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Philadelphia Union). Executed by Kai Wagner. |
| 90'+6' | Goal | Goal! 3:2. Tai Baribo (Philadelphia Union) scored with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 44% to the top left corner. Assisted by Mikael Uhre, second assist by Alejandro Bedoya. |
| 90'+8' | Caution | Christian RamĂrez (LA Galaxy) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 90'+9' | Foul | Mikael Uhre (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by John Nelson (LA Galaxy). |
| 90'+9' | Caution | John Nelson (LA Galaxy) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 90'+11' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Philadelphia Union). Executed by Kai Wagner. |
| 90'+11' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, Philadelphia Union 3, LA Galaxy 2. |
| 90'+11' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
For the better part of 96 minutes, it seemed like the Philadelphia Unionâs 13-year winless run against the LA Galaxy would continue.
For the better part of 96 minutes, it seemed like the Philadelphia Unionâs 13-year winless run against the LA Galaxy would continue.
Enter Tai Baribo.
With two of the Unionâs three second-half goals, the Israeli striker continued to boost his Golden Boot presented by Audi credentials (league-leading 10 tallies), helping his team turn a 2-0 hole into a thrilling 3-2 win at Subaru Park.
âI really, really, really wanted to win,â Baribo said postgame. âI didnât care who scored, and I just wanted to win.â
It would have been easy for the Union to overlook a home game against the winless, last-place Galaxy. Union head coach Bradley Carnell and his staff knew they couldnât.
While the reigning MLS Cup champions are enduring a historic run of misfortune, theyâre still a team the Union hadnât beaten since the 4th of July in 2012. They showed what theyâre capable of in the first half, jumping to a two-goal lead, fueled by a pair of assists from Marco Reus.
âWe knew this was going to be a really tough one,â Carnell said postgame. âThis was the trap of all trap games⊠then we helped LA get off to a flying start, where we had only ourselves to blame. But a really good response from the boys.â
Less than three minutes after the second-half kickoff, the Union had already cut into the deficit through defender Nathan Harriel. Two minutes later, Baribo found the equalizer before ultimately scoring the winner against an exhausted, pinned-in Galaxy defense.
âWe had to dig deep,â Carnell added. âWe had to show that we are a good team. We had to show that we can come back in tough moments. We had to show that the points we gave up against Columbus [last week] was a glitch. And we also proved that we can solve puzzles in 45 minutes.â
âBut we donât want to do this in every game. It takes a few years off my life, I think,â Carnell added.
After scoring an impressive 16 goals in 26 matches across all competitions last season, Baribo has picked up right where he left off in 2025 and bettered it. After 13 games, he has jumped clear of the competition in the Golden Boot race.
âI think itâs important for everybody, but especially for a striker to get confidence,â Baribo said. âThe defense can see it from the other side. Sometimes itâs really tight in the box, but Iâm always trying to put [myself] in the best position to get involved.â
In addition to pulling ahead of some of the other top strikers from around the league, such as Chicho Arango, Hugo Cuypers and Brian White, Baribo completed his third multi-goal game of 2025. He became the quickest player in Union history to reach double digits and is one of just two players in MLS averaging more than a goal per 90 minutes played.
âThere are different ways that [Baribo] can score goals,â Carnell said. âOn the ground, he can make a near post run and tap them home, his movement off the shoulder finding the aerial balls like he did with the chipped ball from Mika [Uhre].â
âI think that just shows that he has the complete package, is unassumingly excellent in the air with the timing of his jumping, he hangs in the air. Iâm just happy that he survived the 90 [minutes] as well."
One of the storylines to follow in the league this season has been the steady emergence of 15-year-old homegrown Cavan Sullivan, the Unionâs top prospect. He made his fourth appearance of the season off the bench, but this time, it was more than just a cameo; the rising star was involved in the creation of Philly's game-winner.
As the seconds ticked away, Sullivan kept a Union attack alive by making an excellent lobbed pass to 38-year-old Alejandro Bedoya. He knocked the ball on for Uhre, who ultimately got the assist on Bariboâs late tally.
And though the pass before the secondary assist wonât show up on the scoresheet, it could be an important moment as Sullivan establishes himself in MLS.
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 3' | Foul | Marco Reus (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Nathan Harriel (Philadelphia Union). |
| 5' | Foul | Lucas Sanabria (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Nathan Harriel (Philadelphia Union). |
| 6' | Caution | Nathan Harriel (Philadelphia Union) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 7' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (LA Galaxy). Executed by Marco Reus. |
| 9' | Offside | Offside, LA Galaxy. Marco Reus is caught offside. |
| 11' | Foul | Lucas Sanabria (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jovan Lukic (Philadelphia Union). |
| 13' | Foul | Bruno Damiani (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Isaiah Parente (LA Galaxy). |
| 13' | Foul | Bruno Damiani (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Emiro Garces (LA Galaxy). |
| 14' | FreeKick | Free kick saved. Quinn Sullivan's (Philadelphia Union) with right footed shot from the left wing with an xG of 4% is saved by John McCarthy. |
| 14' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Jakob Glesnes's (Philadelphia Union) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 6% misses to the left. |
| 15' | Foul | Nathan Harriel (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Marco Reus (LA Galaxy). |
| 16' | Foul | Emiro Garces (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Tai Baribo (Philadelphia Union). |
| 20' | Foul | Jovan Lukic (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Lucas Sanabria (LA Galaxy). |
| 20' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Jovan Lukic's (Philadelphia Union) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Maya Yoshida. |
| 22' | Foul | Francis Westfield (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Diego FagĂșndez (LA Galaxy). |
| 27' | Foul | Bruno Damiani (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Maya Yoshida (LA Galaxy). |
| 27' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Bruno Damiani's (Philadelphia Union) with left footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Isaiah Parente. |
| 27' | Foul | Diego FagĂșndez (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Bruno Damiani (Philadelphia Union). |
| 30' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Bruno Damiani's (Philadelphia Union) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 21% goes over to the left. |
| 31' | Goal | Goal! 0:1. Mauricio Cuevas (LA Galaxy) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 17% to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Marco Reus. |
| 33' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Philadelphia Union). Executed by Kai Wagner. |
| 34' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (LA Galaxy). Executed by Marco Reus. |
| 35' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Francis Westfield's (Philadelphia Union) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 7% is saved by John McCarthy. |
| 36' | ShotAtGoal | Diego FagĂșndez (LA Galaxy) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 29%. |
| 37' | Goal | Goal! 0:2. Diego FagĂșndez (LA Galaxy) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 46% to the lower right zone. Assisted by Marco Reus, second assist by Mauricio Cuevas. |
| 39' | Foul | Mauricio Cuevas (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kai Wagner (Philadelphia Union). |
| 41' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Philadelphia Union). Executed by Kai Wagner. |
| 42' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Francis Westfield's (Philadelphia Union) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 7% is blocked by Miki Yamane. |
| 42' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Philadelphia Union). Executed by Kai Wagner. |
| 42' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Bruno Damiani's (Philadelphia Union) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 12% is saved by John McCarthy. |
| 45'+2' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Bruno Damiani's (Philadelphia Union) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 14% is blocked by Miki Yamane. |
| 45'+3' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Bruno Damiani's (Philadelphia Union) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 5% is saved by John McCarthy. |
| 45'+5' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, Philadelphia Union 0, LA Galaxy 2. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: Philadelphia Union 0, LA Galaxy 2. |
| 46' | Foul | Maya Yoshida (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Bruno Damiani (Philadelphia Union). |
| 47' | Foul | Nathan Harriel (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Mauricio Cuevas (LA Galaxy). |
| 48' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Philadelphia Union). Executed by Kai Wagner. |
| 48' | ShotAtGoal | Jakob Glesnes (Philadelphia Union) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 10%. |
| 48' | Goal | Goal! 1:2. Nathan Harriel (Philadelphia Union) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 11% to the middle left zone. Assisted by Jakob Glesnes, second assist by Kai Wagner. |
| 50' | Goal | Goal! 2:2. Tai Baribo (Philadelphia Union) scored with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 8% to the middle left zone. Assisted by Danley Jean Jacques. |
| 53' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Danley Jean Jacques's (Philadelphia Union) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 13% goes over to the right. |
| 54' | Foul | Foul by Marco Reus (LA Galaxy). |
| 58' | Substitution | Substitution, Philadelphia Union. Mikael Uhre replaces Bruno Damiani. |
| 58' | Substitution | Substitution, Philadelphia Union. Alejandro Bedoya replaces Quinn Sullivan. |
| 60' | Foul | Jakob Glesnes (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Marco Reus (LA Galaxy). |
| 60' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Alejandro Bedoya's (Philadelphia Union) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 18% goes over. |
| 61' | Substitution | Substitution, LA Galaxy. Christian RamĂrez replaces Elijah Wynder. |
| 61' | Foul | Isaiah Parente (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Mikael Uhre (Philadelphia Union). |
| 63' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Philadelphia Union). Executed by Kai Wagner. |
| 65' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Mikael Uhre's (Philadelphia Union) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 9% is blocked by Maya Yoshida. |
| 65' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Philadelphia Union). Executed by Kai Wagner. |
| 67' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Philadelphia Union). Executed by Kai Wagner. |
| 68' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Tai Baribo's (Philadelphia Union) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 10% misses to the right. |
| 70' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Mikael Uhre's (Philadelphia Union) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 44% is saved by John McCarthy. |
| 71' | Substitution | Substitution, LA Galaxy. Tucker Lepley replaces Lucas Sanabria. |
| 71' | Substitution | Substitution, LA Galaxy. JuliĂĄn Aude replaces Mauricio Cuevas. |
| 72' | Offside | Offside, Philadelphia Union. Tai Baribo is caught offside. |
| 76' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Philadelphia Union). Executed by Kai Wagner. |
| 80' | Offside | Offside, LA Galaxy. JuliĂĄn Aude is caught offside. |
| 81' | Foul | Indiana Vassilev (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Tucker Lepley (LA Galaxy). |
| 81' | ShotAtGoal | Jakob Glesnes (Philadelphia Union) with right footed shot from the right side of the box. |
| 81' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Mikael Uhre's (Philadelphia Union) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 17% is blocked by Emiro Garces. |
| 82' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Philadelphia Union). Executed by Kai Wagner. |
| 82' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Francis Westfield's (Philadelphia Union) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 7% is saved by John McCarthy. |
| 84' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Alejandro Bedoya's (Philadelphia Union) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 7% is blocked by John Nelson. |
| 84' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Francis Westfield's (Philadelphia Union) with left footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 7% is blocked by Maya Yoshida. |
| 85' | Substitution | Substitution, Philadelphia Union. Olwethu Makhanya replaces Francis Westfield. |
| 85' | Substitution | Substitution, Philadelphia Union. Cavan Sullivan replaces Indiana Vassilev. |
| 85' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Philadelphia Union). Executed by Kai Wagner. |
| 89' | ShotAtGoal | Danley Jean Jacques (Philadelphia Union) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 11%. |
| 90' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Christian RamĂrez's (LA Galaxy) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 23% goes over to the left. |
| 90'+3' | Foul | Marco Reus (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Tai Baribo (Philadelphia Union). |
| 90'+4' | Substitution | Substitution, LA Galaxy. Eriq Zavaleta replaces Emiro Garces. |
| 90'+6' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Philadelphia Union). Executed by Kai Wagner. |
| 90'+6' | Goal | Goal! 3:2. Tai Baribo (Philadelphia Union) scored with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 44% to the top left corner. Assisted by Mikael Uhre, second assist by Alejandro Bedoya. |
| 90'+8' | Caution | Christian RamĂrez (LA Galaxy) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 90'+9' | Foul | Mikael Uhre (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by John Nelson (LA Galaxy). |
| 90'+9' | Caution | John Nelson (LA Galaxy) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 90'+11' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Philadelphia Union). Executed by Kai Wagner. |
| 90'+11' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, Philadelphia Union 3, LA Galaxy 2. |
| 90'+11' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
Diego FagĂșndez has been a staple in Major League Soccer over the last 15 seasons. On Wednesday, he joined the leagueâs statistical elite.
Diego FagĂșndez has been a staple in Major League Soccer over the last 15 seasons. On Wednesday, he joined the leagueâs statistical elite.
With the last-place LA Galaxy leading on the road against the Philadelphia Union, German playmaker Marco Reus fed a simple bouncing pass into the path of FagĂșndez, who netted his 75th MLS goal.
Although FagĂșndez sent his side into the locker room with a 2-0 halftime lead, the Galaxy were unable to hang on to their advantage, dropping a heartbreaking 3-2 scoreline at Subaru Park.
The goal makes him just the eighth player in league history to reach the 75-goal, 75-assist landmark. That distinction places him in a tier among MLSâs true greats.
Still just 30 years old, FagĂșndez seems on course to crack the top 10 by the end of the season, as heâs just eight games behind Chris Wondolowski.
For the struggling Galaxy, their start in Philadelphia initially provided a breath of fresh air as Reus recorded his first two assists of the season. But their inability to close out their first win of the season leaves plenty of questions ahead of a massive El TrĂĄfico clash against LAFC on Sunday Night Soccer presented by Continental Tire (9 pm ET | MLS Season Pass, Apple TV+).
"We just need that one win and it hurts," said the Galaxy midfielder postgame. "Like, as much as I am happy about the goal and being able to have 75 goals and 75 assists, it just is not the same. I would take a win any day.
"But at the same time, it's something so cool to accomplish. But like I said, I trade that for a win every day."
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 1' | Foul | Nathan Ordaz (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Edwin Cerrillo (LA Galaxy). |
| 6' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Gabriel Pec's (LA Galaxy) with left footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 14% is saved by Hugo Lloris. |
| 6' | Goal | Goal! 1:0. Marco Reus (LA Galaxy) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 48% to the bottom left corner. |
| 9' | Foul | Gabriel Pec (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ryan Hollingshead (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 9' | Foul | Nathan Ordaz (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Emiro Garces (LA Galaxy). |
| 10' | Foul | Diego FagĂșndez (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sergi Palencia (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 11' | Foul | Nathan Ordaz (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Emiro Garces (LA Galaxy). |
| 12' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. David MartĂnez's (Los Angeles Football Club) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% goes over. |
| 13' | Goal | Goal! 1:1. Denis Bouanga (Los Angeles Football Club) scored with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% to the lower right central zone. Assisted by Marco Delgado. |
| 14' | Offside | Offside, LA Galaxy. Christian RamĂrez is caught offside. |
| 20' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Timothy Tillman's (Los Angeles Football Club) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 7% is saved by John McCarthy. |
| 20' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Diego FagĂșndez's (LA Galaxy) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 14% is blocked by Sergi Palencia. |
| 21' | Foul | Gabriel Pec (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ryan Hollingshead (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 25' | Foul | Gabriel Pec (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Marco Delgado (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 25' | Caution | Marco Delgado (Los Angeles Football Club) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 26' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Gabriel Pec's (LA Galaxy) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 6% is blocked by Eddie Segura. |
| 26' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. John Nelson's (LA Galaxy) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% misses to the right. |
| 27' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. David MartĂnez's (Los Angeles Football Club) with left footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% goes over to the left. |
| 29' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Marco Reus's (LA Galaxy) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 12% is blocked by Aaron Long. |
| 29' | Offside | Offside, Los Angeles Football Club. Nathan Ordaz is caught offside. |
| 30' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Gabriel Pec's (LA Galaxy) with left footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% is saved by Hugo Lloris. |
| 33' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Nathan Ordaz's (Los Angeles Football Club) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 12% goes over. |
| 36' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Marco Delgado's (Los Angeles Football Club) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 8% is blocked by Edwin Cerrillo. |
| 37' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Los Angeles Football Club). Executed by Denis Bouanga. |
| 38' | Foul | Sergi Palencia (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Lucas Sanabria (LA Galaxy). |
| 39' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. David MartĂnez's (Los Angeles Football Club) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 8% is blocked by Marco Reus. |
| 39' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Eddie Segura's (Los Angeles Football Club) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 19% misses to the right. |
| 41' | Foul | David MartĂnez (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Diego FagĂșndez (LA Galaxy). |
| 43' | FreeKick | Free kick missed. Denis Bouanga's (Los Angeles Football Club) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% goes over. |
| 44' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Denis Bouanga's (Los Angeles Football Club) with right footed shot from the left wing with an xG of 1% goes over to the right. |
| 45'+2' | Foul | Marco Delgado (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Miki Yamane (LA Galaxy). |
| 45'+2' | Caution | Miki Yamane (LA Galaxy) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 45'+3' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, LA Galaxy 1, Los Angeles Football Club 1. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: LA Galaxy 1, Los Angeles Football Club 1. |
| 46' | Foul | Denis Bouanga (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Gabriel Pec (LA Galaxy). |
| 48' | Caution | Sergi Palencia (Los Angeles Football Club) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 48' | Foul | Diego FagĂșndez (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sergi Palencia (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 50' | Goal | Goal! 1:2. Nathan Ordaz (Los Angeles Football Club) scored with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 37% to the middle left zone. Assisted by Ryan Hollingshead. |
| 51' | Foul | Miki Yamane (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Denis Bouanga (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 54' | Foul | Denis Bouanga (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Miki Yamane (LA Galaxy). |
| 55' | Foul | Timothy Tillman (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Lucas Sanabria (LA Galaxy). |
| 61' | Substitution | Substitution, Los Angeles Football Club. Jeremy Ebobisse replaces Nathan Ordaz. |
| 61' | Substitution | Substitution, Los Angeles Football Club. Cengiz Ănder replaces David MartĂnez. |
| 61' | Substitution | Substitution, LA Galaxy. Joseph Paintsil replaces Christian RamĂrez. |
| 63' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (LA Galaxy). Executed by Marco Reus. |
| 63' | Foul | Timothy Tillman (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Lucas Sanabria (LA Galaxy). |
| 64' | Foul | Joseph Paintsil (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Igor Jesus (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 68' | Foul | Joseph Paintsil (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ryan Hollingshead (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 69' | Substitution | Substitution, Los Angeles Football Club. Frankie Amaya replaces Marco Delgado. |
| 71' | Substitution | Substitution, LA Galaxy. JuliĂĄn Aude replaces John Nelson. |
| 71' | Substitution | Substitution, LA Galaxy. Isaiah Parente replaces Diego FagĂșndez. |
| 72' | Foul | Miki Yamane (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Denis Bouanga (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 73' | Caution | Denis Bouanga (Los Angeles Football Club) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 74' | Foul | Igor Jesus (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Joseph Paintsil (LA Galaxy). |
| 75' | Foul | Cengiz Ănder (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by JuliĂĄn Aude (LA Galaxy). |
| 75' | Substitution | Substitution, Los Angeles Football Club. Marlon Santos replaces Timothy Tillman. |
| 76' | Foul | Igor Jesus (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Lucas Sanabria (LA Galaxy). |
| 77' | Foul | Cengiz Ănder (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Edwin Cerrillo (LA Galaxy). |
| 77' | Caution | Edwin Cerrillo (LA Galaxy) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 78' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Cengiz Ănder's (Los Angeles Football Club) with left footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 6% is blocked by Maya Yoshida. |
| 78' | Offside | Offside, LA Galaxy. Gabriel Pec is caught offside. |
| 78' | GoalDisallowed | Gabriel Pec (LA Galaxy) disallowed a goal due to offside. |
| 83' | Substitution | Substitution, LA Galaxy. Mauricio Cuevas replaces Miki Yamane. |
| 83' | Substitution | Substitution, LA Galaxy. Matheus Nascimento replaces Lucas Sanabria. |
| 85' | Foul | Gabriel Pec (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Aaron Long (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 87' | Goal | Goal! 2:2. Marco Reus (LA Galaxy) scored from free kick with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 7% to the middle right zone. |
| 90'+1' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Gabriel Pec's (LA Galaxy) with left footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 7% goes over. |
| 90'+6' | Foul | Denis Bouanga (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Gabriel Pec (LA Galaxy). |
| 90'+7' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Ryan Hollingshead's (Los Angeles Football Club) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 23% is saved by John McCarthy. |
| 90'+8' | Foul | Mauricio Cuevas (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ryan Hollingshead (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 90'+9' | Foul | Gabriel Pec (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Aaron Long (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 90'+10' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. JuliĂĄn Aude's (LA Galaxy) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 6% is blocked by Aaron Long. |
| 90'+11' | Foul | Matheus Nascimento (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Frankie Amaya (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 90'+11' | Foul | Eddie Segura (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by JuliĂĄn Aude (LA Galaxy). |
| 90'+12' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
| 90'+12' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, LA Galaxy 2, Los Angeles Football Club 2. |
CARSON, Calif. â There's just something about El TrĂĄfico.
CARSON, Calif. â There's just something about El TrĂĄfico.
In the first 2025 edition of the raucous LA derby, Marco Reus brought the inevitable Hollywood star power with a brace to secure a draw at home for reigning MLS Cup champions LA Galaxy, 2-2, against bitter crosstown rivals LAFC.
âI like these games, especially when we play at home with our own club,â Reus said post-game at Dignity Health Sports Park.
âSo for me, it's always an opportunity to step up for the team and for myself as well. It was a big game.â
With Riqui Puig out until the summer, Reus was expected to fill the Spaniard's free No. 10 role for the Galaxy this season. However, the 35-year-oldâs own knee issue has limited his minutes.
As the former Borussia Dortmund star has returned to action over the past month or so, Reus has flipped a switch with six goal contributions in his last five matches â highlighted by a late, equalizing free kick past legendary French goalkeeper Hugo Lloris to secure a point in the derby.
âIâve had these kind of situations a thousand times in my career, so I know what I have to do in this situation,â Reus said. "I'm not watching like, 'Okay, the ref is going to blow the whistle, and then I have to shoot now.' I have to stay calm, just concentrate on the situation and then hopefully it goes in.
"This time I was a little bit lucky, but it was a good chip as well.â
El TrĂĄfico also seems to bring the best out of Reus, who now has two goals and two assists in two matches against LAFC for the Gs.
âA hell of a finish by Marco on the free kick. We needed him to step up, and he did in that moment,â head coach Greg Vanney praised. âIâm proud of the guys.â
Until Puig returns, Reus continuing his stellar form will be crucial to any chances LA have at bouncing back this season.
âIt's important to have him on the field because we can rely on him to change the game as he could do last year and Riquiâs not there, but we have Marco Reus, so that's another good player too to kind of fill that spot," midfielder Edwin Cerrillo shared.
"Just to have him in the locker room with his experience and going through this tough stretch of games â he's the guy that continues with positivity around the locker room and everybody respects every time he speaks.â
For a team on a record 14-match winless streak to start the season, which ties the third-longest overall winless streak in MLS history, a point against their bitter rivals feels invaluable. It may not be three points, but snapping a five-game losing streak after Vanney received a contract extension is beginning to improve the vibes in Carson.
âItâs a derby, and for the fans, itâs very important for them that we keep fighting. We still believe in us, you saw that today," Reus said in a postgame interview with MLS Season Pass. "It was not an easy game for us, like the last games as well, but if we continue like this with the team chemistry, with not giving up, especially in this situation, we will come back.â
Still dwelling at the bottom of the league table without a win (0W-10L-4D; four points), the Galaxyâs experienced manager is not going to get ahead of himself.
âI honestly don't look at the standings because it doesn't make any sense. I know where we are. I know what our points are like,â Vanney said.
âWhat I look at is our performances and try to help make this team better and help our guys to prepare them to win. In our league, youâve got to start stacking some wins. You start stacking some wins and you can talk about whether the playoffs are a thing or not. I think for us it's just to start getting the first win, the second win and then going from there, and then I think it's a better time to have that discussion. But right now we've got to focus on one win at a time.â
To begin stacking results, the return of DP wingers Gabriel Pec and Joseph Paintsil must work hand-in-hand with Reus as they did on Sunday. When theyâre all on the pitch together, spaces open up for the German playmaker.
âHe's such a smooth customer,â Vanney said of Reus. âThe keys from Marco is getting on the ball, getting him in places where he can face forward, getting guys who are running with him and around him so that he can just deliver because his vision is so good and his touch is so soft.
"So again, I think as we continue to get healthy and get Joe around him and Gabe around him and guys who are going to give him those runs that he's going to help slide into players and pick out the passes that he needs to, it's going to help him a lot.â
Reus will look to keep his excellent form rolling with two more in-state rivalry matches. The Galaxy travel to expansion side San Diego FC on Saturday (4:45 pm ET | MLS Season Pass, Apple TV+; FOX, FOX Deportes) before returning home for a Cali Clasico against the San Jose Earthquakes the following Wednesday (10 pm ET | MLS Season Pass; FS1, FOX Deportes).
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 1' | ShotAtGoal | Luis Muriel (Orlando City) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 14%. |
| 3' | Foul | IvĂĄn Angulo (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ian Fray (Inter Miami CF). |
| 4' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Alex Freeman's (Orlando City) with header from the right side of the box with an xG of 6% goes over. |
| 6' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Noah Allen's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% goes over. |
| 9' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Lionel Messi's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by Robin Jansson. |
| 9' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Lionel Messi. |
| 11' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Ian Fray's (Inter Miami CF) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 5% misses to the left. |
| 11' | Foul | Marco PaĆĄaliÄ (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Noah Allen (Inter Miami CF). |
| 11' | Caution | Noah Allen (Inter Miami CF) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 13' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Orlando City). Executed by Luis Muriel. |
| 13' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Rodrigo Schlegel's (Orlando City) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 5% misses to the right. |
| 14' | Foul | Luis Muriel (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Maximiliano FalcĂłn (Inter Miami CF). |
| 15' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Marco PaĆĄaliÄ's (Orlando City) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 15% is blocked by Noah Allen. |
| 16' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Orlando City). Executed by MartĂn Ojeda. |
| 18' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Lionel Messi. |
| 19' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Lionel Messi's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% misses to the left. |
| 20' | Foul | Ian Fray (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by IvĂĄn Angulo (Orlando City). |
| 21' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Luis Muriel's (Orlando City) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 3% is saved by Oscar Ustari. |
| 21' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Luis SuĂĄrez's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 11% misses to the right. |
| 22' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Lionel Messi's (Inter Miami CF) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 5% is saved by Pedro Gallese. |
| 22' | Foul | Marco PaĆĄaliÄ (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Noah Allen (Inter Miami CF). |
| 24' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. IvĂĄn Angulo's (Orlando City) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 28% is saved by Oscar Ustari. |
| 24' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Luis Muriel's (Orlando City) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% goes over. |
| 25' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Marco PaĆĄaliÄ's (Orlando City) with left footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by Jordi Alba. |
| 26' | Foul | Maximiliano FalcĂłn (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Luis Muriel (Orlando City). |
| 30' | Foul | Joran Gerbet (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Luis SuĂĄrez (Inter Miami CF). |
| 31' | Foul | Robin Jansson (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Lionel Messi (Inter Miami CF). |
| 34' | Offside | Offside, Orlando City. MartĂn Ojeda is caught offside. |
| 35' | Foul | Lionel Messi (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by CĂ©sar AraĂșjo (Orlando City). |
| 36' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Lionel Messi. |
| 38' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Luis SuĂĄrez's (Inter Miami CF) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 15% misses to the left. |
| 39' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. MartĂn Ojeda's (Orlando City) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 55% is saved by Oscar Ustari. |
| 41' | Foul | Foul by Gonzalo LujĂĄn (Inter Miami CF). |
| 42' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Lionel Messi. |
| 43' | Goal | Goal! 0:1. Luis Muriel (Orlando City) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 15% to the central bottom zone. Assisted by Pedro Gallese. |
| 45'+1' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Jordi Alba. |
| 45'+1' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Gonzalo LujĂĄn's (Inter Miami CF) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 9% misses to the left. |
| 45'+2' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, Inter Miami CF 0, Orlando City 1. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: Inter Miami CF 0, Orlando City 1. |
| 47' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Jordi Alba. |
| 47' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. MartĂn Ojeda's (Orlando City) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 33% goes over. |
| 49' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Lionel Messi. |
| 50' | Foul | David Brekalo (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ian Fray (Inter Miami CF). |
| 52' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Alex Freeman's (Orlando City) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 18% is saved by Oscar Ustari. |
| 52' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. MartĂn Ojeda's (Orlando City) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 40% is blocked by Noah Allen. |
| 53' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Orlando City). Executed by MartĂn Ojeda. |
| 53' | Goal | Goal! 0:2. Marco PaĆĄaliÄ (Orlando City) scored with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 8% to the lower right zone. |
| 55' | Foul | Luis Muriel (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Maximiliano FalcĂłn (Inter Miami CF). |
| 55' | Caution | Maximiliano FalcĂłn (Inter Miami CF) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 56' | Foul | Lionel Messi (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Joran Gerbet (Orlando City). |
| 57' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. FafĂ Picault replaces Maximiliano FalcĂłn. |
| 58' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. Telasco Segovia replaces Ian Fray. |
| 59' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Lionel Messi's (Inter Miami CF) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 9% is blocked by Joran Gerbet. |
| 59' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Luis SuĂĄrez's (Inter Miami CF) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 5% is blocked by IvĂĄn Angulo. |
| 60' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Telasco Segovia. |
| 60' | Foul | Lionel Messi (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Joran Gerbet (Orlando City). |
| 61' | Substitution | Substitution, Orlando City. Kyle Smith replaces IvĂĄn Angulo. |
| 62' | FreeKick | Free kick blocked. Lionel Messi's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 5%. |
| 62' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Lionel Messi's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 13% is saved by Pedro Gallese. |
| 62' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Sergio Busquets's (Inter Miami CF) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 18% is blocked by Rodrigo Schlegel. |
| 62' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Tadeo Allende's (Inter Miami CF) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Alex Freeman. |
| 62' | Foul | Yannick Bright (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by MartĂn Ojeda (Orlando City). |
| 64' | Foul | Noah Allen (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Marco PaĆĄaliÄ (Orlando City). |
| 66' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Lionel Messi's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 4% is blocked by CĂ©sar AraĂșjo. |
| 66' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Telasco Segovia. |
| 66' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Yannick Bright's (Inter Miami CF) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 7% is blocked by Alex Freeman. |
| 68' | Foul | Jordi Alba (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Marco PaĆĄaliÄ (Orlando City). |
| 69' | Foul | Joran Gerbet (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Lionel Messi (Inter Miami CF). |
| 70' | Substitution | Substitution, Orlando City. Ramiro Enrique replaces Luis Muriel. |
| 70' | Substitution | Substitution, Orlando City. Dagur Thorhallsson replaces Marco PaĆĄaliÄ. |
| 73' | Foul | Rodrigo Schlegel (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Luis SuĂĄrez (Inter Miami CF). |
| 73' | Caution | Luis SuĂĄrez (Inter Miami CF) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 74' | Foul | Luis SuĂĄrez (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Robin Jansson (Orlando City). |
| 75' | Caution | Lionel Messi (Inter Miami CF) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 76' | FreeKick | Free kick missed. Lionel Messi's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 6% misses to the right. |
| 77' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. Allen Obando replaces Tadeo Allende. |
| 77' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. Federico Redondo replaces Yannick Bright. |
| 77' | Foul | Ramiro Enrique (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Noah Allen (Inter Miami CF). |
| 78' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Luis SuĂĄrez's (Inter Miami CF) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is saved by Pedro Gallese. |
| 79' | Foul | Rodrigo Schlegel (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Allen Obando (Inter Miami CF). |
| 80' | Foul | David Brekalo (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Telasco Segovia (Inter Miami CF). |
| 82' | Foul | CĂ©sar AraĂșjo (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Federico Redondo (Inter Miami CF). |
| 84' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Luis SuĂĄrez's (Inter Miami CF) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% is saved by Pedro Gallese. |
| 88' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Ramiro Enrique's (Orlando City) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 34% is saved by Oscar Ustari. |
| 88' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. Tomås Avilés replaces Gonzalo Lujån. |
| 89' | Substitution | Substitution, Orlando City. Duncan McGuire replaces MartĂn Ojeda. |
| 89' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Duncan McGuire's (Orlando City) with right footed shot from the right wing with an xG of 1% goes over to the right. |
| 90' | Foul | Foul by Alex Freeman (Orlando City). |
| 90' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. FafĂ Picault's (Inter Miami CF) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 6% goes over. |
| 90'+1' | Foul | CĂ©sar AraĂșjo (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Allen Obando (Inter Miami CF). |
| 90'+2' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Lionel Messi's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by David Brekalo. |
| 90'+4' | Goal | Goal! 0:3. Dagur Thorhallsson (Orlando City) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 52% to the upper left central zone. Assisted by Duncan McGuire, second assist by Kyle Smith. |
| 90'+6' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, Inter Miami CF 0, Orlando City 3. |
| 90'+6' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
Orlando City SC came out swinging against Lionel Messi, Luis SuĂĄrez, Jordi Alba and the rest of the Inter Miami CF squad for Sunday Night Soccer presented by Continental Tire.
Orlando City SC came out swinging against Lionel Messi, Luis SuĂĄrez, Jordi Alba and the rest of the Inter Miami CF squad for Sunday Night Soccer presented by Continental Tire.
The Lions netted three goals courtesy of Luis Muriel, Marco PaĆĄaliÄ and second-half substitute Dagur Dan Thorhallsson, cruising to yet another shutout win.
The 3-0 victory continues their incredible streak of 12 consecutive matches (6W-0L-6D) without a loss across all competitions.
Muriel continued his red-hot form, notching his sixth goal of the season to surpass his goal total from all of 2024.
âI have to admit, it is not a huge point of pride for me to have accomplished this,â shared the Colombian striker when asked about surpassing last yearâs totals. âI am, however, happy that I am going through this moment, that I am helping my team by scoring, which is most important, and I want to keep it going, help my team succeed.â
On the other end of the age and experience spectrum, MLS SuperDraft rookie Joran Gerbet continues to impress â especially when tasked with defending none other than Messi. The 23-year-old Frenchman is quickly proving himself a staple in Orlandoâs midfield.
âIâve said this a number of times already: we are so glad and so blessed to have Joran on our team. The quality he is developing is outstanding,â said Orlando boss Oscar Pareja.
âHe was playing against Leo [Messi]; he knew he needed to mark him, but he also knew he needed to make his mark on the game. It was a tremendous job. It needed to be done well.â
Between the sticks, Pedro Gallese kept a clean sheet by making four saves. The shutout made Orlando the first team to hold Inter Miami scoreless at Chase Stadium since Oct. 7, 2023, breaking the Heronsâ 24-match scoring streak.
It was the Peruvian international's sixth clean sheet of the year, and sixth in his last eight league matches, a stunning run of form which has vaulted the Lions up the Eastern Conference standings.
But Gallese didnât just keep a clean sheet; he also contributed with the rarest of feats for a goalkeeper: an assist.
âPedro made an incredible pass into space, and I was able to control that ball, it wasnât easy,â said Muriel, who finished off the play. âHe saw it â thatâs what was most important and most difficult.â
Orlando leave this match with not only bragging rights â at least until the reverse fixture on Aug. 10 at Inter&Co Stadium â but also an extended lead in the all-time series between the clubs, boasting six wins in 16 encounters across all competitions.
âThe commitment to the game plan was enormous,â Pareja told reporters. âThey wanted so badly to give the fans and the club this performance â the importance of it, and at this moment. The players played a great game.â
Pareja and his squad will look to carry this momentum into their next match when Nashville SC, currently above Orlando in the standings, visit for a US Open Cup Round of 16 clash on Wednesday (7:30 pm ET).
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 1' | ShotAtGoal | Luis Muriel (Orlando City) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 14%. |
| 3' | Foul | IvĂĄn Angulo (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ian Fray (Inter Miami CF). |
| 4' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Alex Freeman's (Orlando City) with header from the right side of the box with an xG of 6% goes over. |
| 6' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Noah Allen's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% goes over. |
| 9' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Lionel Messi's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by Robin Jansson. |
| 9' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Lionel Messi. |
| 11' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Ian Fray's (Inter Miami CF) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 5% misses to the left. |
| 11' | Foul | Marco PaĆĄaliÄ (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Noah Allen (Inter Miami CF). |
| 11' | Caution | Noah Allen (Inter Miami CF) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 13' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Orlando City). Executed by Luis Muriel. |
| 13' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Rodrigo Schlegel's (Orlando City) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 5% misses to the right. |
| 14' | Foul | Luis Muriel (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Maximiliano FalcĂłn (Inter Miami CF). |
| 15' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Marco PaĆĄaliÄ's (Orlando City) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 15% is blocked by Noah Allen. |
| 16' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Orlando City). Executed by MartĂn Ojeda. |
| 18' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Lionel Messi. |
| 19' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Lionel Messi's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% misses to the left. |
| 20' | Foul | Ian Fray (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by IvĂĄn Angulo (Orlando City). |
| 21' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Luis Muriel's (Orlando City) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 3% is saved by Oscar Ustari. |
| 21' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Luis SuĂĄrez's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 11% misses to the right. |
| 22' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Lionel Messi's (Inter Miami CF) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 5% is saved by Pedro Gallese. |
| 22' | Foul | Marco PaĆĄaliÄ (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Noah Allen (Inter Miami CF). |
| 24' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. IvĂĄn Angulo's (Orlando City) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 28% is saved by Oscar Ustari. |
| 24' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Luis Muriel's (Orlando City) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% goes over. |
| 25' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Marco PaĆĄaliÄ's (Orlando City) with left footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by Jordi Alba. |
| 26' | Foul | Maximiliano FalcĂłn (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Luis Muriel (Orlando City). |
| 30' | Foul | Joran Gerbet (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Luis SuĂĄrez (Inter Miami CF). |
| 31' | Foul | Robin Jansson (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Lionel Messi (Inter Miami CF). |
| 34' | Offside | Offside, Orlando City. MartĂn Ojeda is caught offside. |
| 35' | Foul | Lionel Messi (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by CĂ©sar AraĂșjo (Orlando City). |
| 36' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Lionel Messi. |
| 38' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Luis SuĂĄrez's (Inter Miami CF) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 15% misses to the left. |
| 39' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. MartĂn Ojeda's (Orlando City) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 55% is saved by Oscar Ustari. |
| 41' | Foul | Foul by Gonzalo LujĂĄn (Inter Miami CF). |
| 42' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Lionel Messi. |
| 43' | Goal | Goal! 0:1. Luis Muriel (Orlando City) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 15% to the central bottom zone. Assisted by Pedro Gallese. |
| 45'+1' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Jordi Alba. |
| 45'+1' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Gonzalo LujĂĄn's (Inter Miami CF) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 9% misses to the left. |
| 45'+2' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, Inter Miami CF 0, Orlando City 1. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: Inter Miami CF 0, Orlando City 1. |
| 47' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Jordi Alba. |
| 47' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. MartĂn Ojeda's (Orlando City) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 33% goes over. |
| 49' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Lionel Messi. |
| 50' | Foul | David Brekalo (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ian Fray (Inter Miami CF). |
| 52' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Alex Freeman's (Orlando City) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 18% is saved by Oscar Ustari. |
| 52' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. MartĂn Ojeda's (Orlando City) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 40% is blocked by Noah Allen. |
| 53' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Orlando City). Executed by MartĂn Ojeda. |
| 53' | Goal | Goal! 0:2. Marco PaĆĄaliÄ (Orlando City) scored with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 8% to the lower right zone. |
| 55' | Foul | Luis Muriel (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Maximiliano FalcĂłn (Inter Miami CF). |
| 55' | Caution | Maximiliano FalcĂłn (Inter Miami CF) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 56' | Foul | Lionel Messi (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Joran Gerbet (Orlando City). |
| 57' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. FafĂ Picault replaces Maximiliano FalcĂłn. |
| 58' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. Telasco Segovia replaces Ian Fray. |
| 59' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Lionel Messi's (Inter Miami CF) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 9% is blocked by Joran Gerbet. |
| 59' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Luis SuĂĄrez's (Inter Miami CF) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 5% is blocked by IvĂĄn Angulo. |
| 60' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Telasco Segovia. |
| 60' | Foul | Lionel Messi (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Joran Gerbet (Orlando City). |
| 61' | Substitution | Substitution, Orlando City. Kyle Smith replaces IvĂĄn Angulo. |
| 62' | FreeKick | Free kick blocked. Lionel Messi's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 5%. |
| 62' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Lionel Messi's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 13% is saved by Pedro Gallese. |
| 62' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Sergio Busquets's (Inter Miami CF) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 18% is blocked by Rodrigo Schlegel. |
| 62' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Tadeo Allende's (Inter Miami CF) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Alex Freeman. |
| 62' | Foul | Yannick Bright (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by MartĂn Ojeda (Orlando City). |
| 64' | Foul | Noah Allen (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Marco PaĆĄaliÄ (Orlando City). |
| 66' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Lionel Messi's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 4% is blocked by CĂ©sar AraĂșjo. |
| 66' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Telasco Segovia. |
| 66' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Yannick Bright's (Inter Miami CF) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 7% is blocked by Alex Freeman. |
| 68' | Foul | Jordi Alba (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Marco PaĆĄaliÄ (Orlando City). |
| 69' | Foul | Joran Gerbet (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Lionel Messi (Inter Miami CF). |
| 70' | Substitution | Substitution, Orlando City. Ramiro Enrique replaces Luis Muriel. |
| 70' | Substitution | Substitution, Orlando City. Dagur Thorhallsson replaces Marco PaĆĄaliÄ. |
| 73' | Foul | Rodrigo Schlegel (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Luis SuĂĄrez (Inter Miami CF). |
| 73' | Caution | Luis SuĂĄrez (Inter Miami CF) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 74' | Foul | Luis SuĂĄrez (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Robin Jansson (Orlando City). |
| 75' | Caution | Lionel Messi (Inter Miami CF) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 76' | FreeKick | Free kick missed. Lionel Messi's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 6% misses to the right. |
| 77' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. Allen Obando replaces Tadeo Allende. |
| 77' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. Federico Redondo replaces Yannick Bright. |
| 77' | Foul | Ramiro Enrique (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Noah Allen (Inter Miami CF). |
| 78' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Luis SuĂĄrez's (Inter Miami CF) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is saved by Pedro Gallese. |
| 79' | Foul | Rodrigo Schlegel (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Allen Obando (Inter Miami CF). |
| 80' | Foul | David Brekalo (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Telasco Segovia (Inter Miami CF). |
| 82' | Foul | CĂ©sar AraĂșjo (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Federico Redondo (Inter Miami CF). |
| 84' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Luis SuĂĄrez's (Inter Miami CF) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% is saved by Pedro Gallese. |
| 88' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Ramiro Enrique's (Orlando City) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 34% is saved by Oscar Ustari. |
| 88' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. Tomås Avilés replaces Gonzalo Lujån. |
| 89' | Substitution | Substitution, Orlando City. Duncan McGuire replaces MartĂn Ojeda. |
| 89' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Duncan McGuire's (Orlando City) with right footed shot from the right wing with an xG of 1% goes over to the right. |
| 90' | Foul | Foul by Alex Freeman (Orlando City). |
| 90' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. FafĂ Picault's (Inter Miami CF) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 6% goes over. |
| 90'+1' | Foul | CĂ©sar AraĂșjo (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Allen Obando (Inter Miami CF). |
| 90'+2' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Lionel Messi's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by David Brekalo. |
| 90'+4' | Goal | Goal! 0:3. Dagur Thorhallsson (Orlando City) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 52% to the upper left central zone. Assisted by Duncan McGuire, second assist by Kyle Smith. |
| 90'+6' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, Inter Miami CF 0, Orlando City 3. |
| 90'+6' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
It wasn't quite the Rivalry Week Lionel Messi and Inter Miami CF were hoping for.
It wasn't quite the Rivalry Week Lionel Messi and Inter Miami CF were hoping for.
The Herons were thoroughly ousted on their home field by Orlando City SC, who put on a comprehensive display at both ends of the pitch en route to a 3-0 Florida Derby victory in the opener of a Sunday Night Soccer presented by Continental Tire doubleheader.
With the win, Orlando became the first team to shut out Inter Miami at Chase Stadium since FC Cincinnati did so on Oct. 7, 2023. It broke a streak of 24 consecutive home matches with a goal.
After the match, Messi made his feelings clear on Miami's current predicament.
"The truth is it hurts to lose another game," said the legendary Argentine No. 10 in Spanish on MLS Season Pass. "Weâre going through a period of bad results, but we have to keep working and think about whatâs coming.
"We have three or four games left before the month ends, and we need to finish the best way possible to face the Club World Cup."
Since their 1-0 win over the Columbus Crew on April 19, Inter Miami have fallen into a slump, winning just once in seven matches across all competitions (1W-5L-1D).
The downtick in form has seen the Herons fall to sixth place in the Eastern Conference, seven points off the top spot.
But this poor stretch of results won't deter Messi and his Miami teammates from reaching the goals they set for themselves this season, and the Herons are determined to begin their turnaround when they visit East leaders Philadelphia Union next Saturday (7:30 pm ET | MLS Season Pass).
"We have to keep going because itâs a complicated moment, but weâre all united," stated Messi. "And now weâre really going to see if weâre a team. Itâs in the difficult moments. Because when everything is going well, it's very easy. But during tough times, like now, is when we have to be more united than ever, be a real team and get it done.
"I think we have the team to do it, so we just have to think about whatâs coming and get ready for Philadelphia."
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 4' | Foul | Ramiro Benetti (FC Dallas) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Brooklyn Raines (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 7' | Foul | Brooklyn Raines (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ramiro Benetti (FC Dallas). |
| 9' | Foul | Kaick Ferreira (FC Dallas) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sebastian Kowalczyk (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 11' | Foul | Pablo Ortiz (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Pedro Martins (FC Dallas). |
| 13' | Foul | OndĆej Lingr (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kaick Ferreira (FC Dallas). |
| 14' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Houston Dynamo FC). Executed by Jack McGlynn. |
| 14' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Griffin Dorsey's (Houston Dynamo FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 8% goes over. |
| 16' | Foul | Brooklyn Raines (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Luciano Acosta (FC Dallas). |
| 16' | Foul | Jack McGlynn (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Nolan Norris (FC Dallas). |
| 18' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Luciano Acosta's (FC Dallas) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 11% is blocked by JosĂ© Artur de Lima JĂșnior. |
| 18' | Foul | Kaick Ferreira (FC Dallas) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Amine Bassi (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 19' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (FC Dallas). Executed by Luciano Acosta. |
| 21' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Houston Dynamo FC). Executed by Jack McGlynn. |
| 21' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Brooklyn Raines's (Houston Dynamo FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 14% is blocked by Anderson Julio. |
| 22' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Houston Dynamo FC). Executed by Jack McGlynn. |
| 22' | Foul | Nolan Norris (FC Dallas) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sebastian Kowalczyk (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 26' | Foul | Jack McGlynn (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Anderson Julio (FC Dallas). |
| 27' | Foul | Shaq Moore (FC Dallas) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Franco Escobar (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 28' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (FC Dallas). Executed by Pedro Martins. |
| 28' | Foul | Franco Escobar (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Osaze Urhoghide (FC Dallas). |
| 31' | Foul | Kaick Ferreira (FC Dallas) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Brooklyn Raines (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 32' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (FC Dallas). Executed by Anderson Julio. |
| 34' | Foul | Nolan Norris (FC Dallas) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jack McGlynn (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 36' | Foul | Shaq Moore (FC Dallas) wins a free kick, after being fouled by OndĆej Lingr (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 37' | Offside | Offside, FC Dallas. Petar Musa is caught offside. |
| 38' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. OndĆej Lingr's (Houston Dynamo FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 8% is blocked by Sebastien Ibeagha. |
| 38' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Anderson Julio's (FC Dallas) with right footed shot from own half with an xG of 2% is saved by Jonathan Bond. |
| 39' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (FC Dallas). Executed by Luciano Acosta. |
| 39' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Pedro Martins's (FC Dallas) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 4% is blocked by Brooklyn Raines. |
| 39' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Shaq Moore's (FC Dallas) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% goes over. |
| 42' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Amine Bassi's (Houston Dynamo FC) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 3% is saved by Michael Collodi. |
| 43' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Houston Dynamo FC). Executed by Jack McGlynn. |
| 44' | Foul | Osaze Urhoghide (FC Dallas) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Femi Awodesu (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 44' | Caution | Brooklyn Raines (Houston Dynamo FC) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 45'+1' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Houston Dynamo FC). Executed by Jack McGlynn. |
| 45'+1' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, FC Dallas 0, Houston Dynamo FC 0. |
| 46' | Substitution | Substitution, FC Dallas. Logan Farrington replaces Petar Musa. |
| 46' | Substitution | Substitution, Houston Dynamo FC. Felipe Andrade replaces Pablo Ortiz. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: FC Dallas 0, Houston Dynamo FC 0. |
| 48' | Foul | Kaick Ferreira (FC Dallas) wins a free kick, after being fouled by JosĂ© Artur de Lima JĂșnior (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 48' | Foul | Brooklyn Raines (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Anderson Julio (FC Dallas). |
| 49' | ShotAtGoal | OndĆej Lingr (Houston Dynamo FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 27%. |
| 50' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Houston Dynamo FC). Executed by Amine Bassi. |
| 52' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Griffin Dorsey's (Houston Dynamo FC) with left footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Michael Collodi. |
| 53' | Foul | Pedro Martins (FC Dallas) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Felipe Andrade (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 54' | Foul | Logan Farrington (FC Dallas) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Amine Bassi (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 55' | FreeKick | Free kick missed. Luciano Acosta's (FC Dallas) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 6% goes over. |
| 56' | Foul | Kaick Ferreira (FC Dallas) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Amine Bassi (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 57' | Foul | Anderson Julio (FC Dallas) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Felipe Andrade (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 58' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (FC Dallas). Executed by Luciano Acosta. |
| 58' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Pedro Martins's (FC Dallas) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% goes over to the right. |
| 59' | Foul | Osaze Urhoghide (FC Dallas) wins a free kick, after being fouled by OndĆej Lingr (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 60' | Foul | Amine Bassi (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kaick Ferreira (FC Dallas). |
| 60' | Foul | Sebastian Kowalczyk (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Shaq Moore (FC Dallas). |
| 63' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (FC Dallas). Executed by Luciano Acosta. |
| 63' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Sebastien Ibeagha's (FC Dallas) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Nolan Norris. |
| 63' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Luciano Acosta's (FC Dallas) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 7% is saved by Jonathan Bond. |
| 64' | Goal | Goal! 0:1. Jack McGlynn (Houston Dynamo FC) scored with left footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% to the middle left zone. Assisted by Griffin Dorsey. |
| 66' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Sebastian Kowalczyk's (Houston Dynamo FC) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% is saved by Michael Collodi. |
| 71' | Substitution | Substitution, FC Dallas. Paxton Pomykal replaces Kaick Ferreira. |
| 71' | Substitution | Substitution, FC Dallas. Lalas Abubakar replaces Nolan Norris. |
| 73' | Foul | Shaq Moore (FC Dallas) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Franco Escobar (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 76' | Substitution | Substitution, Houston Dynamo FC. Toyosi Olusanya replaces OndĆej Lingr. |
| 77' | Foul | Ramiro Benetti (FC Dallas) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Amine Bassi (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 79' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Logan Farrington's (FC Dallas) with left footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Femi Awodesu. |
| 79' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Anderson Julio's (FC Dallas) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 6% is blocked by Brooklyn Raines. |
| 81' | Goal | Goal! 0:2. Griffin Dorsey (Houston Dynamo FC) scored with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 14% to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Toyosi Olusanya. |
| 82' | Substitution | Substitution, FC Dallas. Bernard Kamungo replaces Shaq Moore. |
| 82' | Substitution | Substitution, FC Dallas. Tsiki Ntsabeleng replaces Ramiro Benetti. |
| 84' | Caution | Franco Escobar (Houston Dynamo FC) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 84' | Caution | Luciano Acosta (FC Dallas) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 85' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (FC Dallas). Executed by Luciano Acosta. |
| 87' | Foul | Foul by Luciano Acosta (FC Dallas). |
| 88' | Foul | Brooklyn Raines (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Pedro Martins (FC Dallas). |
| 88' | Caution | Pedro Martins (FC Dallas) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 89' | Substitution | Substitution, Houston Dynamo FC. Ethan Bartlow replaces Jack McGlynn. |
| 89' | Substitution | Substitution, Houston Dynamo FC. JĂșnior Urso replaces Amine Bassi. |
| 90'+1' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Luciano Acosta's (FC Dallas) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is saved by Jonathan Bond. |
| 90'+2' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Toyosi Olusanya's (Houston Dynamo FC) with right footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 10% is saved by Michael Collodi. |
| 90'+2' | Foul | Brooklyn Raines (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Bernard Kamungo (FC Dallas). |
| 90'+3' | Foul | Sebastian Kowalczyk (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Osaze Urhoghide (FC Dallas). |
| 90'+3' | Caution | Osaze Urhoghide (FC Dallas) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 90'+6' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Logan Farrington's (FC Dallas) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 14% is blocked by Femi Awodesu. |
| 90'+6' | Foul | Bernard Kamungo (FC Dallas) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Brooklyn Raines (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 90'+6' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Logan Farrington's (FC Dallas) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 41% misses to the right. |
| 90'+7' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
| 90'+7' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, FC Dallas 0, Houston Dynamo FC 2. |
Houston Dynamo FC acquired Jack McGlynn for moments like this.
Houston Dynamo FC acquired Jack McGlynn for moments like this.
Deep into a scoreless Texas Derby between the Dynamo and FC Dallas at Toyota Stadium, neither club had found much success on the attacking side of the ball.
Enter McGlynn.
With space in front of him near the box in the 64th minute, the 21-year-old unleashed a long-range rocket past keeper Michael Collodi.
âItâs great coaching,â quipped Dynamo manager Ben Olsen of Saturday's stunning strike that paved the way to a 2-0 Houston win.
âItâs a great goal. We see that all of the time at training. Itâs a magical left foot."
McGlynn, a former Philadelphia Union homegrown, was acquired by Houston over the winter for $2.1 million guaranteed in one of MLS's first-ever cash-for-player trades.
The Dynamo's ambitious move showed faith in McGlynnâs ability to thrive under Olsen, and he has rewarded that faith with 3g/3a over the last 10 matches in all competitions.
Additionally, his game-winning goal sent El CapitĂĄn â a replica 18th-century mountain howitzer cannon that's awarded to the series winner every season â back to Houston for the first time since 2021.
âHeâs special on and off the field,â defender Griffin Dorsey, who sealed the 2-0 result in the 81st minute, said of McGlynn.
âAnd, just pass it to his left foot.â
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 2' | Offside | Offside, Chicago Fire FC. Hugo Cuypers is caught offside. |
| 3' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Brian Gutiérrez's (Chicago Fire FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 6% misses to the right. |
| 7' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Andrew Gutman's (Chicago Fire FC) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 2% misses to the right. |
| 8' | Foul | Patrick Agyemang (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sam Rogers (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 8' | Caution | Sam Rogers (Chicago Fire FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 10' | Foul | Jonathan Bamba (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Djibril Diani (Charlotte FC). |
| 11' | Foul | Patrick Agyemang (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jonathan Dean (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 12' | Foul | Patrick Agyemang (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sam Rogers (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 12' | Offside | Offside, Charlotte FC. Nicholas Scardina is caught offside. |
| 14' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Hugo Cuypers's (Chicago Fire FC) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 5% misses to the right. |
| 18' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Philip Zinckernagel's (Chicago Fire FC) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 22% is blocked by Adilson Malanda. |
| 20' | Foul | Brian Gutiérrez (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Djibril Diani (Charlotte FC). |
| 21' | FreeKick | Free kick missed. Jack Elliott's (Chicago Fire FC) with right footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% goes over. |
| 24' | Foul | Patrick Agyemang (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Mauricio Pineda (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 24' | Caution | Mauricio Pineda (Chicago Fire FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 25' | Offside | Offside, Chicago Fire FC. Jonathan Bamba is caught offside. |
| 27' | Offside | Offside, Chicago Fire FC. Hugo Cuypers is caught offside. |
| 32' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Jonathan Bamba's (Chicago Fire FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 6% is blocked by Ashley Westwood. |
| 32' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Chicago Fire FC). Executed by Philip Zinckernagel. |
| 34' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Patrick Agyemang's (Charlotte FC) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 19% is saved by Chris Brady. |
| 35' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Charlotte FC). Executed by Ashley Westwood. |
| 35' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Wilfried Zaha's (Charlotte FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Hugo Cuypers. |
| 36' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Charlotte FC). Executed by Pep Biel. |
| 38' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Brian Gutiérrez's (Chicago Fire FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 5% is saved by Kristijan Kahlina. |
| 39' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Chicago Fire FC). Executed by Philip Zinckernagel. |
| 39' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Jack Elliott's (Chicago Fire FC) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 3% is saved by Kristijan Kahlina. |
| 40' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Patrick Agyemang's (Charlotte FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 8% is saved by Chris Brady. |
| 41' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Charlotte FC). Executed by Pep Biel. |
| 41' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Adilson Malanda's (Charlotte FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 20% goes over. |
| 42' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Pep Biel's (Charlotte FC) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 5% is blocked by Sergio Oregel. |
| 42' | Goal | Goal! 0:1. Jonathan Bamba (Chicago Fire FC) scored with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% to the central top zone. Assisted by Brian Gutiérrez. |
| 44' | Foul | Jonathan Bamba (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Djibril Diani (Charlotte FC). |
| 44' | Foul | Brian Gutiérrez (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Pep Biel (Charlotte FC). |
| 45' | Foul | Jack Elliott (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Patrick Agyemang (Charlotte FC). |
| 45'+2' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Hugo Cuypers's (Chicago Fire FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 21% is saved by Kristijan Kahlina. |
| 45'+3' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, Charlotte FC 0, Chicago Fire FC 1. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: Charlotte FC 0, Chicago Fire FC 1. |
| 47' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Charlotte FC). Executed by Wilfried Zaha. |
| 47' | Offside | Offside, Charlotte FC. Wilfried Zaha is caught offside. |
| 49' | Foul | Wilfried Zaha (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sergio Oregel (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 53' | Foul | Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Adilson Malanda (Charlotte FC). |
| 53' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Hugo Cuypers's (Chicago Fire FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 43% goes over. |
| 55' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Pep Biel's (Charlotte FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 8% is saved by Chris Brady. |
| 56' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Djibril Diani's (Charlotte FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 16% is saved by Chris Brady. |
| 57' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Hugo Cuypers's (Chicago Fire FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 13% is blocked by Nicholas Scardina. |
| 57' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Jonathan Dean's (Chicago Fire FC) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 4% is blocked by Djibril Diani. |
| 58' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Chicago Fire FC). Executed by Philip Zinckernagel. |
| 58' | ShotAtGoal | Jack Elliott (Chicago Fire FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 7%. |
| 58' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Andrew Gutman's (Chicago Fire FC) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 10% is blocked by Nicholas Scardina. |
| 59' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Hugo Cuypers's (Chicago Fire FC) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 21% is saved by Kristijan Kahlina. |
| 59' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Brian Gutiérrez's (Chicago Fire FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 76% is blocked by Andrew Privett. |
| 59' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Chicago Fire FC). Executed by Philip Zinckernagel. |
| 60' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Chicago Fire FC). Executed by Philip Zinckernagel. |
| 60' | Goal | Goal! 0:2. Brian Gutiérrez (Chicago Fire FC) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 8% to the bottom right corner. |
| 62' | Substitution | Substitution, Charlotte FC. Eryk Williamson replaces Djibril Diani. |
| 64' | Goal | Goal! 0:3. Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago Fire FC) scored with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 17% to the central bottom zone. Assisted by Andrew Gutman, second assist by Jonathan Bamba. |
| 67' | Foul | Jonathan Dean (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ashley Westwood (Charlotte FC). |
| 68' | Foul | Mauricio Pineda (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Liel Abada (Charlotte FC). |
| 68' | Substitution | Substitution, Charlotte FC. Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty replaces Nicholas Scardina. |
| 68' | Substitution | Substitution, Charlotte FC. Kerwin Vargas replaces Liel Abada. |
| 69' | Foul | Tim Ream (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jonathan Dean (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 70' | Foul | Wilfried Zaha (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jonathan Dean (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 70' | Goal | Goal! 1:3. Patrick Agyemang (Charlotte FC) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 12% to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Eryk Williamson. |
| 72' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Hugo Cuypers's (Chicago Fire FC) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 29% is blocked by Andrew Privett. |
| 72' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Pep Biel's (Charlotte FC) with left footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 4% misses to the left. |
| 73' | Substitution | Substitution, Chicago Fire FC. Omari Glasgow replaces Philip Zinckernagel. |
| 73' | Substitution | Substitution, Chicago Fire FC. Maren Haile-Selassie replaces Jonathan Bamba. |
| 73' | Substitution | Substitution, Chicago Fire FC. Dje DâAvilla replaces Mauricio Pineda. |
| 74' | Foul | Jonathan Dean (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Tim Ream (Charlotte FC). |
| 75' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Pep Biel's (Charlotte FC) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 8% is blocked by Dje DâAvilla. |
| 75' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Charlotte FC). Executed by Kerwin Vargas. |
| 76' | Foul | Omari Glasgow (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Adilson Malanda (Charlotte FC). |
| 77' | Foul | Andrew Gutman (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Eryk Williamson (Charlotte FC). |
| 77' | Caution | Ashley Westwood (Charlotte FC) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 79' | Goal | Goal! 1:4. Brian Gutiérrez (Chicago Fire FC) scored from penalty with right footed shot with an xG of 77% to the lower right zone. |
| 81' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Pep Biel's (Charlotte FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 9% misses to the right. |
| 82' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Maren Haile-Selassie's (Chicago Fire FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by Adilson Malanda. |
| 82' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Maren Haile-Selassie's (Chicago Fire FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 20% misses to the left. |
| 83' | Substitution | Substitution, Chicago Fire FC. Rominigue Kouamé replaces Sergio Oregel. |
| 85' | Foul | Pep Biel (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Dje DâAvilla (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 85' | Foul | Patrick Agyemang (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sam Rogers (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 87' | FreeKick | Free kick missed. Ashley Westwood's (Charlotte FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 5% goes over. |
| 88' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Charlotte FC). Executed by Wilfried Zaha. |
| 88' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Charlotte FC). Executed by Pep Biel. |
| 90' | Foul | Patrick Agyemang (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Rominigue Kouamé (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 90'+1' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Charlotte FC). Executed by Pep Biel. |
| 90'+2' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Hugo Cuypers's (Chicago Fire FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 17% is saved by Kristijan Kahlina. |
| 90'+2' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Chicago Fire FC). Executed by Maren Haile-Selassie. |
| 90'+2' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Rominigue Kouamé's (Chicago Fire FC) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is saved by Kristijan Kahlina. |
| 90'+3' | Foul | Wilfried Zaha (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Omari Glasgow (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 90'+3' | Substitution | Substitution, Chicago Fire FC. Tom Barlow replaces Hugo Cuypers. |
| 90'+4' | Foul | Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Tom Barlow (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 90'+5' | Foul | Brian Gutiérrez (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Andrew Privett (Charlotte FC). |
| 90'+6' | Foul | Sam Rogers (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Pep Biel (Charlotte FC). |
| 90'+7' | Caution | Pep Biel (Charlotte FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 90'+9' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, Charlotte FC 1, Chicago Fire FC 4. |
| 90'+9' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
Brian Gutiérrez is getting hot at the right time.
Brian Gutiérrez is getting hot at the right time.
Chicago Fire FC's homegrown midfielder produced arguably his best game of the season on Matchday 14, delivering two goals and an assist in Saturday's 4-1 road rout at Charlotte FC.
âWe challenge Guti every day because we know the quality he has in him,â head coach Gregg Berhalter said postgame. âHis play speaks for itself, but we keep challenging him, and today he rose to the challenge.â
In their first season under Berhalter, the Fire have tasked Gutiérrez with playing a far more consequential role than ever. Where he previously was used primarily out wide or as a deputy to former Designated Player Xherdan Shaqiri, the 21-year-old is now the main connector between the midfield and attack.
Saturday's man-of-the-match performance brings Gutiérrez to five goals in 2025, trailing only Golden Boot presented by Audi hopeful Hugo Cuypers (eight) for the team lead.
His newfound impact has helped get the most out of not only Cuypers, but also winter additions Jonathan Bamba and Philip Zinckernagel, both of whom also got on the scoresheet at Bank of America Stadium. The result was a four-goal output â the most Charlotte have ever conceded at home.
âGuti is a very talented player and has a lot of qualities,â Zinckernagel told reporters of his new teammate. âIt was really nice that he could get two goals today and show what he can do, and show how big his potential is. I guess thereâs a reason for the rumors that big clubs are interested."
Gutiérrez's breakout performance comes just days after he confirmed his commitment to the US men's national team, settling a years-long tug-of-war with Mexico for his international allegiance. Now, with the 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup just around the corner, the playmaker who earned his first USMNT caps in January could have the opportunity to represent his country in senior international competition.
âObviously, you want to be there as a player,â GutiĂ©rrez said earlier this week about the possibility of making Mauricio Pochettino's Gold Cup roster.
âRepresenting your national team is the pinnacle of being a soccer player. I want to be there, and I think Iâm in the loop.â
There may be no better coach in MLS for Gutiérrez to play under than Berhalter, who had two USMNT stints between 2018-24 before taking over as Fire head coach and director of football this year.
âWhen you have aspirations to be playing for the national team, you have to perform at a high level week and and week out,â Berhalter said. âLast week [against Atlanta], he had a solid game, and this week, an outstanding game. For Guti, itâs about building that."
"I know from experience that itâs difficult picking rosters, and you leave some great players out at times," Berhalter added.
"Thatâs just part of it. But all you can do is let your play speak for itself."
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 1' | Foul | Malte Amundsen (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kévin Denkey (FC Cincinnati). |
| 3' | Foul | Foul by Dylan Chambost (Columbus Crew). |
| 4' | Foul | DĂĄniel Gazdag (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Pavel Bucha (FC Cincinnati). |
| 5' | Offside | Offside, FC Cincinnati. Sergio Santos is caught offside. |
| 6' | ShotAtGoal | Evander Da Silva Ferreira (FC Cincinnati) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 5%. |
| 6' | Goal | Goal! 0:1. Kévin Denkey (FC Cincinnati) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 88% to the middle left zone. Assisted by Evander Da Silva Ferreira. |
| 9' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (FC Cincinnati). Executed by Luca Orellano. |
| 10' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (FC Cincinnati). Executed by Luca Orellano. |
| 10' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Dylan Chambost's (Columbus Crew) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% goes over. |
| 12' | Offside | Offside, Columbus Crew. Ibrahim Aliyu is caught offside. |
| 14' | Foul | Dylan Chambost (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Obinna Nwobodo (FC Cincinnati). |
| 14' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Max Arfsten's (Columbus Crew) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 10% is saved by Roman Celentano. |
| 16' | Foul | Diego Rossi (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Miles Robinson (FC Cincinnati). |
| 20' | Foul | Diego Rossi (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Pavel Bucha (FC Cincinnati). |
| 20' | Caution | Pavel Bucha (FC Cincinnati) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 21' | Foul | Diego Rossi (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Obinna Nwobodo (FC Cincinnati). |
| 22' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Pavel Bucha's (FC Cincinnati) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 8% is saved by Patrick Schulte. |
| 22' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (FC Cincinnati). Executed by Pavel Bucha. |
| 23' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (FC Cincinnati). Executed by Evander Da Silva Ferreira. |
| 23' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (FC Cincinnati). Executed by Luca Orellano. |
| 25' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Mohamed Farsi's (Columbus Crew) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 7% is saved by Roman Celentano. |
| 26' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Columbus Crew). Executed by Dylan Chambost. |
| 27' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Columbus Crew). Executed by Diego Rossi. |
| 28' | Foul | Pavel Bucha (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ibrahim Aliyu (Columbus Crew). |
| 29' | Foul | Pavel Bucha (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Diego Rossi (Columbus Crew). |
| 30' | Foul | Miles Robinson (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ibrahim Aliyu (Columbus Crew). |
| 32' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (FC Cincinnati). Executed by Evander Da Silva Ferreira. |
| 32' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (FC Cincinnati). Executed by Luca Orellano. |
| 34' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Sergio Santos's (FC Cincinnati) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 9% is saved by Patrick Schulte. |
| 36' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Malte Amundsen's (Columbus Crew) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Nick Hagglund. |
| 37' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Luca Orellano's (FC Cincinnati) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 6% misses to the right. |
| 38' | ShotAtGoal | DĂĄniel Gazdag (Columbus Crew) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 7%. |
| 38' | Foul | Sean Zawadzki (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kévin Denkey (FC Cincinnati). |
| 39' | Foul | Sean Zawadzki (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kévin Denkey (FC Cincinnati). |
| 39' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Diego Rossi's (Columbus Crew) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 10% is blocked by Miles Robinson. |
| 40' | Offside | Offside, Columbus Crew. DĂĄniel Gazdag is caught offside. |
| 42' | Foul | Kévin Denkey (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sean Zawadzki (Columbus Crew). |
| 43' | Foul | Pavel Bucha (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ibrahim Aliyu (Columbus Crew). |
| 45'+1' | Foul | Sean Zawadzki (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Lukas Engel (FC Cincinnati). |
| 45'+2' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, Columbus Crew 0, FC Cincinnati 1. |
| 46' | Substitution | Substitution, FC Cincinnati. Yuya Kubo replaces Obinna Nwobodo. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: Columbus Crew 0, FC Cincinnati 1. |
| 48' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Columbus Crew). Executed by Diego Rossi. |
| 49' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. DĂĄniel Gazdag's (Columbus Crew) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 38% goes over. |
| 51' | Foul | Yuya Kubo (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ibrahim Aliyu (Columbus Crew). |
| 53' | Foul | Foul by Nick Hagglund (FC Cincinnati). |
| 54' | Goal | Goal! 1:1. Diego Rossi (Columbus Crew) scored from penalty with right footed shot with an xG of 77% to the bottom left corner. |
| 57' | Foul | Kévin Denkey (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Malte Amundsen (Columbus Crew). |
| 58' | Foul | DĂĄniel Gazdag (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sergio Santos (FC Cincinnati). |
| 59' | Substitution | Substitution, Columbus Crew. Jacen Russell-Rowe replaces Ibrahim Aliyu. |
| 60' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Diego Rossi's (Columbus Crew) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 7% is blocked by Nick Hagglund. |
| 62' | Substitution | Substitution, FC Cincinnati. Brian Anunga replaces Sergio Santos. |
| 62' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Kévin Denkey's (FC Cincinnati) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 6% is blocked by Malte Amundsen. |
| 63' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (FC Cincinnati). Executed by Luca Orellano. |
| 63' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Kévin Denkey's (FC Cincinnati) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 11% is blocked by Dylan Chambost. |
| 67' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Brian Anunga's (FC Cincinnati) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% misses to the right. |
| 69' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Columbus Crew). Executed by Diego Rossi. |
| 70' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Max Arfsten's (Columbus Crew) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Nick Hagglund. |
| 70' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Columbus Crew). Executed by Dylan Chambost. |
| 70' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Max Arfsten's (Columbus Crew) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 10% is saved by Roman Celentano. |
| 71' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Jacen Russell-Rowe's (Columbus Crew) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 19% misses to the left. |
| 73' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Columbus Crew). Executed by Dylan Chambost. |
| 73' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Jacen Russell-Rowe's (Columbus Crew) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 15% is saved by Roman Celentano. |
| 74' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Columbus Crew). Executed by Dylan Chambost. |
| 75' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Dylan Chambost's (Columbus Crew) with left footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by Matt Miazga. |
| 75' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Columbus Crew). Executed by Diego Rossi. |
| 75' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Steven Moreira's (Columbus Crew) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 24% goes over. |
| 78' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. DĂĄniel Gazdag's (Columbus Crew) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 16% is saved by Roman Celentano. |
| 79' | Substitution | Substitution, FC Cincinnati. Kei Kamara replaces Kévin Denkey. |
| 79' | Substitution | Substitution, FC Cincinnati. DeAndre Yedlin replaces Luca Orellano. |
| 81' | Foul | Steven Moreira (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Yuya Kubo (FC Cincinnati). |
| 83' | Foul | Matt Miazga (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jacen Russell-Rowe (Columbus Crew). |
| 84' | Substitution | Substitution, FC Cincinnati. Teenage Hadebe replaces Matt Miazga. |
| 86' | Foul | DĂĄniel Gazdag (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Nick Hagglund (FC Cincinnati). |
| 86' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. DĂĄniel Gazdag's (Columbus Crew) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 6% is blocked by Miles Robinson. |
| 90'+2' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Kei Kamara's (FC Cincinnati) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 7% is blocked by Steven Moreira. |
| 90'+5' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, Columbus Crew 1, FC Cincinnati 1. |
| 90'+5' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
Another game, another goal for Kévin Denkey.
Another game, another goal for Kévin Denkey.
FC Cincinnati's club-record signing scored again in Saturday's 1-1 Hell Is Real draw at the Columbus Crew, the fifth goal in his last six matches. The reported $16.2 million acquisition is now at eight league goals, just three off the Golden Boot presented by Audi lead.
Additionally, Denkey hit 10 goals across all competitions for Cincy, reaching the milestone in just 17 games for a new club record. The Togolese international bested teammate Luca Orellano's previous mark of 35 games in less than half the time it took the Argentine wingback to enter the Orange & Blue record books.
Perhaps most importantly, Denkey's goal came off a brilliant bicycle-kick assist from Evander, as both marquee offseason signings continue to build on the chemistry that has Cincinnati fighting for the top spot in the Eastern Conference standings.
"I think they show when they're closer to goal that the creativity and the understanding of how to find space and how to get a shot off and create an opportunity is strong," head coach Pat Noonan said post-match of his star duo.
"... When we simplify things, the game becomes easier. And how you can attack goal and how you can defend against the ball, everything becomes more clear."
While Noonan wasn't thrilled with many aspects of Cincinnati's performance, he was happy with the character his side showed away from home against a ball-dominant and dangerous Columbus team.
"I'm proud of the way the guys represented the club on a night where we were second best," he said. "They suffered a lot, certainly more so in the second half, despite long stretches in the first half as well.
"But they showed good character on a night where we really struggled to make the right decisions in transition or have the right composure to just try to play."
With Saturday's result, Cincy are averaging 2.07 points per game, trailing only Vancouver Whitecaps FC for the best pace in MLS.
Draw aside, Noonan is optimistic about where his club is heading.
"They're doing a lot of good things despite, at times, a lack of chemistry. And it's not a lack of desire to get better," he said.
"... We're in a pretty good place. That's why I think we can be a very dangerous team as we're not at our best."
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 4' | Foul | Ramiro Benetti (FC Dallas) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Brooklyn Raines (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 7' | Foul | Brooklyn Raines (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ramiro Benetti (FC Dallas). |
| 9' | Foul | Kaick Ferreira (FC Dallas) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sebastian Kowalczyk (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 11' | Foul | Pablo Ortiz (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Pedro Martins (FC Dallas). |
| 13' | Foul | OndĆej Lingr (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kaick Ferreira (FC Dallas). |
| 14' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Houston Dynamo FC). Executed by Jack McGlynn. |
| 14' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Griffin Dorsey's (Houston Dynamo FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 8% goes over. |
| 16' | Foul | Brooklyn Raines (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Luciano Acosta (FC Dallas). |
| 16' | Foul | Jack McGlynn (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Nolan Norris (FC Dallas). |
| 18' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Luciano Acosta's (FC Dallas) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 11% is blocked by JosĂ© Artur de Lima JĂșnior. |
| 18' | Foul | Kaick Ferreira (FC Dallas) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Amine Bassi (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 19' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (FC Dallas). Executed by Luciano Acosta. |
| 21' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Houston Dynamo FC). Executed by Jack McGlynn. |
| 21' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Brooklyn Raines's (Houston Dynamo FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 14% is blocked by Anderson Julio. |
| 22' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Houston Dynamo FC). Executed by Jack McGlynn. |
| 22' | Foul | Nolan Norris (FC Dallas) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sebastian Kowalczyk (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 26' | Foul | Jack McGlynn (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Anderson Julio (FC Dallas). |
| 27' | Foul | Shaq Moore (FC Dallas) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Franco Escobar (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 28' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (FC Dallas). Executed by Pedro Martins. |
| 28' | Foul | Franco Escobar (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Osaze Urhoghide (FC Dallas). |
| 31' | Foul | Kaick Ferreira (FC Dallas) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Brooklyn Raines (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 32' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (FC Dallas). Executed by Anderson Julio. |
| 34' | Foul | Nolan Norris (FC Dallas) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jack McGlynn (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 36' | Foul | Shaq Moore (FC Dallas) wins a free kick, after being fouled by OndĆej Lingr (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 37' | Offside | Offside, FC Dallas. Petar Musa is caught offside. |
| 38' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. OndĆej Lingr's (Houston Dynamo FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 8% is blocked by Sebastien Ibeagha. |
| 38' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Anderson Julio's (FC Dallas) with right footed shot from own half with an xG of 2% is saved by Jonathan Bond. |
| 39' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (FC Dallas). Executed by Luciano Acosta. |
| 39' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Pedro Martins's (FC Dallas) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 4% is blocked by Brooklyn Raines. |
| 39' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Shaq Moore's (FC Dallas) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% goes over. |
| 42' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Amine Bassi's (Houston Dynamo FC) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 3% is saved by Michael Collodi. |
| 43' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Houston Dynamo FC). Executed by Jack McGlynn. |
| 44' | Foul | Osaze Urhoghide (FC Dallas) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Femi Awodesu (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 44' | Caution | Brooklyn Raines (Houston Dynamo FC) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 45'+1' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Houston Dynamo FC). Executed by Jack McGlynn. |
| 45'+1' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, FC Dallas 0, Houston Dynamo FC 0. |
| 46' | Substitution | Substitution, FC Dallas. Logan Farrington replaces Petar Musa. |
| 46' | Substitution | Substitution, Houston Dynamo FC. Felipe Andrade replaces Pablo Ortiz. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: FC Dallas 0, Houston Dynamo FC 0. |
| 48' | Foul | Kaick Ferreira (FC Dallas) wins a free kick, after being fouled by JosĂ© Artur de Lima JĂșnior (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 48' | Foul | Brooklyn Raines (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Anderson Julio (FC Dallas). |
| 49' | ShotAtGoal | OndĆej Lingr (Houston Dynamo FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 27%. |
| 50' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Houston Dynamo FC). Executed by Amine Bassi. |
| 52' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Griffin Dorsey's (Houston Dynamo FC) with left footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Michael Collodi. |
| 53' | Foul | Pedro Martins (FC Dallas) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Felipe Andrade (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 54' | Foul | Logan Farrington (FC Dallas) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Amine Bassi (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 55' | FreeKick | Free kick missed. Luciano Acosta's (FC Dallas) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 6% goes over. |
| 56' | Foul | Kaick Ferreira (FC Dallas) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Amine Bassi (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 57' | Foul | Anderson Julio (FC Dallas) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Felipe Andrade (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 58' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (FC Dallas). Executed by Luciano Acosta. |
| 58' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Pedro Martins's (FC Dallas) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% goes over to the right. |
| 59' | Foul | Osaze Urhoghide (FC Dallas) wins a free kick, after being fouled by OndĆej Lingr (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 60' | Foul | Amine Bassi (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kaick Ferreira (FC Dallas). |
| 60' | Foul | Sebastian Kowalczyk (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Shaq Moore (FC Dallas). |
| 63' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (FC Dallas). Executed by Luciano Acosta. |
| 63' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Sebastien Ibeagha's (FC Dallas) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Nolan Norris. |
| 63' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Luciano Acosta's (FC Dallas) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 7% is saved by Jonathan Bond. |
| 64' | Goal | Goal! 0:1. Jack McGlynn (Houston Dynamo FC) scored with left footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% to the middle left zone. Assisted by Griffin Dorsey. |
| 66' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Sebastian Kowalczyk's (Houston Dynamo FC) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% is saved by Michael Collodi. |
| 71' | Substitution | Substitution, FC Dallas. Paxton Pomykal replaces Kaick Ferreira. |
| 71' | Substitution | Substitution, FC Dallas. Lalas Abubakar replaces Nolan Norris. |
| 73' | Foul | Shaq Moore (FC Dallas) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Franco Escobar (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 76' | Substitution | Substitution, Houston Dynamo FC. Toyosi Olusanya replaces OndĆej Lingr. |
| 77' | Foul | Ramiro Benetti (FC Dallas) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Amine Bassi (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 79' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Logan Farrington's (FC Dallas) with left footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Femi Awodesu. |
| 79' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Anderson Julio's (FC Dallas) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 6% is blocked by Brooklyn Raines. |
| 81' | Goal | Goal! 0:2. Griffin Dorsey (Houston Dynamo FC) scored with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 14% to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Toyosi Olusanya. |
| 82' | Substitution | Substitution, FC Dallas. Bernard Kamungo replaces Shaq Moore. |
| 82' | Substitution | Substitution, FC Dallas. Tsiki Ntsabeleng replaces Ramiro Benetti. |
| 84' | Caution | Franco Escobar (Houston Dynamo FC) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 84' | Caution | Luciano Acosta (FC Dallas) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 85' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (FC Dallas). Executed by Luciano Acosta. |
| 87' | Foul | Foul by Luciano Acosta (FC Dallas). |
| 88' | Foul | Brooklyn Raines (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Pedro Martins (FC Dallas). |
| 88' | Caution | Pedro Martins (FC Dallas) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 89' | Substitution | Substitution, Houston Dynamo FC. Ethan Bartlow replaces Jack McGlynn. |
| 89' | Substitution | Substitution, Houston Dynamo FC. JĂșnior Urso replaces Amine Bassi. |
| 90'+1' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Luciano Acosta's (FC Dallas) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is saved by Jonathan Bond. |
| 90'+2' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Toyosi Olusanya's (Houston Dynamo FC) with right footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 10% is saved by Michael Collodi. |
| 90'+2' | Foul | Brooklyn Raines (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Bernard Kamungo (FC Dallas). |
| 90'+3' | Foul | Sebastian Kowalczyk (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Osaze Urhoghide (FC Dallas). |
| 90'+3' | Caution | Osaze Urhoghide (FC Dallas) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 90'+6' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Logan Farrington's (FC Dallas) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 14% is blocked by Femi Awodesu. |
| 90'+6' | Foul | Bernard Kamungo (FC Dallas) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Brooklyn Raines (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 90'+6' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Logan Farrington's (FC Dallas) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 41% misses to the right. |
| 90'+7' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
| 90'+7' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, FC Dallas 0, Houston Dynamo FC 2. |
Jonathan Bond, are you serious?
Jonathan Bond, are you serious?
Houston Dynamo FC fans can thank their new goalkeeper for a highlight-reel intervention that helped secure a 2-0 Texas Derby win at FC Dallas.
The 31-year-old Englishman tracked back to deny Anderson Julio's shot from midfield in the 38th minute for an instant 2025 MLS Save of the Year candidate.
Bond is in his second MLS stint after joining the Dynamo in April from EFL Championship side Watford FC. Previously, he was a member of the LA Galaxy from 2021-23.
So far, he's been good for three clean sheets in six starts for Houston. And Saturday may have been the best of them to date.
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 6' | Foul | Tayvon Gray (New York City Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Mohammed Sofo (New York Red Bulls). |
| 6' | ShotAtGoal | Alonso MartĂnez (New York City Football Club) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 45%. |
| 8' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (New York Red Bulls). Executed by Raheem Edwards. |
| 10' | Offside | Offside, New York Red Bulls. Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting is caught offside. |
| 11' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. JuliĂĄn FernĂĄndez's (New York City Football Club) with left footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 11% is saved by Carlos Coronel. |
| 11' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (New York City Football Club). Executed by JuliĂĄn FernĂĄndez. |
| 11' | Foul | Felipe Carballo (New York Red Bulls) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Aiden O'Neill (New York City Football Club). |
| 13' | Goal | Goal! 1:0. Alonso MartĂnez (New York City Football Club) scored with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% to the top left corner. Assisted by Justin Haak. |
| 15' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (New York Red Bulls). Executed by Raheem Edwards. |
| 15' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting's (New York Red Bulls) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 19% is blocked by JuliĂĄn FernĂĄndez. |
| 17' | Foul | Justin Haak (New York City Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Mohammed Sofo (New York Red Bulls). |
| 19' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Alonso MartĂnez's (New York City Football Club) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 26% is saved by Carlos Coronel. |
| 21' | ShotAtGoal | Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting (New York Red Bulls) hits the right post from the right side of the box with an xG of 5%. |
| 26' | ShotAtGoal | Felipe Carballo (New York Red Bulls) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 15%. |
| 26' | Foul | Alonso MartĂnez (New York City Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sean Nealis (New York Red Bulls). |
| 30' | Foul | Raheem Edwards (New York Red Bulls) wins a free kick, after being fouled by JuliĂĄn FernĂĄndez (New York City Football Club). |
| 31' | Caution | JuliĂĄn FernĂĄndez (New York City Football Club) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 31' | Foul | Peter Stroud (New York Red Bulls) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Andrés Perea (New York City Football Club). |
| 32' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Kyle Duncan's (New York Red Bulls) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% goes over to the right. |
| 33' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (New York Red Bulls). Executed by Felipe Carballo. |
| 34' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Alonso MartĂnez's (New York City Football Club) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 10% is blocked by Sean Nealis. |
| 35' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (New York City Football Club). Executed by Maxi Moralez. |
| 36' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (New York City Football Club). Executed by JuliĂĄn FernĂĄndez. |
| 36' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Alonso MartĂnez's (New York City Football Club) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 6% goes over. |
| 37' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (New York City Football Club). Executed by JuliĂĄn FernĂĄndez. |
| 37' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. JuliĂĄn FernĂĄndez's (New York City Football Club) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 21% misses to the right. |
| 38' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Hannes Wolf's (New York City Football Club) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 16% is blocked by Kyle Duncan. |
| 38' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Hannes Wolf's (New York City Football Club) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 13% is blocked by Kyle Duncan. |
| 42' | Foul | JuliĂĄn FernĂĄndez (New York City Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Noah Eile (New York Red Bulls). |
| 42' | Caution | Noah Eile (New York Red Bulls) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 44' | Foul | Foul by Hannes Wolf (New York City Football Club). |
| 45'+1' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (New York Red Bulls). Executed by Felipe Carballo. |
| 45'+3' | Foul | Maxi Moralez (New York City Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Felipe Carballo (New York Red Bulls). |
| 45'+4' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, New York City Football Club 1, New York Red Bulls 0. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: New York City Football Club 1, New York Red Bulls 0. |
| 48' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Dennis Gjengaar's (New York Red Bulls) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% is saved by Matt Freese. |
| 50' | Goal | Goal! 2:0. Maxi Moralez (New York City Football Club) scored with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 26% to the lower left central zone. Assisted by Alonso MartĂnez. |
| 53' | Foul | Aiden O'Neill (New York City Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Emil Forsberg (New York Red Bulls). |
| 54' | Foul | Alonso MartĂnez (New York City Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sean Nealis (New York Red Bulls). |
| 54' | Caution | Sean Nealis (New York Red Bulls) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 55' | FreeKick | Free kick missed. JuliĂĄn FernĂĄndez's (New York City Football Club) with left footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 6% goes over to the left. |
| 56' | Foul | JuliĂĄn FernĂĄndez (New York City Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Raheem Edwards (New York Red Bulls). |
| 57' | Substitution | Substitution, New York Red Bulls. Wiktor Bogacz replaces Mohammed Sofo. |
| 57' | Substitution | Substitution, New York Red Bulls. Cameron Harper replaces Dennis Gjengaar. |
| 58' | ShotAtGoal | Wiktor Bogacz (New York Red Bulls) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 9%. |
| 61' | Substitution | Substitution, New York City Football Club. Jonathan Shore replaces Andrés Perea. |
| 61' | Substitution | Substitution, New York City Football Club. AgustĂn Ojeda replaces JuliĂĄn FernĂĄndez. |
| 61' | Substitution | Substitution, New York City Football Club. Mitja Ilenic replaces Tayvon Gray. |
| 62' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (New York Red Bulls). Executed by Raheem Edwards. |
| 62' | Foul | Hannes Wolf (New York City Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kyle Duncan (New York Red Bulls). |
| 63' | Caution | Kyle Duncan (New York Red Bulls) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 63' | Foul | Thiago Martins (New York City Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting (New York Red Bulls). |
| 67' | Substitution | Substitution, New York Red Bulls. Wikelman Carmona replaces Peter Stroud. |
| 69' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Wikelman Carmona's (New York Red Bulls) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% is blocked by Justin Haak. |
| 70' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (New York Red Bulls). Executed by Felipe Carballo. |
| 70' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Cameron Harper's (New York Red Bulls) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 37% misses to the right. |
| 71' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Wikelman Carmona's (New York Red Bulls) with left footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% misses to the right. |
| 72' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Cameron Harper's (New York Red Bulls) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 5% is blocked by Jonathan Shore. |
| 74' | Foul | Foul by Maxi Moralez (New York City Football Club). |
| 75' | Foul | Aiden O'Neill (New York City Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Emil Forsberg (New York Red Bulls). |
| 76' | Foul | Maxi Moralez (New York City Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Emil Forsberg (New York Red Bulls). |
| 76' | Substitution | Substitution, New York City Football Club. Nico Cavallo replaces Birk Risa. |
| 76' | Substitution | Substitution, New York City Football Club. Mounsef Bakrar replaces Hannes Wolf. |
| 77' | Substitution | Substitution, New York Red Bulls. Julian Hall replaces Emil Forsberg. |
| 77' | Foul | Cameron Harper (New York Red Bulls) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Aiden O'Neill (New York City Football Club). |
| 78' | Foul | Raheem Edwards (New York Red Bulls) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Mounsef Bakrar (New York City Football Club). |
| 81' | Foul | Mounsef Bakrar (New York City Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Julian Hall (New York Red Bulls). |
| 83' | Foul | Mounsef Bakrar (New York City Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Raheem Edwards (New York Red Bulls). |
| 85' | Foul | Kyle Duncan (New York Red Bulls) wins a free kick, after being fouled by AgustĂn Ojeda (New York City Football Club). |
| 86' | Foul | Julian Hall (New York Red Bulls) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Mounsef Bakrar (New York City Football Club). |
| 86' | Foul | Aiden O'Neill (New York City Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Cameron Harper (New York Red Bulls). |
| 87' | Foul | Foul by Mounsef Bakrar (New York City Football Club). |
| 88' | Foul | Foul by Thiago Martins (New York City Football Club). |
| 89' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Wikelman Carmona's (New York Red Bulls) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 2% misses to the left. |
| 90' | Foul | Mounsef Bakrar (New York City Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Felipe Carballo (New York Red Bulls). |
| 90'+2' | Foul | Cameron Harper (New York Red Bulls) wins a free kick, after being fouled by AgustĂn Ojeda (New York City Football Club). |
| 90'+4' | ShotAtGoal | Alonso MartĂnez (New York City Football Club) hits the cross bar from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3%. |
| 90'+5' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
| 90'+5' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, New York City Football Club 2, New York Red Bulls 0. |
Rivalry Week is the perfect time for some sweet revenge.
Rivalry Week is the perfect time for some sweet revenge.
New York City FC bore that out Saturday afternoon at Citi Field, getting Hudson River Derby bragging rights with a comfortable 2-0 victory over New York Red Bulls behind goals from Alonso MartĂnez and Maxi Moralez.
Nearly six months after the Red Bulls ended NYCFC's season in the Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs at the same venue, blitzing them for a 2-0 win in the Eastern Conference Semifinals, the tables turned.
âIt was unbelievable. Being involved in my first derby here in New York â to get the win doesn't get much better. Itâs massive," said midfielder Aiden O'Neill, acquired last month from Belgian top-flight side Standard LiĂšge.
"We know how important this is for the fans, for the club and for ourselves. We came here to win and thatâs exactly what we did.â
MartĂnez, who broke a three-game scoring drought, remains in the Golden Boot presented by Audi race with seven goals this season â and notched his first assist of the year.
The Costa Rican international got the Cityzens rolling with a 13th-minute blast past Carlos Coronel before collecting the RBNY goalkeeper's misplayed ball and letting Moralez do the rest in the 50th minute.
Additionally, goalkeeper Matt Freese made one save to post his sixth shutout of the year.
"The stadium was amazing, and the fans all came out to support us after what's been a difficult week," said homegrown defender Justin Haak.
"This win is perfect for us, and hopefully we can build on it."
With the result, NYCFC have won three of their past five games and remain firmly in the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs mix.
The next step, according to head coach Pascal Jansen? Stringing together consistent results to go from a solid squad to an Eastern Conference contender.
"Consistency is still our target, it's still our goal," said Jansen. "That doesn't change after today.
"This is a good step forward, but I'm already looking forward to the next game to see if we can stay consistent."
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 1' | Foul | Jalen Neal (CF Montréal) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ola Brynhildsen (Toronto FC). |
| 7' | GoalDisallowed | Giacomo Vrioni (CF Montréal) disallowed a goal due to offside. |
| 7' | Offside | Offside, CF Montréal. Giacomo Vrioni is caught offside. |
| 9' | Caution | Kosi Thompson (Toronto FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 9' | Foul | Luca Petrasso (CF Montréal) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kosi Thompson (Toronto FC). |
| 11' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (CF Montréal). Executed by Nathan-Dylan Saliba. |
| 12' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (CF Montréal). Executed by Nathan-Dylan Saliba. |
| 13' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Tom Pearce's (CF Montréal) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 6% is saved by Sean Johnson. |
| 14' | Goal | Goal! 0:1. Tyrese Spicer (Toronto FC) scored with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 10% to the upper left central zone. Assisted by Ola Brynhildsen. |
| 15' | Foul | Foul by Maxime Dominguez (Toronto FC). |
| 17' | Foul | Dante Sealy (CF MontrĂ©al) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Lazar StefanoviÄ (Toronto FC). |
| 20' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Samuel Piette's (CF Montréal) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% is blocked by Maxime Dominguez. |
| 21' | Foul | Ola Brynhildsen (Toronto FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Joel Waterman (CF Montréal). |
| 21' | Caution | Joel Waterman (CF Montréal) is shown the red card for the foul. |
| 23' | FreeKick | Free kick missed. Federico Bernardeschi's (Toronto FC) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 8% misses to the left. |
| 25' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Tyrese Spicer's (Toronto FC) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 2% misses to the right. |
| 28' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Dante Sealy's (CF Montréal) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% is saved by Sean Johnson. |
| 29' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Federico Bernardeschi's (Toronto FC) with left footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 8% is saved by Sébastian Breza. |
| 29' | Foul | Dante Sealy (CF MontrĂ©al) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Lazar StefanoviÄ (Toronto FC). |
| 30' | Goal | Goal! 0:2. Federico Bernardeschi (Toronto FC) scored with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 13% to the lower left zone. Assisted by Deybi Flores. |
| 32' | Offside | Offside, Toronto FC. Tyrese Spicer is caught offside. |
| 33' | Goal | Goal! 0:3. Ola Brynhildsen (Toronto FC) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 56% to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Maxime Dominguez, second assist by Federico Bernardeschi. |
| 34' | Substitution | Substitution, CF Montréal. Victor Loturi replaces Caden Clark. |
| 34' | Substitution | Substitution, CF MontrĂ©al. Fernando Ălvarez replaces Tom Pearce. |
| 34' | Foul | Sigurd Rosted (Toronto FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Giacomo Vrioni (CF Montréal). |
| 35' | ShotAtGoal | Dante Sealy (CF Montréal) hits the right post from the centre of the box with an xG of 3%. |
| 36' | Foul | Foul by Deybi Flores (Toronto FC). |
| 37' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (CF Montréal). Executed by Nathan-Dylan Saliba. |
| 37' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Dawid Bugaj's (CF Montréal) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 1% is blocked by Kevin Long. |
| 37' | Foul | Dante Sealy (CF Montréal) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kevin Long (Toronto FC). |
| 38' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Giacomo Vrioni's (CF Montréal) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by Sigurd Rosted. |
| 38' | ShotAtGoal | Nathan-Dylan Saliba (CF Montréal) hits the left post from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 2%. |
| 38' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Victor Loturi's (CF Montréal) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 32% goes over to the right. |
| 40' | Foul | Dawid Bugaj (CF MontrĂ©al) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Lazar StefanoviÄ (Toronto FC). |
| 40' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Tyrese Spicer's (Toronto FC) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 4% is blocked by Jalen Neal. |
| 43' | Foul | Giacomo Vrioni (CF Montréal) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kevin Long (Toronto FC). |
| 44' | Foul | Kosi Thompson (Toronto FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Samuel Piette (CF Montréal). |
| 45'+2' | Foul | Nathan-Dylan Saliba (CF Montréal) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Maxime Dominguez (Toronto FC). |
| 45'+4' | Foul | Ola Brynhildsen (Toronto FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Fernando Ălvarez (CF MontrĂ©al). |
| 45'+4' | Caution | Fernando Ălvarez (CF MontrĂ©al) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 45'+5' | ShotAtGoal | Lorenzo Insigne (Toronto FC) hits the cross bar from the right side of the box with an xG of 9%. |
| 45'+5' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Lorenzo Insigne's (Toronto FC) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 8% goes over. |
| 45'+6' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, CF Montréal 0, Toronto FC 3. |
| 46' | Substitution | Substitution, CF Montréal. Aleksandr Guboglo replaces Nathan-Dylan Saliba. |
| 46' | Substitution | Substitution, Toronto FC. Zane Monlouis replaces Kevin Long. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: CF Montréal 0, Toronto FC 3. |
| 47' | Foul | Luca Petrasso (CF Montréal) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kosi Thompson (Toronto FC). |
| 47' | Foul | Dante Sealy (CF MontrĂ©al) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Lazar StefanoviÄ (Toronto FC). |
| 49' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Federico Bernardeschi's (Toronto FC) with left footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by Victor Loturi. |
| 50' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Toronto FC). Executed by Federico Bernardeschi. |
| 53' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Victor Loturi's (CF Montréal) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 12% is saved by Sean Johnson. |
| 55' | Goal | Goal! 0:4. Federico Bernardeschi (Toronto FC) scored with left footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% to the top left corner. Assisted by Lorenzo Insigne. |
| 57' | Foul | Maxime Dominguez (Toronto FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Dante Sealy (CF Montréal). |
| 57' | Foul | Deybi Flores (Toronto FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jalen Neal (CF Montréal). |
| 57' | Caution | Jalen Neal (CF Montréal) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 58' | Substitution | Substitution, CF Montréal. Brandan Craig replaces Jalen Neal. |
| 61' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Toronto FC). Executed by Federico Bernardeschi. |
| 61' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Lorenzo Insigne's (Toronto FC) with left footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% goes over. |
| 62' | Substitution | Substitution, Toronto FC. Theo Corbeanu replaces Tyrese Spicer. |
| 62' | Substitution | Substitution, Toronto FC. Derrick Etienne Jr. replaces Ola Brynhildsen. |
| 64' | Goal | Goal! 1:4. Giacomo Vrioni (CF Montréal) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 81% to the central zone. Assisted by Luca Petrasso. |
| 66' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Federico Bernardeschi's (Toronto FC) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 8% is blocked by Fernando Ălvarez. |
| 66' | Goal | Goal! 1:5. Theo Corbeanu (Toronto FC) scored with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 14% to the bottom left corner. |
| 68' | Foul | Giacomo Vrioni (CF Montréal) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sigurd Rosted (Toronto FC). |
| 70' | Foul | Maxime Dominguez (Toronto FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Samuel Piette (CF Montréal). |
| 70' | Substitution | Substitution, Toronto FC. Matty Longstaff replaces Lorenzo Insigne. |
| 71' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Toronto FC). Executed by Federico Bernardeschi. |
| 71' | Foul | Aleksandr Guboglo (CF Montréal) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Theo Corbeanu (Toronto FC). |
| 72' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Derrick Etienne Jr.'s (Toronto FC) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by Dawid Bugaj. |
| 76' | Substitution | Substitution, CF Montréal. Prince Owusu replaces Luca Petrasso. |
| 77' | Foul | Federico Bernardeschi (Toronto FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Victor Loturi (CF Montréal). |
| 78' | FreeKick | Free kick missed. Federico Bernardeschi's (Toronto FC) with left footed shot from the right wing with an xG of 3% misses to the left. |
| 79' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Matty Longstaff's (Toronto FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% goes over. |
| 80' | Substitution | Substitution, Toronto FC. Henry Wingo replaces Kosi Thompson. |
| 82' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (CF Montréal). Executed by Dante Sealy. |
| 84' | Foul | Aleksandr Guboglo (CF Montréal) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Derrick Etienne Jr. (Toronto FC). |
| 85' | Foul | Lazar StefanoviÄ (Toronto FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Aleksandr Guboglo (CF MontrĂ©al). |
| 85' | Foul | Maxime Dominguez (Toronto FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Samuel Piette (CF Montréal). |
| 86' | Foul | Matty Longstaff (Toronto FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Dante Sealy (CF Montréal). |
| 86' | Foul | Brandan Craig (CF Montréal) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Theo Corbeanu (Toronto FC). |
| 88' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (CF Montréal). Executed by Dante Sealy. |
| 88' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Fernando Ălvarez's (CF MontrĂ©al) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 6% is saved by Sean Johnson. |
| 88' | Foul | Deybi Flores (Toronto FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Dante Sealy (CF Montréal). |
| 88' | Caution | Dante Sealy (CF Montréal) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 90'+1' | Goal | Goal! 1:6. Theo Corbeanu (Toronto FC) scored with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 37% to the lower left central zone. Assisted by Federico Bernardeschi. |
| 90'+3' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Federico Bernardeschi's (Toronto FC) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 7% is saved by Sébastian Breza. |
| 90'+4' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Derrick Etienne Jr.'s (Toronto FC) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 30% misses to the left. |
| 90'+4' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, CF Montréal 1, Toronto FC 6. |
| 90'+4' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
Toronto FC fans won't soon forget this edition of the Canadian Classique.
Toronto FC fans won't soon forget this edition of the Canadian Classique.
The Reds were all smiles after Saturday's 6-1 rout of CF Montréal, scoring a club-high six goals in an MLS match to seize the headlines from their Rivalry Week clash at Stade Saputo.
Even sweeter, the win exorcised the demons of a recent setback where Montréal knocked Toronto out of the Canadian Championship in a heartbreaking shootout loss after a 2-2 tie.
"This is our biggest rival in MLS. This is our biggest game of the season, really. And we were waiting for this day, for weeks now, ever since the elimination in the Canadian Championship," said winger Theo Corbeanu, who scored a brace off the bench.
"To do it against MontrĂ©al in the way that we did it, with the amount of goals that we scored â and the goals that we did score â it's an amazing feeling."
In a game with plenty of tasty stats to dive into, Toronto forward Federico Bernardeschi had a vintage performance with four goal contributions (2g/2a).
It helped that Montréal defender Joel Waterman was red-carded in the 21st minute, when TFC were already leading 1-0 through Tyrese Spicer's opening strike. But Bernardeschi still played all the right notes and capitalized on the extra space to operate in.
"Fede was so dangerous almost every time he touched it," head coach Robin Fraser said of their Italian DP. "And it's really fitting that he's had a two-goal, two-assist day [because] I thought his decisions with the ball were really good â times to give it up, times to keep it himself.
"When he shares the ball like that, he becomes less predictable. And when he's less predictable, he's super dangerous."
Can this Rivalry Week win be the turning point Toronto have been searching for? While they're still below the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs line in the Eastern Conference, they're slowly stacking points.
"Our main goal was to come here and ⊠get our redemption," said Corbeanu, a Canadian international who's on loan from Spanish side Granada.
"Obviously to beat them â by the amount that we beat them â and our archrivals is even better. The morale boost is great and we need to take this energy going into the next games."
For his part, Fraser hopes the best is yet to come.
"It's a great day and we're going to enjoy it, but we know we have so much more to do, and we know that we have to make up for what was not a great start," said Fraser, who was hired in January as John Herdman's replacement.
"So, we will enjoy this for sure. But come Tuesday, it's back to work. We've got another tough game next week [at Nashville SC]. But I do want them to enjoy these two days because they really earned it."
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 4' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Gerardo Valenzuela's (FC Cincinnati) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 24% is saved by Brad Guzan. |
| 4' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (FC Cincinnati). Executed by Luca Orellano. |
| 4' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Nick Hagglund's (FC Cincinnati) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 14% misses to the left. |
| 7' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Evander Da Silva Ferreira's (FC Cincinnati) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 7% is blocked by Bartosz Slisz. |
| 7' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (FC Cincinnati). Executed by Evander Da Silva Ferreira. |
| 14' | Substitution | Substitution, FC Cincinnati. Teenage Hadebe replaces Nick Hagglund. |
| 15' | Foul | Emmanuel Latte Lath (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Miles Robinson (FC Cincinnati). |
| 15' | Caution | Miles Robinson (FC Cincinnati) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 15' | Goal | Goal! 1:0. Derrick Williams (Atlanta United) scored with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 28% to the top right corner. Assisted by Alexey Miranchuk. |
| 19' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Evander Da Silva Ferreira's (FC Cincinnati) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% goes over. |
| 20' | Goal | Goal! 2:0. Jay Fortune (Atlanta United) scored with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 70% to the central bottom zone. Assisted by Saba Lobjanidze. |
| 26' | Foul | Gerardo Valenzuela (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Luis Abram (Atlanta United). |
| 27' | FreeKick | Free kick missed. Evander Da Silva Ferreira's (FC Cincinnati) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 7% goes over. |
| 30' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Gerardo Valenzuela's (FC Cincinnati) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 8% is saved by Brad Guzan. |
| 30' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (FC Cincinnati). Executed by Luca Orellano. |
| 31' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Gerardo Valenzuela's (FC Cincinnati) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% is saved by Brad Guzan. |
| 33' | Foul | Miguel AlmirĂłn (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Teenage Hadebe (FC Cincinnati). |
| 35' | Foul | Emmanuel Latte Lath (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Matt Miazga (FC Cincinnati). |
| 38' | Foul | Miguel AlmirĂłn (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Obinna Nwobodo (FC Cincinnati). |
| 38' | Caution | Obinna Nwobodo (FC Cincinnati) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 39' | Foul | Obinna Nwobodo (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Miguel AlmirĂłn (Atlanta United). |
| 42' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Pavel Bucha's (FC Cincinnati) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 7% is blocked by Derrick Williams. |
| 42' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Emmanuel Latte Lath's (Atlanta United) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 24% misses to the left. |
| 43' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Luca Orellano's (FC Cincinnati) with left footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% misses to the left. |
| 44' | Offside | Offside, FC Cincinnati. Kévin Denkey is caught offside. |
| 45' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (FC Cincinnati). Executed by Luca Orellano. |
| 45'+1' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Kévin Denkey's (FC Cincinnati) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 16% misses to the left. |
| 45'+2' | Foul | Alexey Miranchuk (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Obinna Nwobodo (FC Cincinnati). |
| 45'+3' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Emmanuel Latte Lath's (Atlanta United) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 7% misses to the right. |
| 45'+4' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Gerardo Valenzuela's (FC Cincinnati) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 9% goes over to the right. |
| 45'+8' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Kévin Denkey's (FC Cincinnati) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is saved by Brad Guzan. |
| 45'+8' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (FC Cincinnati). Executed by Evander Da Silva Ferreira. |
| 45'+8' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Teenage Hadebe's (FC Cincinnati) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 5% is blocked by Bartosz Slisz. |
| 45'+8' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Evander Da Silva Ferreira's (FC Cincinnati) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 4% is blocked by Matthew Edwards. |
| 45'+9' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Miguel AlmirĂłn's (Atlanta United) with left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved by Roman Celentano. |
| 45'+10' | Offside | Offside, Atlanta United. Miguel AlmirĂłn is caught offside. |
| 45'+10' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, Atlanta United 2, FC Cincinnati 0. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: Atlanta United 2, FC Cincinnati 0. |
| 48' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Evander Da Silva Ferreira's (FC Cincinnati) with left footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% is saved by Brad Guzan. |
| 48' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (FC Cincinnati). Executed by Evander Da Silva Ferreira. |
| 48' | Goal | Goal! 2:1. Miles Robinson (FC Cincinnati) scored with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 25% to the upper left central zone. Assisted by Evander Da Silva Ferreira. |
| 51' | Foul | Kévin Denkey (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Derrick Williams (Atlanta United). |
| 52' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Saba Lobjanidze's (Atlanta United) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 3% is saved by Roman Celentano. |
| 52' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Luca Orellano's (FC Cincinnati) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 5% misses to the left. |
| 54' | Foul | Gerardo Valenzuela (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jay Fortune (Atlanta United). |
| 55' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Luca Orellano's (FC Cincinnati) with left footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% is saved by Brad Guzan. |
| 56' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (FC Cincinnati). Executed by Evander Da Silva Ferreira. |
| 57' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Evander Da Silva Ferreira's (FC Cincinnati) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 2% is saved by Brad Guzan. |
| 57' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (FC Cincinnati). Executed by Luca Orellano. |
| 57' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Evander Da Silva Ferreira's (FC Cincinnati) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% goes over to the right. |
| 59' | Foul | Matt Miazga (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Emmanuel Latte Lath (Atlanta United). |
| 60' | Substitution | Substitution, Atlanta United. Ronald HernĂĄndez replaces Pedro Amador. |
| 61' | Foul | Miguel AlmirĂłn (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Miles Robinson (FC Cincinnati). |
| 62' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Jay Fortune's (Atlanta United) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Obinna Nwobodo. |
| 62' | Foul | Foul by Evander Da Silva Ferreira (FC Cincinnati). |
| 63' | ShotAtGoal | Emmanuel Latte Lath (Atlanta United) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 64%. |
| 64' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Atlanta United). Executed by Saba Lobjanidze. |
| 65' | Foul | Obinna Nwobodo (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Bartosz Slisz (Atlanta United). |
| 66' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Atlanta United). Executed by Saba Lobjanidze. |
| 66' | ShotAtGoal | Alexey Miranchuk (Atlanta United) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 99%. |
| 66' | Goal | Goal! 3:1. Bartosz Slisz (Atlanta United) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 97% to the lower left zone. Assisted by Alexey Miranchuk, second assist by Derrick Williams. |
| 70' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Gerardo Valenzuela's (FC Cincinnati) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 6% is blocked by Luis Abram. |
| 70' | Goal | Goal! 3:2. Gerardo Valenzuela (FC Cincinnati) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 12% to the lower left zone. Assisted by Lukas Engel, second assist by Evander Da Silva Ferreira. |
| 70' | Substitution | Substitution, FC Cincinnati. Kei Kamara replaces Obinna Nwobodo. |
| 72' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Pavel Bucha's (FC Cincinnati) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 8% goes over. |
| 75' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (FC Cincinnati). Executed by Evander Da Silva Ferreira. |
| 76' | Foul | Miguel AlmirĂłn (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Pavel Bucha (FC Cincinnati). |
| 77' | Offside | Offside, Atlanta United. Emmanuel Latte Lath is caught offside. |
| 80' | Substitution | Substitution, Atlanta United. Jamal Thiaré replaces Emmanuel Latte Lath. |
| 80' | Substitution | Substitution, Atlanta United. Mateusz Klich replaces Miguel AlmirĂłn. |
| 81' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Luca Orellano's (FC Cincinnati) with left footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 3% misses to the left. |
| 82' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Alexey Miranchuk's (Atlanta United) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% is saved by Roman Celentano. |
| 83' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Ronald HernĂĄndez's (Atlanta United) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 17% goes over. |
| 83' | Substitution | Substitution, FC Cincinnati. DeAndre Yedlin replaces Matt Miazga. |
| 83' | Substitution | Substitution, FC Cincinnati. Sergio Santos replaces Lukas Engel. |
| 84' | Foul | Derrick Williams (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Gerardo Valenzuela (FC Cincinnati). |
| 85' | Foul | Luca Orellano (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Alexey Miranchuk (Atlanta United). |
| 85' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Teenage Hadebe's (FC Cincinnati) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 15% goes over to the right. |
| 88' | Foul | Jamal Thiaré (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Teenage Hadebe (FC Cincinnati). |
| 89' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (FC Cincinnati). Executed by Evander Da Silva Ferreira. |
| 89' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Miles Robinson's (FC Cincinnati) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 25% is blocked by Ronald HernĂĄndez. |
| 89' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Evander Da Silva Ferreira's (FC Cincinnati) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is saved by Brad Guzan. |
| 90' | Foul | Jamal Thiaré (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by DeAndre Yedlin (FC Cincinnati). |
| 90' | Caution | DeAndre Yedlin (FC Cincinnati) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 90'+1' | Substitution | Substitution, Atlanta United. Noah Cobb replaces Jay Fortune. |
| 90'+1' | Substitution | Substitution, Atlanta United. Will Reilly replaces Saba Lobjanidze. |
| 90'+2' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. DeAndre Yedlin's (FC Cincinnati) with header from the centre of the box misses to the left. |
| 90'+4' | Goal | Goal! 4:2. Jamal Thiaré (Atlanta United) scored with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 14% to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Mateusz Klich, second assist by Matthew Edwards. |
| 90'+5' | Foul | Evander Da Silva Ferreira (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Mateusz Klich (Atlanta United). |
| 90'+6' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (FC Cincinnati). Executed by Luca Orellano. |
| 90'+7' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, Atlanta United 4, FC Cincinnati 2. |
| 90'+7' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
It took nearly two months, but Atlanta United are back in the win column.
It took nearly two months, but Atlanta United are back in the win column.
The Five Stripes snapped their eight-game winless streak on Matchday 15, cruising to an emphatic 4-2 victory over FC Cincinnati at Mercedes-Benz Stadium during Sunday Night Soccer presented by Continental Tire.
The hosts got four different goal scorers â Derrick Williams and Ajani Fortune tallied in the first half before Bartosz Slisz netted the game-winner and Jamal ThiarĂ© iced the match â to produce some much-needed good vibes.
âWe went far too long without a win, especially in our home place,â Williams told MLS Season Pass post-game.
âBut I think tonight we showed a lot of character. We showed how good we can be. We just need to do it for longer periods.â
Recently, Atlanta head coach Ronny Deila called his team âsoftâ as points slipped away and they slid down the Eastern Conference standings.
Consider that message heard loud and clear, overcoming a Cincy side that entered the weekend tied for the Supportersâ Shield lead. Brad Guzanâs seven saves proved pivotal along the way, keeping star attackers Evander and KĂ©vin Denkey off the board.
âWhen you see that determination on set plays, when you see that people want to score, then you see a different team,â Deila said after Atlanta's first win since beating New York City FC on March 29. âYou see that we want to clear the ball and we are first to the ball in the box. These kinds of things are key.
âWe just need to understand that we can beat anybody, but we can also lose against anybody. This has to be the minimum when we talk about the discipline, when we talk about the killer instinct inside the boxes. Then we can prove our style and our play going forward.â
Atlanta arenât getting too far ahead of themselves, especially with a six-game road swing on the horizon after they host southern rival Orlando City SC on Wednesday for a midweek contest (7:30 pm ET | MLS Season Pass).
But with their third win of the season in tow, thereâs some positive momentum after falling short of expectations throughout much of the spring.
âIâm very happy for my teammates, for the effort they put in,â said Miguel AlmirĂłn, who returned this winter from English Premier League side Newcastle United as a Designated Player.
âI think the team was deserving it for the hard work that weâve put in. We still havenât won anything, itâs one game, an important step forward against a good team. We have to keep going. Wednesday we have a final that will be very important also.â
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 1' | Goal | Goal! 1:0. Zavier Gozo (Real Salt Lake) scored with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 5% to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Diego Luna. |
| 4' | Offside | Offside, Real Salt Lake. Alexandros Katranis is caught offside. |
| 4' | Goal | Goal! 2:0. Diego Luna (Real Salt Lake) scored with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 38% to the lower right central zone. |
| 6' | Foul | Diego Luna (Real Salt Lake) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ralph Priso (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 7' | Foul | Tristan Blackmon (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by William Agada (Real Salt Lake). |
| 9' | Foul | Tristan Blackmon (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Diego Luna (Real Salt Lake). |
| 10' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Sebastian Berhalter's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% is blocked by Dominik Marczuk. |
| 11' | Offside | Offside, Real Salt Lake. Zavier Gozo is caught offside. |
| 12' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. William Agada's (Real Salt Lake) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 26% is saved by Yohei Takaoka. |
| 13' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Real Salt Lake). Executed by Diego Luna. |
| 17' | Foul | Diego Luna (Real Salt Lake) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ădier Ocampo (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 18' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. William Agada's (Real Salt Lake) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 7% is blocked by Brian White. |
| 18' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Real Salt Lake). Executed by Diego Luna. |
| 18' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Emeka Eneli's (Real Salt Lake) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% goes over. |
| 20' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). Executed by Sebastian Berhalter. |
| 20' | Goal | Goal! 2:1. Brian White (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) scored with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 30% to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Sebastian Berhalter. |
| 22' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). Executed by Sebastian Berhalter. |
| 22' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Sam Adekugbe's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 11% is blocked by William Agada. |
| 22' | Foul | Foul by William Agada (Real Salt Lake). |
| 25' | Goal | Goal! 2:2. Brian White (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) scored from penalty with right footed shot with an xG of 77% to the bottom left corner. |
| 26' | Foul | Ralph Priso (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by William Agada (Real Salt Lake). |
| 27' | Foul | William Agada (Real Salt Lake) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ralph Priso (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 28' | Foul | Emeka Eneli (Real Salt Lake) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Pedro Vite (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 29' | Offside | Offside, Real Salt Lake. William Agada is caught offside. |
| 30' | Foul | Sam Adekugbe (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Zavier Gozo (Real Salt Lake). |
| 31' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Pedro Vite's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 5% misses to the right. |
| 32' | Offside | Offside, Real Salt Lake. Zavier Gozo is caught offside. |
| 33' | Foul | Emeka Eneli (Real Salt Lake) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ralph Priso (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 33' | FreeKick | Free kick missed. Diego Luna's (Real Salt Lake) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% goes over. |
| 35' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Diego Luna's (Real Salt Lake) with right footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% misses to the left. |
| 38' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Sebastian Berhalter's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 30% is saved by Rafael Cabral. |
| 41' | Foul | Pedro Vite (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Alexandros Katranis (Real Salt Lake). |
| 45'+3' | Foul | Pedro Vite (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Pablo Ruiz (Real Salt Lake). |
| 45'+3' | Foul | Tristan Blackmon (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by William Agada (Real Salt Lake). |
| 45'+4' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Pedro Vite's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with left footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% goes over. |
| 45'+4' | Foul | Ralph Priso (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by William Agada (Real Salt Lake). |
| 45'+4' | Caution | William Agada (Real Salt Lake) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 45'+6' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, Real Salt Lake 2, Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: Real Salt Lake 2, Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2. |
| 48' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Zavier Gozo's (Real Salt Lake) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 2% is saved by Yohei Takaoka. |
| 48' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Real Salt Lake). Executed by Pablo Ruiz. |
| 49' | Foul | Brian White (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Brayan Vera (Real Salt Lake). |
| 50' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Real Salt Lake). Executed by Pablo Ruiz. |
| 51' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Real Salt Lake). Executed by Diego Luna. |
| 51' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Alexandros Katranis's (Real Salt Lake) with header from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by Brian White. |
| 51' | Foul | Foul by Zavier Gozo (Real Salt Lake). |
| 52' | Foul | Jayden Nelson (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Noel Caliskan (Real Salt Lake). |
| 53' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Dominik Marczuk's (Real Salt Lake) with right footed shot from the right wing with an xG of 2% is saved by Yohei Takaoka. |
| 53' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Real Salt Lake). Executed by Diego Luna. |
| 54' | Foul | Diego Luna (Real Salt Lake) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ralph Priso (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 54' | Foul | BjĂžrn Utvik (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by William Agada (Real Salt Lake). |
| 56' | Substitution | Substitution, Real Salt Lake. Philip Quinton replaces Brayan Vera. |
| 56' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). Executed by Sebastian Berhalter. |
| 56' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. BjĂžrn Utvik's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 52% goes over to the right. |
| 58' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Real Salt Lake). Executed by Pablo Ruiz. |
| 59' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Zavier Gozo's (Real Salt Lake) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 6% is saved by Yohei Takaoka. |
| 59' | Foul | Jayden Nelson (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Noel Caliskan (Real Salt Lake). |
| 59' | Caution | Noel Caliskan (Real Salt Lake) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 61' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). Executed by Sebastian Berhalter. |
| 62' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Brian White's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 43% is saved by Rafael Cabral. |
| 63' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Jayden Nelson's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 33% goes over to the left. |
| 64' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Diego Luna's (Real Salt Lake) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 4% goes over to the right. |
| 64' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Brian White's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 46% is saved by Rafael Cabral. |
| 65' | Caution | Diego Luna (Real Salt Lake) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 66' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). Executed by Sebastian Berhalter. |
| 66' | GoalDisallowed | Brian White (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) disallowed a goal due to foul. |
| 66' | Foul | Zavier Gozo (Real Salt Lake) wins a free kick, after being fouled by BjĂžrn Utvik (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 68' | Foul | Alexandros Katranis (Real Salt Lake) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ali Ahmed (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 68' | Substitution | Substitution, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Tate Johnson replaces Sam Adekugbe. |
| 68' | Substitution | Substitution, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Emmanuel Sabbi replaces Jayden Nelson. |
| 71' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Real Salt Lake). Executed by Diego Luna. |
| 71' | Substitution | Substitution, Real Salt Lake. Ariath Piol replaces William Agada. |
| 71' | Substitution | Substitution, Real Salt Lake. Sam Junqua replaces Alexandros Katranis. |
| 72' | Substitution | Substitution, Real Salt Lake. Braian Ojeda replaces Pablo Ruiz. |
| 72' | Foul | Philip Quinton (Real Salt Lake) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Brian White (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 73' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Pedro Vite's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% goes over to the left. |
| 75' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). Executed by Emmanuel Sabbi. |
| 76' | Foul | Pedro Vite (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Braian Ojeda (Real Salt Lake). |
| 77' | Offside | Offside, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Emmanuel Sabbi is caught offside. |
| 77' | Caution | Ali Ahmed (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 80' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Emmanuel Sabbi's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with left footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 4% misses to the right. |
| 81' | Substitution | Substitution, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Mathias Laborda replaces Ădier Ocampo. |
| 81' | Substitution | Substitution, Real Salt Lake. Bode Hidalgo replaces Noel Caliskan. |
| 82' | Foul | Bode Hidalgo (Real Salt Lake) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Emmanuel Sabbi (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 82' | Foul | Emeka Eneli (Real Salt Lake) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ralph Priso (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 83' | Caution | Ralph Priso (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 83' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Justen Glad's (Real Salt Lake) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 10% goes over to the left. |
| 85' | Substitution | Substitution, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Jean Claude Ngando replaces Ralph Priso. |
| 85' | Substitution | Substitution, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Daniel RĂos replaces Ali Ahmed. |
| 88' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Ariath Piol's (Real Salt Lake) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% goes over to the right. |
| 90' | Goal | Goal! 2:3. Pedro Vite (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) scored with left footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 4% to the middle left zone. Assisted by Emmanuel Sabbi. |
| 90'+4' | Foul | Emmanuel Sabbi (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Emeka Eneli (Real Salt Lake). |
| 90'+4' | Caution | Emeka Eneli (Real Salt Lake) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 90'+5' | Offside | Offside, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Daniel RĂos is caught offside. |
| 90'+5' | Foul | Sam Junqua (Real Salt Lake) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Mathias Laborda (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 90'+6' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Zavier Gozo's (Real Salt Lake) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 11% goes over. |
| 90'+6' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, Real Salt Lake 2, Vancouver Whitecaps FC 3. |
| 90'+6' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
Brian White is cementing himself as a club legend.
Brian White is cementing himself as a club legend.
The Vancouver Whitecaps FC striker put in yet another man-of-the-match performance during Matchday 15, netting a brace in five minutes to headline his team's 3-2 comeback victory at Real Salt Lake, a game in which the 'Caps fell behind 2-0 within four minutes of action.
"Brian is always dangerous, he's always a threat in the box," head coach Jesper SĂžrensen said postgame. "You also saw him have two big opportunities apart from the two goals. He's always involved. He's also good at helping us build up. He's also good at taking the duels in mid-pitch.
"He helps the team a lot and he's just growing day by day ... He has a lot of confidence and it helps him relax in the game."
The brace gave White 10 MLS goals in just 11 league matches this season. That ranks second in the Golden Boot presented by Audi race, behind only Philadelphia Union's Tai Baribo, who has found the back of the net 13 times.
"I mean, what striker doesn't want to win a Golden Boot, you know what I mean," remarked White with a smile. "But it's not what I focus on. I focus on what can I do to help this team win and taking the chances when I get them.
"It's one of those things that everyone talks about, but for me, I focus on how well can I play for the Whitecaps and how can I help this team win."
Importantly, White's Matchday 15 tallies ensure he's scored at least 10 goals for a club-record fourth season (2021, 2023-25). No other Whitecaps player has more than two such seasons.
White also became the first player in Whitecaps history to register three consecutive seasons with 15 or more goals across all competitions.
White's prolific form has caught the eye of USMNT boss Mauricio Pochettino, who included the Vancouver striker on his pre-Gold Cup roster ahead of friendlies against TĂŒrkiye and Switzerland.
Pochettino selected four out-and-out strikers for the camp, including White, Charlotte FC's Patrick Agyemang, Monaco's Folarin Balogun and newcomer Damion Downs (FC Köln).
With striker being a position where the USMNT has yet to find a consistent answer, White has done everything he can to make his case to lead the line for the US this summer.
"It's every player's dream to represent their national team, especially to represent them in big games and in tournaments," said White, who has one goal in four caps.
"So, it's always an honor, it's always a privilege and it's always the dream. You grow up wishing you could play for the national team, wishing you could be on those stages and those games."
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 3' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Philadelphia Union). Executed by Kai Wagner. |
| 4' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Philadelphia Union). Executed by Kai Wagner. |
| 4' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Jovan Lukic's (Philadelphia Union) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% goes over to the right. |
| 5' | Foul | Nathan Harriel (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jordi Alba (Inter Miami CF). |
| 6' | Foul | Noah Allen (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Nathan Harriel (Philadelphia Union). |
| 7' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Philadelphia Union). Executed by Kai Wagner. |
| 7' | Goal | Goal! 1:0. Quinn Sullivan (Philadelphia Union) scored with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 10% to the upper right central zone. Assisted by Kai Wagner. |
| 10' | Offside | Offside, Philadelphia Union. Tai Baribo is caught offside. |
| 11' | Foul | Quinn Sullivan (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Luis SuĂĄrez (Inter Miami CF). |
| 13' | Foul | Sergio Busquets (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Danley Jean Jacques (Philadelphia Union). |
| 14' | Foul | Indiana Vassilev (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ian Fray (Inter Miami CF). |
| 14' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Jakob Glesnes's (Philadelphia Union) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 11% misses to the right. |
| 16' | Foul | Yannick Bright (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jovan Lukic (Philadelphia Union). |
| 17' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Lionel Messi. |
| 20' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Tadeo Allende's (Inter Miami CF) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 25% is blocked by Jakob Glesnes. |
| 21' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Lionel Messi. |
| 24' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Jordi Alba. |
| 27' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Jovan Lukic's (Philadelphia Union) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 7% is blocked by Jordi Alba. |
| 28' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Indiana Vassilev's (Philadelphia Union) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 10% is blocked by Sergio Busquets. |
| 28' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Jovan Lukic's (Philadelphia Union) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 6% is blocked by Sergio Busquets. |
| 29' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Lionel Messi's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% is blocked by Jakob Glesnes. |
| 31' | Foul | Sergio Busquets (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jovan Lukic (Philadelphia Union). |
| 33' | Foul | Yannick Bright (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jovan Lukic (Philadelphia Union). |
| 33' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Lionel Messi's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is saved by Andrew Rick. |
| 36' | Foul | Tomås Avilés (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Mikael Uhre (Philadelphia Union). |
| 40' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. Federico Redondo replaces Yannick Bright. |
| 40' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Philadelphia Union). Executed by Kai Wagner. |
| 40' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Nathan Harriel's (Philadelphia Union) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 9% is saved by Ăscar Ustari. |
| 41' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Philadelphia Union). Executed by Kai Wagner. |
| 41' | Foul | Indiana Vassilev (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ian Fray (Inter Miami CF). |
| 41' | Caution | Indiana Vassilev (Philadelphia Union) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 42' | Caution | Ian Fray (Inter Miami CF) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 42' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Quinn Sullivan's (Philadelphia Union) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 4% is saved by Ăscar Ustari. |
| 42' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Danley Jean Jacques's (Philadelphia Union) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is saved by Ăscar Ustari. |
| 42' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Philadelphia Union). Executed by Kai Wagner. |
| 43' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Nathan Harriel's (Philadelphia Union) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 9% is blocked by Ian Fray. |
| 44' | Goal | Goal! 2:0. Tai Baribo (Philadelphia Union) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 14% to the upper left central zone. Assisted by Mikael Uhre, second assist by Indiana Vassilev. |
| 45'+2' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Tadeo Allende's (Inter Miami CF) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 8% goes over to the right. |
| 45'+4' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, Philadelphia Union 2, Inter Miami CF 0. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: Philadelphia Union 2, Inter Miami CF 0. |
| 48' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Lionel Messi. |
| 48' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Gonzalo LujĂĄn's (Inter Miami CF) with header from the right side of the box with an xG of 7% is blocked by Nathan Harriel. |
| 57' | Foul | Danley Jean Jacques (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jordi Alba (Inter Miami CF). |
| 60' | Goal | Goal! 2:1. Tadeo Allende (Inter Miami CF) scored with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 53% to the central top zone. Assisted by Noah Allen, second assist by Jordi Alba. |
| 61' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. Marcelo Weigandt replaces Tomås Avilés. |
| 61' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. Telasco Segovia replaces Ian Fray. |
| 63' | Substitution | Substitution, Philadelphia Union. JesĂșs Bueno replaces Mikael Uhre. |
| 65' | Foul | Marcelo Weigandt (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Tai Baribo (Philadelphia Union). |
| 68' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Telasco Segovia. |
| 68' | ShotAtGoal | Gonzalo LujĂĄn (Inter Miami CF) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 14%. |
| 70' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Philadelphia Union). Executed by Kai Wagner. |
| 70' | GoalDisallowed | Telasco Segovia (Inter Miami CF) disallowed a goal due to offside. |
| 70' | Offside | Offside, Inter Miami CF. Telasco Segovia is caught offside. |
| 71' | Foul | Nathan Harriel (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Telasco Segovia (Inter Miami CF). |
| 72' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. JesĂșs Bueno's (Philadelphia Union) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by Sergio Busquets. |
| 73' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Danley Jean Jacques's (Philadelphia Union) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 7% is blocked by Jordi Alba. |
| 73' | Goal | Goal! 3:1. Tai Baribo (Philadelphia Union) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 60% to the bottom left corner. |
| 75' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Danley Jean Jacques's (Philadelphia Union) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 44% is saved by Ăscar Ustari. |
| 75' | Foul | Sergio Busquets (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by JesĂșs Bueno (Philadelphia Union). |
| 75' | Caution | JesĂșs Bueno (Philadelphia Union) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 76' | Substitution | Substitution, Philadelphia Union. Bruno Damiani replaces Indiana Vassilev. |
| 76' | Caution | Jordi Alba (Inter Miami CF) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 77' | Foul | Foul by Jordi Alba (Inter Miami CF). |
| 78' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. FafĂ Picault replaces Gonzalo LujĂĄn. |
| 81' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Luis SuĂĄrez's (Inter Miami CF) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 22% misses to the left. |
| 82' | Foul | Federico Redondo (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Tai Baribo (Philadelphia Union). |
| 84' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Jordi Alba. |
| 86' | Foul | Lionel Messi (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jakob Glesnes (Philadelphia Union). |
| 86' | Caution | Jakob Glesnes (Philadelphia Union) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 87' | Substitution | Substitution, Philadelphia Union. Francis Westfield replaces Quinn Sullivan. |
| 87' | Goal | Goal! 3:2. Lionel Messi (Inter Miami CF) scored from free kick with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 7% to the top left corner. |
| 88' | Offside | Offside, Philadelphia Union. Bruno Damiani is caught offside. |
| 88' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Tai Baribo's (Philadelphia Union) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 55% is saved by Ăscar Ustari. |
| 89' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Philadelphia Union). Executed by Kai Wagner. |
| 90' | Foul | Tai Baribo (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Marcelo Weigandt (Inter Miami CF). |
| 90' | Offside | Offside, Philadelphia Union. Bruno Damiani is caught offside. |
| 90'+2' | Foul | Bruno Damiani (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Federico Redondo (Inter Miami CF). |
| 90'+2' | Caution | Federico Redondo (Inter Miami CF) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 90'+4' | ShotAtGoal | Jovan Lukic (Philadelphia Union) hits the cross bar from the centre of the box with an xG of 18%. |
| 90'+5' | Goal | Goal! 3:3. Telasco Segovia (Inter Miami CF) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 7% to the top right corner. |
| 90'+6' | Foul | Nathan Harriel (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by FafĂ Picault (Inter Miami CF). |
| 90'+6' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Danley Jean Jacques's (Philadelphia Union) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 37% misses to the right. |
| 90'+7' | Foul | Jordi Alba (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Danley Jean Jacques (Philadelphia Union). |
| 90'+7' | Caution | Danley Jean Jacques (Philadelphia Union) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 90'+7' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, Philadelphia Union 3, Inter Miami CF 3. |
| 90'+7' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
How grim was Inter Miami CFâs situation midway through their Matchday 15 visit to the Philadelphia Union?
How grim was Inter Miami CFâs situation midway through their Matchday 15 visit to the Philadelphia Union?
Comprehensively out-fought and out-hustled in the first 45 minutes, the Herons were trailing the league-leading Union 2-0, staring at the further extension of a 1W-5L-1D slump dating back to their devastating Concacaf Champions Cup setback at the hands of Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
Thus Javier Mascheranoâs halftime message was laced with equal parts urgency and scatological profanity.
âI talked to them in the halftime that we are in a situation that is s--t, s--t. We are in the s--t,â IMCFâs head coach colorfully explained to reporters postgame.
âAnd the only way to see the sun is give everything. Forget the result. The result is my fault, is my responsibility. They have to play. They have to play because football is a game and we have to play, play. Donât think about the result.â
It took time, painstaking resilience, some non-clinical finishing from Philly and multiple moments of trademark individual brilliance from Lionel Messi. Yet even after conceding yet again to MLS Golden Boot frontrunner Tai Baribo to find themselves down 3-1 with barely a quarter of an hour left in the game, Miami dug deep and found a response.
After Tadeo Allende's close-range header on the hour mark gave the visitors hope, Messi dragged his side back into striking range at 3-2 by earning, then converting a viciously struck free kick from just outside the penalty box. That in turn opened the door for substitute Telasco Segovia to lash a 95th-minute equalizer after some relentless work in the buildup from the GOAT, snatching a chaotic 3-3 draw from the jaws of defeat.
âWe showed character, personality,â said Mascherano. âIt was another difficult start of the game for us, because in the beginning, we concede the goals, and the situation that we are in, when you concede, itâs difficult, you know? Because you start to think that you have to come back again.
âBut the guys showed a lot of character. They showed that they want â they want to fight, to take [control] of this situation. So at the end, also we are not lucky, because the third goal of theirs is a very clear offside. So we are in a situation, in a bad dynamic, but with a lot of spirit to come back to be the team that we were in the beginning of this season.â
Like so many of their matches over the past two years or so, this was a result that reflected the Heronsâ persistent tendencies towards riveting drama, for better and for worse, which so often tends to bait opponents into track meets that leave the door open for Messiâs creativity to tip the scales.
âI think everyone saw a little bit of everything tonight,â said Philly coach Bradley Carnell after this tenacious, mostly end-to-end slugfest, which his side couldâve salted away with even marginally better finishing precision, such was their volume of opportunities against IMCFâs rickety back line.
âWe dominate in many ways, and then also allow an opponent who on paper has world-class quality, we allow them at certain points to get back in the game. Itâs a game where if we take our chances, I think the scorelineâs even bigger in our favor than the 3-1 scoreline wouldâve indicated ⊠[but] you can never quite shut them down for 90 minutes.â
Messi-era Miamiâs chronic difficulties with defensive fundamentals have underlined them time and again in big moments, from two unsuccessful ConcaChampions campaigns to last yearâs Audi MLS Cup Playoffs disappointment. Yet even after all that, one adversary after another has let them hang around, and eventually paid the price.
âToday, I think we showed that we have soul and heart to fight,â said Mascherano, who repeatedly declared his conviction that Bariboâs second strike should have been waved off. âSo this is the way. Obviously, we have to improve a lot of things. We cannot concede every single corner, every single throw-in, give to the opponent chances to score. We have to start more focused in this kind of situation. But at the end, I think we did everything to win.â
Having been subjected to criticism of his tactics, personnel and general performance over the past month, Mascherano himself made some key moves.
The Argentine tweaked his teamâs tactics and positioning to gain some purchase in the face of the Unionâs tigerish press, and was clever to adjust the Heronsâ left flank, pushing Jordi Alba higher and more central while versatile homegrown Noah Allen drifted wide, not just to cover for the Spaniard but to roam forward himself, as he did to deliver the cross headed home by Allende.
IMCF will play two more league games next week, CF MontrĂ©al and Columbus Crew, both at home, before embarking on their FIFA 2025 Club World Cup adventure. Mascherano, however, pointedly dismissed any idea of looking ahead, mindful that sixth place in the Eastern Conference is well short of whatâs required.
âWe have to recover from the situation in MLS, do it on Wednesday and on Saturday,â he said in Spanish. âThis is our situation, clearly, then we'll focus on the tournament. But it would be irresponsible for us to start focusing on that.â
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 1' | Foul | Andrew Brody (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by TomĂĄs Chancalay (New England Revolution). |
| 3' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. DĂĄniel SallĂłi's (Sporting Kansas City) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 4% goes over. |
| 6' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. DĂĄniel SallĂłi's (Sporting Kansas City) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 17% misses to the right. |
| 7' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. TomĂĄs Chancalay's (New England Revolution) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Robert Voloder. |
| 11' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Sporting Kansas City). Executed by Jacob Bartlett. |
| 11' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Jansen Miller's (Sporting Kansas City) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 5% is blocked by Peyton Miller. |
| 12' | Foul | Carles Gil (New England Revolution) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jacob Bartlett (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 14' | Goal | Goal! 0:1. TomĂĄs Chancalay (New England Revolution) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 4% to the lower right zone. Assisted by Ignatius Ganago, second assist by Carles Gil. |
| 16' | Foul | Tim Leibold (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Matt Polster (New England Revolution). |
| 19' | Foul | Andrew Brody (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Peyton Miller (New England Revolution). |
| 23' | Goal | Own goal! 0:2. Jacob Bartlett (Sporting Kansas City) scored an own goal from the centre of the box. |
| 25' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. TomĂĄs Chancalay's (New England Revolution) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is saved by John Pulskamp. |
| 28' | Foul | Dejan Joveljic (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Mamadou Fofana (New England Revolution). |
| 30' | Foul | Ignatius Ganago (New England Revolution) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Manu GarcĂa (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 31' | Foul | Shapi Suleymanov (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by TomĂĄs Chancalay (New England Revolution). |
| 39' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. TomĂĄs Chancalay's (New England Revolution) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is saved by John Pulskamp. |
| 40' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Sporting Kansas City). Executed by Shapi Suleymanov. |
| 42' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. TomĂĄs Chancalay's (New England Revolution) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 25% goes over to the right. |
| 43' | Foul | Zorhan Bassong (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Alhassan Yusuf (New England Revolution). |
| 45' | Foul | Tanner Beason (New England Revolution) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Zorhan Bassong (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 45'+3' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, Sporting Kansas City 0, New England Revolution 2. |
| 46' | Substitution | Substitution, Sporting Kansas City. Khiry Shelton replaces Andrew Brody. |
| 46' | Substitution | Substitution, Sporting Kansas City. Logan Ndenbe replaces Tim Leibold. |
| 46' | Substitution | Substitution, Sporting Kansas City. Erik Thommy replaces Shapi Suleymanov. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: Sporting Kansas City 0, New England Revolution 2. |
| 48' | Foul | Carles Gil (New England Revolution) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Zorhan Bassong (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 49' | Foul | Carles Gil (New England Revolution) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Zorhan Bassong (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 51' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Sporting Kansas City). Executed by Jacob Bartlett. |
| 51' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Sporting Kansas City). Executed by Jacob Bartlett. |
| 51' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. DĂĄniel SallĂłi's (Sporting Kansas City) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 22% goes over to the right. |
| 52' | Foul | Jacob Bartlett (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ignatius Ganago (New England Revolution). |
| 53' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Erik Thommy's (Sporting Kansas City) with right footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% is saved by Aljaz Ivacic. |
| 53' | Goal | Goal! 1:2. DĂĄniel SallĂłi (Sporting Kansas City) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 49% to the bottom right corner. |
| 54' | Offside | Offside, Sporting Kansas City. Logan Ndenbe is caught offside. |
| 56' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Dejan Joveljic's (Sporting Kansas City) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 10% is blocked by Tanner Beason. |
| 56' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Sporting Kansas City). Executed by Jacob Bartlett. |
| 56' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Erik Thommy's (Sporting Kansas City) with right footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 6% goes over. |
| 57' | Offside | Offside, Sporting Kansas City. Dejan Joveljic is caught offside. |
| 57' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. DĂĄniel SallĂłi's (Sporting Kansas City) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 8% is saved by Aljaz Ivacic. |
| 57' | Foul | Dejan Joveljic (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Mamadou Fofana (New England Revolution). |
| 57' | Caution | Mamadou Fofana (New England Revolution) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 59' | Goal | Goal! 2:2. Dejan Joveljic (Sporting Kansas City) scored from penalty with right footed shot with an xG of 77% to the lower left zone. |
| 61' | Offside | Offside, New England Revolution. Ignatius Ganago is caught offside. |
| 61' | Goal | Goal! 3:2. Manu GarcĂa (Sporting Kansas City) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 12% to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Erik Thommy, second assist by Zorhan Bassong. |
| 64' | Substitution | Substitution, New England Revolution. Brandon Bye replaces Ilay Feingold. |
| 65' | Foul | Tanner Beason (New England Revolution) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Dejan Joveljic (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 68' | Foul | Peyton Miller (New England Revolution) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Manu GarcĂa (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 68' | Caution | Manu GarcĂa (Sporting Kansas City) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 70' | Substitution | Substitution, New England Revolution. Luis Diaz Espinoza replaces TomĂĄs Chancalay. |
| 70' | Substitution | Substitution, New England Revolution. Wyatt Omsberg replaces Mamadou Fofana. |
| 73' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Matt Polster's (New England Revolution) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is saved by John Pulskamp. |
| 74' | Substitution | Substitution, Sporting Kansas City. Dany Rosero replaces Robert Voloder. |
| 76' | Foul | Alhassan Yusuf (New England Revolution) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jacob Bartlett (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 76' | Caution | Jacob Bartlett (Sporting Kansas City) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 76' | ShotAtGoal | Wyatt Omsberg (New England Revolution) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 74%. |
| 76' | GoalDisallowed | Ignatius Ganago (New England Revolution) disallowed a goal due to offside. |
| 76' | Offside | Offside, New England Revolution. Ignatius Ganago is caught offside. |
| 79' | Substitution | Substitution, New England Revolution. Maxi Urruti replaces Tanner Beason. |
| 82' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Maxi Urruti's (New England Revolution) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 31% is saved by John Pulskamp. |
| 83' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (New England Revolution). Executed by Carles Gil. |
| 83' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Brandon Bye's (New England Revolution) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 6% misses to the right. |
| 84' | Goal | Goal! 3:3. Maxi Urruti (New England Revolution) scored with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 80% to the central bottom zone. Assisted by Luis Diaz Espinoza, second assist by Alhassan Yusuf. |
| 86' | Substitution | Substitution, Sporting Kansas City. JoaquĂn FernĂĄndez replaces Jacob Bartlett. |
| 88' | Foul | Matt Polster (New England Revolution) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Dejan Joveljic (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 90'+1' | Foul | Maxi Urruti (New England Revolution) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Erik Thommy (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 90'+2' | Foul | DĂĄniel SallĂłi (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Brayan Ceballos (New England Revolution). |
| 90'+3' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Erik Thommy's (Sporting Kansas City) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 7% is blocked by Wyatt Omsberg. |
| 90'+3' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. DĂĄniel SallĂłi's (Sporting Kansas City) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 8% is blocked by Brandon Bye. |
| 90'+8' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Erik Thommy's (Sporting Kansas City) with left footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Peyton Miller. |
| 90'+8' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Alhassan Yusuf's (New England Revolution) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 7% goes over. |
| 90'+9' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Erik Thommy's (Sporting Kansas City) with left footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 3% goes over to the left. |
| 90'+10' | Foul | Manu GarcĂa (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Alhassan Yusuf (New England Revolution). |
| 90'+11' | Foul | Erik Thommy (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Alhassan Yusuf (New England Revolution). |
| 90'+12' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Dany Rosero's (Sporting Kansas City) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 8% misses to the left. |
| 90'+13' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, Sporting Kansas City 3, New England Revolution 3. |
| 90'+13' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
Emotions were running high Saturday at Children's Mercy Park as Sporting Kansas City played their first game since the tragic passing of former player Gadi Kinda.
Emotions were running high Saturday at Children's Mercy Park as Sporting Kansas City played their first game since the tragic passing of former player Gadi Kinda.
SKC remembered their former No. 10 throughout their eventual 3-3 draw with the New England Revolution, including a special tribute from former attacking partner DĂĄniel SallĂłi.
After scoring in the 53rd minute, SallĂłi raised his jersey to reveal a shirt underneath with Kindaâs name and number.
âWe all feel [the loss],â interim head coach Kerry Zavagnin said of Kinda. âThroughout the week, everyone in the club has supported each other, and once again tonight, in a moment of adversity, there was that support again.
"I certainly believe that there was someone watching tonight.â
In addition to SallĂłiâs tribute, there were several other salutes to Kinda, who had 16g/17a in 80 games across all competitions for Sporting between 2020-23 before departing for Israeli Premier League side Maccabi Haifa FC.
SKC players wore t-shirts in honor of their ex-teammate as they walked out onto the pitch, as did New Englandâs Ilay Feingold, who played with Kinda at Maccabi Haifa.
The whole team also wore âGadiâ armbands, while the home fans chanted his name in the 10th minute, commemorating his jersey number in Kansas.
Zavagnin also felt that his team paid homage with their performance and three-goal comeback, overcoming a 2-0 deficit to salvage an emotional point.
âI think there was a part of emotion that led to the outburst [of goals],â Zavagnin said. âThey didnât want to let the night end that way.â
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 1' | Foul | Alex Muyl (Nashville SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Deybi Flores (Toronto FC). |
| 2' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Nashville SC). Executed by Hany Mukhtar. |
| 8' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Sam Surridge's (Nashville SC) with left footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 4% misses to the left. |
| 9' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Alex Muyl's (Nashville SC) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 10% is saved by Sean Johnson. |
| 16' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Nashville SC). Executed by Hany Mukhtar. |
| 17' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Toronto FC). Executed by Lorenzo Insigne. |
| 17' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Deybi Flores's (Toronto FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 8% goes over to the right. |
| 22' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Sam Surridge's (Nashville SC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 16% misses to the left. |
| 30' | Foul | Jeisson Palacios (Nashville SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ola Brynhildsen (Toronto FC). |
| 32' | Foul | Ola Brynhildsen (Toronto FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jack Maher (Nashville SC). |
| 35' | Foul | Deybi Flores (Toronto FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Hany Mukhtar (Nashville SC). |
| 35' | Foul | Kosi Thompson (Toronto FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sam Surridge (Nashville SC). |
| 37' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Jacob Shaffelburg's (Nashville SC) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 17% misses to the right. |
| 38' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Lorenzo Insigne's (Toronto FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 11% is blocked by Patrick Yazbek. |
| 39' | Foul | Jacob Shaffelburg (Nashville SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Lazar StefanoviÄ (Toronto FC). |
| 41' | Foul | Theo Corbeanu (Toronto FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sam Surridge (Nashville SC). |
| 41' | Foul | Maxime Dominguez (Toronto FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Hany Mukhtar (Nashville SC). |
| 43' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Toronto FC). Executed by Lorenzo Insigne. |
| 45' | Foul | Theo Corbeanu (Toronto FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Edvard Tagseth (Nashville SC). |
| 45'+1' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, Toronto FC 0, Nashville SC 0. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: Toronto FC 0, Nashville SC 0. |
| 46' | Offside | Offside, Toronto FC. Theo Corbeanu is caught offside. |
| 51' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Hany Mukhtar's (Nashville SC) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% is saved by Sean Johnson. |
| 53' | Offside | Offside, Nashville SC. Sam Surridge is caught offside. |
| 53' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Ola Brynhildsen's (Toronto FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 2% is saved by Joe Willis. |
| 54' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Toronto FC). Executed by Lorenzo Insigne. |
| 56' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Edvard Tagseth's (Nashville SC) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Deybi Flores. |
| 56' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Nashville SC). Executed by Edvard Tagseth. |
| 57' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Nashville SC). Executed by Hany Mukhtar. |
| 57' | Goal | Goal! 0:1. Sam Surridge (Nashville SC) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 78% to the lower left central zone. Assisted by Hany Mukhtar, second assist by Andy Najar. |
| 58' | Substitution | Substitution, Nashville SC. Ahmed Qasem replaces Jacob Shaffelburg. |
| 59' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Sam Surridge's (Nashville SC) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 4% goes over. |
| 60' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Andy Najar's (Nashville SC) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 22% is blocked by Kosi Thompson. |
| 60' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Hany Mukhtar's (Nashville SC) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 49% is saved by Sean Johnson. |
| 61' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Nashville SC). Executed by Hany Mukhtar. |
| 61' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Hany Mukhtar's (Nashville SC) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 1% goes over. |
| 63' | Foul | Federico Bernardeschi (Toronto FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Daniel Lovitz (Nashville SC). |
| 63' | Substitution | Substitution, Toronto FC. Jonathan Osorio replaces Deybi Flores. |
| 64' | Substitution | Substitution, Toronto FC. Alonso Coello replaces Maxime Dominguez. |
| 64' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Theo Corbeanu's (Toronto FC) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 7% is blocked by Sam Surridge. |
| 65' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Hany Mukhtar's (Nashville SC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 9% is saved by Sean Johnson. |
| 66' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Nashville SC). Executed by Edvard Tagseth. |
| 66' | Foul | Jonathan Osorio (Toronto FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ahmed Qasem (Nashville SC). |
| 67' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Alex Muyl's (Nashville SC) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 7% is blocked by Kevin Long. |
| 70' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Ola Brynhildsen's (Toronto FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 31% misses to the left. |
| 72' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Lorenzo Insigne's (Toronto FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 10% misses to the left. |
| 73' | Substitution | Substitution, Nashville SC. Walker Zimmerman replaces Jeisson Palacios. |
| 73' | Substitution | Substitution, Toronto FC. Tyrese Spicer replaces Ola Brynhildsen. |
| 73' | Substitution | Substitution, Toronto FC. Zane Monlouis replaces Sigurd Rosted. |
| 77' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Tyrese Spicer's (Toronto FC) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 2% is saved by Joe Willis. |
| 79' | GoalDisallowed | Lorenzo Insigne (Toronto FC) disallowed a goal due to foul. |
| 79' | Foul | Joe Willis (Nashville SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Lorenzo Insigne (Toronto FC). |
| 81' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Hany Mukhtar's (Nashville SC) with right footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% goes over. |
| 83' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Tyrese Spicer's (Toronto FC) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 3% misses to the right. |
| 85' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Federico Bernardeschi's (Toronto FC) with left footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 4% is saved by Joe Willis. |
| 85' | Offside | Offside, Nashville SC. Sam Surridge is caught offside. |
| 86' | Substitution | Substitution, Nashville SC. Jonathan Pérez replaces Alex Muyl. |
| 86' | Substitution | Substitution, Nashville SC. Bryan Acosta replaces Patrick Yazbek. |
| 86' | Foul | Ahmed Qasem (Nashville SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Federico Bernardeschi (Toronto FC). |
| 86' | Caution | Federico Bernardeschi (Toronto FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 87' | Foul | Lorenzo Insigne (Toronto FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Hany Mukhtar (Nashville SC). |
| 89' | Goal | Goal! 0:2. Sam Surridge (Nashville SC) scored with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 22% to the top right corner. Assisted by Jonathan Pérez. |
| 90' | Substitution | Substitution, Toronto FC. Charlie Sharp replaces Theo Corbeanu. |
| 90'+1' | Goal | Goal! 1:2. Jonathan Osorio (Toronto FC) scored with right footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% to the top right corner. Assisted by Charlie Sharp. |
| 90'+2' | Foul | Daniel Lovitz (Nashville SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kosi Thompson (Toronto FC). |
| 90'+2' | Caution | Kosi Thompson (Toronto FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 90'+5' | Foul | Walker Zimmerman (Nashville SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Charlie Sharp (Toronto FC). |
| 90'+6' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
| 90'+6' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, Toronto FC 1, Nashville SC 2. |
Nashville SC have their captain back.
Nashville SC have their captain back.
Walker Zimmerman made his long-awaited Nashville return on Saturday, subbing on in the 73rd minute of his side's 2-1 win at Toronto FC. It was his first appearance in almost two months.
The two-time MLS Defender of the Year, who missed seven games after suffering a concussion on April 5 against Charlotte FC, helped Nashville move up to third place in the Eastern Conference amid an 8W-4L-3D (27 points) start to the season.
Sam Surridge scored a brace, with fellow Designated Player Hany Mukhtar not getting on the BMO Field scoreboard solely due to fantastic goalkeeping from TFC's Sean Johnson.
And with Zimmerman, their third DP, back in the mix, Nashville look poised to make even more noise during head coach B.J. Callaghan's first full season in charge.
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 3' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Philadelphia Union). Executed by Kai Wagner. |
| 4' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Philadelphia Union). Executed by Kai Wagner. |
| 4' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Jovan Lukic's (Philadelphia Union) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% goes over to the right. |
| 5' | Foul | Nathan Harriel (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jordi Alba (Inter Miami CF). |
| 6' | Foul | Noah Allen (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Nathan Harriel (Philadelphia Union). |
| 7' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Philadelphia Union). Executed by Kai Wagner. |
| 7' | Goal | Goal! 1:0. Quinn Sullivan (Philadelphia Union) scored with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 10% to the upper right central zone. Assisted by Kai Wagner. |
| 10' | Offside | Offside, Philadelphia Union. Tai Baribo is caught offside. |
| 11' | Foul | Quinn Sullivan (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Luis SuĂĄrez (Inter Miami CF). |
| 13' | Foul | Sergio Busquets (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Danley Jean Jacques (Philadelphia Union). |
| 14' | Foul | Indiana Vassilev (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ian Fray (Inter Miami CF). |
| 14' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Jakob Glesnes's (Philadelphia Union) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 11% misses to the right. |
| 16' | Foul | Yannick Bright (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jovan Lukic (Philadelphia Union). |
| 17' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Lionel Messi. |
| 20' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Tadeo Allende's (Inter Miami CF) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 25% is blocked by Jakob Glesnes. |
| 21' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Lionel Messi. |
| 24' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Jordi Alba. |
| 27' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Jovan Lukic's (Philadelphia Union) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 7% is blocked by Jordi Alba. |
| 28' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Indiana Vassilev's (Philadelphia Union) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 10% is blocked by Sergio Busquets. |
| 28' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Jovan Lukic's (Philadelphia Union) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 6% is blocked by Sergio Busquets. |
| 29' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Lionel Messi's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% is blocked by Jakob Glesnes. |
| 31' | Foul | Sergio Busquets (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jovan Lukic (Philadelphia Union). |
| 33' | Foul | Yannick Bright (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jovan Lukic (Philadelphia Union). |
| 33' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Lionel Messi's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is saved by Andrew Rick. |
| 36' | Foul | Tomås Avilés (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Mikael Uhre (Philadelphia Union). |
| 40' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. Federico Redondo replaces Yannick Bright. |
| 40' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Philadelphia Union). Executed by Kai Wagner. |
| 40' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Nathan Harriel's (Philadelphia Union) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 9% is saved by Ăscar Ustari. |
| 41' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Philadelphia Union). Executed by Kai Wagner. |
| 41' | Foul | Indiana Vassilev (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ian Fray (Inter Miami CF). |
| 41' | Caution | Indiana Vassilev (Philadelphia Union) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 42' | Caution | Ian Fray (Inter Miami CF) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 42' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Quinn Sullivan's (Philadelphia Union) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 4% is saved by Ăscar Ustari. |
| 42' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Danley Jean Jacques's (Philadelphia Union) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is saved by Ăscar Ustari. |
| 42' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Philadelphia Union). Executed by Kai Wagner. |
| 43' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Nathan Harriel's (Philadelphia Union) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 9% is blocked by Ian Fray. |
| 44' | Goal | Goal! 2:0. Tai Baribo (Philadelphia Union) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 14% to the upper left central zone. Assisted by Mikael Uhre, second assist by Indiana Vassilev. |
| 45'+2' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Tadeo Allende's (Inter Miami CF) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 8% goes over to the right. |
| 45'+4' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, Philadelphia Union 2, Inter Miami CF 0. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: Philadelphia Union 2, Inter Miami CF 0. |
| 48' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Lionel Messi. |
| 48' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Gonzalo LujĂĄn's (Inter Miami CF) with header from the right side of the box with an xG of 7% is blocked by Nathan Harriel. |
| 57' | Foul | Danley Jean Jacques (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jordi Alba (Inter Miami CF). |
| 60' | Goal | Goal! 2:1. Tadeo Allende (Inter Miami CF) scored with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 53% to the central top zone. Assisted by Noah Allen, second assist by Jordi Alba. |
| 61' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. Marcelo Weigandt replaces Tomås Avilés. |
| 61' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. Telasco Segovia replaces Ian Fray. |
| 63' | Substitution | Substitution, Philadelphia Union. JesĂșs Bueno replaces Mikael Uhre. |
| 65' | Foul | Marcelo Weigandt (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Tai Baribo (Philadelphia Union). |
| 68' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Telasco Segovia. |
| 68' | ShotAtGoal | Gonzalo LujĂĄn (Inter Miami CF) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 14%. |
| 70' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Philadelphia Union). Executed by Kai Wagner. |
| 70' | GoalDisallowed | Telasco Segovia (Inter Miami CF) disallowed a goal due to offside. |
| 70' | Offside | Offside, Inter Miami CF. Telasco Segovia is caught offside. |
| 71' | Foul | Nathan Harriel (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Telasco Segovia (Inter Miami CF). |
| 72' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. JesĂșs Bueno's (Philadelphia Union) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by Sergio Busquets. |
| 73' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Danley Jean Jacques's (Philadelphia Union) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 7% is blocked by Jordi Alba. |
| 73' | Goal | Goal! 3:1. Tai Baribo (Philadelphia Union) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 60% to the bottom left corner. |
| 75' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Danley Jean Jacques's (Philadelphia Union) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 44% is saved by Ăscar Ustari. |
| 75' | Foul | Sergio Busquets (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by JesĂșs Bueno (Philadelphia Union). |
| 75' | Caution | JesĂșs Bueno (Philadelphia Union) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 76' | Substitution | Substitution, Philadelphia Union. Bruno Damiani replaces Indiana Vassilev. |
| 76' | Caution | Jordi Alba (Inter Miami CF) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 77' | Foul | Foul by Jordi Alba (Inter Miami CF). |
| 78' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. FafĂ Picault replaces Gonzalo LujĂĄn. |
| 81' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Luis SuĂĄrez's (Inter Miami CF) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 22% misses to the left. |
| 82' | Foul | Federico Redondo (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Tai Baribo (Philadelphia Union). |
| 84' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Jordi Alba. |
| 86' | Foul | Lionel Messi (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jakob Glesnes (Philadelphia Union). |
| 86' | Caution | Jakob Glesnes (Philadelphia Union) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 87' | Substitution | Substitution, Philadelphia Union. Francis Westfield replaces Quinn Sullivan. |
| 87' | Goal | Goal! 3:2. Lionel Messi (Inter Miami CF) scored from free kick with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 7% to the top left corner. |
| 88' | Offside | Offside, Philadelphia Union. Bruno Damiani is caught offside. |
| 88' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Tai Baribo's (Philadelphia Union) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 55% is saved by Ăscar Ustari. |
| 89' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Philadelphia Union). Executed by Kai Wagner. |
| 90' | Foul | Tai Baribo (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Marcelo Weigandt (Inter Miami CF). |
| 90' | Offside | Offside, Philadelphia Union. Bruno Damiani is caught offside. |
| 90'+2' | Foul | Bruno Damiani (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Federico Redondo (Inter Miami CF). |
| 90'+2' | Caution | Federico Redondo (Inter Miami CF) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 90'+4' | ShotAtGoal | Jovan Lukic (Philadelphia Union) hits the cross bar from the centre of the box with an xG of 18%. |
| 90'+5' | Goal | Goal! 3:3. Telasco Segovia (Inter Miami CF) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 7% to the top right corner. |
| 90'+6' | Foul | Nathan Harriel (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by FafĂ Picault (Inter Miami CF). |
| 90'+6' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Danley Jean Jacques's (Philadelphia Union) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 37% misses to the right. |
| 90'+7' | Foul | Jordi Alba (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Danley Jean Jacques (Philadelphia Union). |
| 90'+7' | Caution | Danley Jean Jacques (Philadelphia Union) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 90'+7' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, Philadelphia Union 3, Inter Miami CF 3. |
| 90'+7' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
Lionel Messi wasn't about to let Inter Miami CF go down without a fight.
Lionel Messi wasn't about to let Inter Miami CF go down without a fight.
The GOAT produced another inspiring moment for the Herons Saturday night at Subaru Park, scoring a stunning, late free kick that spurred a 3-3 come-from-behind draw against the first-place Philadelphia Union.
With Miami down 3-1 in the 87th minute, Messi's magical left foot beat goalkeeper Andrew Rick's diving effort with clinical precision into the upper left corner.
It also set the stage for Telasco Segovia's dramatic 95th-minute equalizer, which delivered the Herons a valuable road point.
More importantly, it showed they still have signs of life amid a four-game winless streak as Javier Mascherano's side looks to build confidence ahead of next month's FIFA 2025 Club World Cup.
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 1' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Patrick Agyemang's (Charlotte FC) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 12% goes over. |
| 4' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Wilfried Zaha's (Charlotte FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 16% is saved by Nicholas Hagen. |
| 4' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Ashley Westwood's (Charlotte FC) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% misses to the right. |
| 7' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Charlotte FC). Executed by Ashley Westwood. |
| 8' | Offside | Offside, Charlotte FC. Patrick Agyemang is caught offside. |
| 12' | Foul | Foul by Yevhen Cheberko (Columbus Crew). |
| 13' | ShotAtGoal | Adilson Malanda (Charlotte FC) hits the cross bar from the centre of the box with an xG of 47%. |
| 14' | Foul | Wilfried Zaha (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by DĂĄniel Gazdag (Columbus Crew). |
| 15' | Goal | Goal! 0:1. Ibrahim Aliyu (Columbus Crew) scored with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 19% to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Mohamed Farsi, second assist by Diego Rossi. |
| 17' | Foul | Nicholas Scardina (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Yevhen Cheberko (Columbus Crew). |
| 19' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Charlotte FC). Executed by Pep Biel. |
| 19' | Goal | Goal! 1:1. Patrick Agyemang (Charlotte FC) scored with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 27% to the middle right zone. Assisted by Pep Biel. |
| 20' | Substitution | Substitution, Columbus Crew. Malte Amundsen replaces Steven Moreira. |
| 23' | Foul | Kerwin Vargas (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Malte Amundsen (Columbus Crew). |
| 24' | Goal | Goal! 2:1. Patrick Agyemang (Charlotte FC) scored with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 13% to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Wilfried Zaha. |
| 26' | Caution | Ashley Westwood (Charlotte FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 26' | Foul | Mohamed Farsi (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ashley Westwood (Charlotte FC). |
| 29' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Diego Rossi's (Columbus Crew) with right footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Andrew Privett. |
| 29' | ShotAtGoal | Max Arfsten (Columbus Crew) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 6%. |
| 30' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Pep Biel's (Charlotte FC) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 29% misses to the left. |
| 33' | Offside | Offside, Columbus Crew. Mohamed Farsi is caught offside. |
| 33' | Foul | Sean Zawadzki (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Patrick Agyemang (Charlotte FC). |
| 37' | Foul | Max Arfsten (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kerwin Vargas (Charlotte FC). |
| 38' | Foul | Foul by Adilson Malanda (Charlotte FC). |
| 39' | Offside | Offside, Columbus Crew. Ibrahim Aliyu is caught offside. |
| 45'+4' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, Charlotte FC 2, Columbus Crew 1. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: Charlotte FC 2, Columbus Crew 1. |
| 48' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. DĂĄniel Gazdag's (Columbus Crew) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% is saved by Kristijan Kahlina. |
| 49' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Diego Rossi's (Columbus Crew) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Wilfried Zaha. |
| 51' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Diego Rossi's (Columbus Crew) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 9% misses to the left. |
| 55' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Kerwin Vargas's (Charlotte FC) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 21% is saved by Nicholas Hagen. |
| 56' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Charlotte FC). Executed by Pep Biel. |
| 56' | ShotAtGoal | Brandt Bronico (Charlotte FC) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 11%. |
| 56' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Charlotte FC). Executed by Ashley Westwood. |
| 56' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Patrick Agyemang's (Charlotte FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 15% is saved by Nicholas Hagen. |
| 56' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Adilson Malanda's (Charlotte FC) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 19% is saved by Nicholas Hagen. |
| 57' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Diego Rossi's (Columbus Crew) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 7% is saved by Kristijan Kahlina. |
| 57' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Columbus Crew). Executed by Diego Rossi. |
| 59' | Foul | Wilfried Zaha (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Yevhen Cheberko (Columbus Crew). |
| 60' | Substitution | Substitution, Columbus Crew. Dylan Chambost replaces Jacen Russell-Rowe. |
| 60' | Substitution | Substitution, Columbus Crew. Aziel Jackson replaces Ibrahim Aliyu. |
| 63' | ShotAtGoal | Diego Rossi (Columbus Crew) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 6%. |
| 63' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. DĂĄniel Gazdag's (Columbus Crew) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Adilson Malanda. |
| 64' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Columbus Crew). Executed by Dylan Chambost. |
| 64' | ShotAtGoal | Max Arfsten (Columbus Crew) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 7%. |
| 64' | Foul | Foul by Wilfried Zaha (Charlotte FC). |
| 65' | Goal | Goal! 2:2. Malte Amundsen (Columbus Crew) scored with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 68% to the lower left central zone. |
| 66' | Substitution | Substitution, Charlotte FC. Liel Abada replaces Kerwin Vargas. |
| 68' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Liel Abada's (Charlotte FC) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 20% is saved by Nicholas Hagen. |
| 70' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Diego Rossi's (Columbus Crew) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 5% is saved by Kristijan Kahlina. |
| 71' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty's (Charlotte FC) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 8% is saved by Nicholas Hagen. |
| 72' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Columbus Crew). Executed by Diego Rossi. |
| 73' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Charlotte FC). Executed by Ashley Westwood. |
| 74' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Wilfried Zaha's (Charlotte FC) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 4% is blocked by Mohamed Farsi. |
| 75' | Goal | Goal! 3:2. Pep Biel (Charlotte FC) scored with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 10% to the upper right central zone. Assisted by Wilfried Zaha. |
| 76' | Substitution | Substitution, Columbus Crew. Lassi Lappalainen replaces Max Arfsten. |
| 83' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Ashley Westwood's (Charlotte FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 8% is saved by Nicholas Hagen. |
| 84' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Charlotte FC). Executed by Ashley Westwood. |
| 85' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Aziel Jackson's (Columbus Crew) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 9% goes over to the right. |
| 86' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Patrick Agyemang's (Charlotte FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 39% is saved by Nicholas Hagen. |
| 87' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Charlotte FC). Executed by Pep Biel. |
| 88' | Offside | Offside, Charlotte FC. Liel Abada is caught offside. |
| 88' | Substitution | Substitution, Charlotte FC. Tyger Smalls replaces Patrick Agyemang. |
| 88' | Substitution | Substitution, Charlotte FC. Jack Neeley replaces Nicholas Scardina. |
| 88' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Diego Rossi's (Columbus Crew) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 5% is saved by Kristijan Kahlina. |
| 90' | Offside | Offside, Charlotte FC. Pep Biel is caught offside. |
| 90'+2' | Foul | Sean Zawadzki (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Brandt Bronico (Charlotte FC). |
| 90'+2' | Caution | Brandt Bronico (Charlotte FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 90'+5' | Offside | Offside, Columbus Crew. DĂĄniel Gazdag is caught offside. |
| 90'+5' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
| 90'+5' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, Charlotte FC 3, Columbus Crew 2. |
Charlotte FC are back in a big way.
Charlotte FC are back in a big way.
The Crown's recent dip in form gave them a sense of desperation heading into Saturday's home match against the Columbus Crew.
Charlotte delivered on the pressure, notching a 3-2 victory.
"Credit to the players today," said head coach Dean Smith postgame. "Because it's really difficult playing against a team like that, where you have to defend well, especially after going 120 minutes for some of the players on Wednesday.
"So you know, really proud of them today with that performance and that result against a really good team."
The clubâs top talent, particularly the attacking trio of Patrick Agyemang, Pep Biel and Wilfried Zaha, led the way.
Agyemang, who was recently named to Mauricio Pochettinoâs 27-man USMNT pre-Gold Cup roster, had arguably the biggest impact at Bank of America Stadium.
After Columbus' Ibrahim Aliyu opened the scoring, Agyemang equalized in the 19th minute, getting on the end of an in-swinging corner from Biel.
Just five minutes later, he bagged the brace. Zaha drew two players near the sideline and placed a gorgeous through-ball into the path of Agyemang, who timed his run perfectly and needed only one touch to roll the ball into the corner.
With his pair of tallies, Agyemang became the second player in club history to record multiple multi-goal games.
"I thought they looked a real threat every time they got it," Smith said of his attack. "I thought they linked up really well. The third goal was really good link-up play, as well. But some of the big chances had come from that.
"We spoke about how Columbus like to counterpress and commit bodies forward and leave one-on-ones. And if you've got Patrick Agyemang one-on-one, then you use it. And we used it every time."
The 24-year-old striker, who produced 10g/5a for Charlotte last season, has been finding his form of late, scoring five goals in his last six games across all competitions, including three straight matches.
He's been just as effective since making his international debut in January, scoring three times in four appearances for his country.
"It was great, definitely wanted more, but time will come with that," Agyemang remarked with a wry smile when asked about his brace.
"I was definitely happy. As a striker you want to help the team, especially when we went 1-0 down and to be able to bring us back to 2-1, with two goals quickly is a nice feeling. I think, for me, it's just carrying out this momentum."
The Crew would not go down easily. Malte Amundsen equalized in the 65th minute, poking in a rebound after goalkeeper Kristijan Kahlina stopped a free kick. But not long after, Biel handled a sharp pass from Zaha in the box and slipped a turning shot into the corner.
Biel now has four goals and seven assists on the season.
While Charlotte began the season well, picking up quality wins over FC Cincinnati and San Diego FC, they had struggled in the weeks since. Smith's men were on a five-game league losing streak and ducked out of the US Open Cup on penalty kicks in a wild midweek fixture against D.C. United.
With the pressure rising, the Crown needed big-time performances from their marquee players. And they got them on Matchday 15.
A win over Columbus, who are in the mix near the top of the East, could be enough to get them back on track.
"We felt dangerous today ... that's how we're supposed to be as a front four or a front three," said Agyemang.
"At the end of the day, now we've seen that we can do that, especially against a team like Columbus. So why can't we do this throughout the season?"
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 3' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Philadelphia Union). Executed by Kai Wagner. |
| 4' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Philadelphia Union). Executed by Kai Wagner. |
| 4' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Jovan Lukic's (Philadelphia Union) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% goes over to the right. |
| 5' | Foul | Nathan Harriel (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jordi Alba (Inter Miami CF). |
| 6' | Foul | Noah Allen (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Nathan Harriel (Philadelphia Union). |
| 7' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Philadelphia Union). Executed by Kai Wagner. |
| 7' | Goal | Goal! 1:0. Quinn Sullivan (Philadelphia Union) scored with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 10% to the upper right central zone. Assisted by Kai Wagner. |
| 10' | Offside | Offside, Philadelphia Union. Tai Baribo is caught offside. |
| 11' | Foul | Quinn Sullivan (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Luis SuĂĄrez (Inter Miami CF). |
| 13' | Foul | Sergio Busquets (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Danley Jean Jacques (Philadelphia Union). |
| 14' | Foul | Indiana Vassilev (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ian Fray (Inter Miami CF). |
| 14' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Jakob Glesnes's (Philadelphia Union) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 11% misses to the right. |
| 16' | Foul | Yannick Bright (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jovan Lukic (Philadelphia Union). |
| 17' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Lionel Messi. |
| 20' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Tadeo Allende's (Inter Miami CF) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 25% is blocked by Jakob Glesnes. |
| 21' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Lionel Messi. |
| 24' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Jordi Alba. |
| 27' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Jovan Lukic's (Philadelphia Union) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 7% is blocked by Jordi Alba. |
| 28' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Indiana Vassilev's (Philadelphia Union) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 10% is blocked by Sergio Busquets. |
| 28' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Jovan Lukic's (Philadelphia Union) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 6% is blocked by Sergio Busquets. |
| 29' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Lionel Messi's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% is blocked by Jakob Glesnes. |
| 31' | Foul | Sergio Busquets (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jovan Lukic (Philadelphia Union). |
| 33' | Foul | Yannick Bright (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jovan Lukic (Philadelphia Union). |
| 33' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Lionel Messi's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is saved by Andrew Rick. |
| 36' | Foul | Tomås Avilés (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Mikael Uhre (Philadelphia Union). |
| 40' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. Federico Redondo replaces Yannick Bright. |
| 40' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Philadelphia Union). Executed by Kai Wagner. |
| 40' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Nathan Harriel's (Philadelphia Union) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 9% is saved by Ăscar Ustari. |
| 41' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Philadelphia Union). Executed by Kai Wagner. |
| 41' | Foul | Indiana Vassilev (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ian Fray (Inter Miami CF). |
| 41' | Caution | Indiana Vassilev (Philadelphia Union) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 42' | Caution | Ian Fray (Inter Miami CF) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 42' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Quinn Sullivan's (Philadelphia Union) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 4% is saved by Ăscar Ustari. |
| 42' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Danley Jean Jacques's (Philadelphia Union) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is saved by Ăscar Ustari. |
| 42' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Philadelphia Union). Executed by Kai Wagner. |
| 43' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Nathan Harriel's (Philadelphia Union) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 9% is blocked by Ian Fray. |
| 44' | Goal | Goal! 2:0. Tai Baribo (Philadelphia Union) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 14% to the upper left central zone. Assisted by Mikael Uhre, second assist by Indiana Vassilev. |
| 45'+2' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Tadeo Allende's (Inter Miami CF) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 8% goes over to the right. |
| 45'+4' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, Philadelphia Union 2, Inter Miami CF 0. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: Philadelphia Union 2, Inter Miami CF 0. |
| 48' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Lionel Messi. |
| 48' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Gonzalo LujĂĄn's (Inter Miami CF) with header from the right side of the box with an xG of 7% is blocked by Nathan Harriel. |
| 57' | Foul | Danley Jean Jacques (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jordi Alba (Inter Miami CF). |
| 60' | Goal | Goal! 2:1. Tadeo Allende (Inter Miami CF) scored with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 53% to the central top zone. Assisted by Noah Allen, second assist by Jordi Alba. |
| 61' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. Marcelo Weigandt replaces Tomås Avilés. |
| 61' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. Telasco Segovia replaces Ian Fray. |
| 63' | Substitution | Substitution, Philadelphia Union. JesĂșs Bueno replaces Mikael Uhre. |
| 65' | Foul | Marcelo Weigandt (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Tai Baribo (Philadelphia Union). |
| 68' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Telasco Segovia. |
| 68' | ShotAtGoal | Gonzalo LujĂĄn (Inter Miami CF) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 14%. |
| 70' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Philadelphia Union). Executed by Kai Wagner. |
| 70' | GoalDisallowed | Telasco Segovia (Inter Miami CF) disallowed a goal due to offside. |
| 70' | Offside | Offside, Inter Miami CF. Telasco Segovia is caught offside. |
| 71' | Foul | Nathan Harriel (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Telasco Segovia (Inter Miami CF). |
| 72' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. JesĂșs Bueno's (Philadelphia Union) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by Sergio Busquets. |
| 73' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Danley Jean Jacques's (Philadelphia Union) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 7% is blocked by Jordi Alba. |
| 73' | Goal | Goal! 3:1. Tai Baribo (Philadelphia Union) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 60% to the bottom left corner. |
| 75' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Danley Jean Jacques's (Philadelphia Union) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 44% is saved by Ăscar Ustari. |
| 75' | Foul | Sergio Busquets (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by JesĂșs Bueno (Philadelphia Union). |
| 75' | Caution | JesĂșs Bueno (Philadelphia Union) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 76' | Substitution | Substitution, Philadelphia Union. Bruno Damiani replaces Indiana Vassilev. |
| 76' | Caution | Jordi Alba (Inter Miami CF) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 77' | Foul | Foul by Jordi Alba (Inter Miami CF). |
| 78' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. FafĂ Picault replaces Gonzalo LujĂĄn. |
| 81' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Luis SuĂĄrez's (Inter Miami CF) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 22% misses to the left. |
| 82' | Foul | Federico Redondo (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Tai Baribo (Philadelphia Union). |
| 84' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Jordi Alba. |
| 86' | Foul | Lionel Messi (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jakob Glesnes (Philadelphia Union). |
| 86' | Caution | Jakob Glesnes (Philadelphia Union) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 87' | Substitution | Substitution, Philadelphia Union. Francis Westfield replaces Quinn Sullivan. |
| 87' | Goal | Goal! 3:2. Lionel Messi (Inter Miami CF) scored from free kick with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 7% to the top left corner. |
| 88' | Offside | Offside, Philadelphia Union. Bruno Damiani is caught offside. |
| 88' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Tai Baribo's (Philadelphia Union) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 55% is saved by Ăscar Ustari. |
| 89' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Philadelphia Union). Executed by Kai Wagner. |
| 90' | Foul | Tai Baribo (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Marcelo Weigandt (Inter Miami CF). |
| 90' | Offside | Offside, Philadelphia Union. Bruno Damiani is caught offside. |
| 90'+2' | Foul | Bruno Damiani (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Federico Redondo (Inter Miami CF). |
| 90'+2' | Caution | Federico Redondo (Inter Miami CF) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 90'+4' | ShotAtGoal | Jovan Lukic (Philadelphia Union) hits the cross bar from the centre of the box with an xG of 18%. |
| 90'+5' | Goal | Goal! 3:3. Telasco Segovia (Inter Miami CF) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 7% to the top right corner. |
| 90'+6' | Foul | Nathan Harriel (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by FafĂ Picault (Inter Miami CF). |
| 90'+6' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Danley Jean Jacques's (Philadelphia Union) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 37% misses to the right. |
| 90'+7' | Foul | Jordi Alba (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Danley Jean Jacques (Philadelphia Union). |
| 90'+7' | Caution | Danley Jean Jacques (Philadelphia Union) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 90'+7' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, Philadelphia Union 3, Inter Miami CF 3. |
| 90'+7' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
Quinn Sullivan's great week keeps getting better.
Quinn Sullivan's great week keeps getting better.
Fresh off his first-ever US men's national team call-up, the Philadelphia Union homegrown scored a banger of a goal during Saturday's 3-3 home draw against Inter Miami CF at Subaru Park.
After a short corner-kick assist from Kai Wagner, Sullivan caught the Herons' defense off-guard with a brilliantly executed shot that curled past goalkeeper Oscar Ustari.
After a breakout 2024 season, Sullivan has fully jumped into the spotlight this year amid the Union's surprise run to the top of the Eastern Conference standings (9W-3L-3D, 30 points) under new head coach Bradley Carnell.
Along with Golden Boot presented by Audi leader Tai Baribo (13g/1a), Sullivan has been a key figure as Philly became the first MLS club to reach 30 points on Matchday 15.
"I expected us to be competitive," Carnell said post-game. "Did I know we were gonna be at 30 [points] after 15 [games]? No. But I was very hopeful of a successful start, and I think we've had that."
Sullivan was arguably more ambitious heading into 2025, telling Sacha Kljestan on MLS Season Pass back in March that his objectives for the year included reaching 20 total goal contributions and earning a USMNT call-up.
The 21-year-old has now recorded nine goal contributions for the season (2g/7a), putting him well on his way to hitting that mark.
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 1' | Foul | AnĂbal Godoy (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Lucas Sanabria (LA Galaxy). |
| 3' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Maya Yoshida's (LA Galaxy) with right footed shot from own half with an xG of 3% misses to the left. |
| 5' | Foul | Joseph Paintsil (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Christopher McVey (San Diego FC). |
| 6' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Maya Yoshida's (LA Galaxy) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 18% misses to the right. |
| 10' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Joseph Paintsil's (LA Galaxy) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% goes over. |
| 13' | Foul | Gabriel Pec (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Luca Bombino (San Diego FC). |
| 16' | Foul | Foul by AnĂbal Godoy (San Diego FC). |
| 16' | Offside | Offside, LA Galaxy. Joseph Paintsil is caught offside. |
| 19' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Hirving Lozano's (San Diego FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 52% goes over. |
| 19' | Foul | Foul by AnĂbal Godoy (San Diego FC). |
| 21' | Foul | Hirving Lozano (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Miki Yamane (LA Galaxy). |
| 24' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (LA Galaxy). Executed by Marco Reus. |
| 24' | Offside | Offside, LA Galaxy. Marco Reus is caught offside. |
| 26' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Alex Mighten's (San Diego FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 6% is blocked by Maya Yoshida. |
| 28' | Foul | Miki Yamane (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Luca Bombino (San Diego FC). |
| 29' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (LA Galaxy). Executed by Marco Reus. |
| 30' | Caution | Hirving Lozano (San Diego FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 33' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. AnĂbal Godoy's (San Diego FC) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 25% misses to the right. |
| 34' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Luca de la Torre's (San Diego FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 18% misses to the right. |
| 35' | Foul | Joseph Paintsil (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by AnĂbal Godoy (San Diego FC). |
| 37' | Foul | Hirving Lozano (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Edwin Cerrillo (LA Galaxy). |
| 37' | Caution | Edwin Cerrillo (LA Galaxy) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 38' | Foul | Willy Kumado (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Diego FagĂșndez (LA Galaxy). |
| 40' | Goal | Goal! 0:1. Diego FagĂșndez (LA Galaxy) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 9% to the middle right zone. Assisted by Marco Reus. |
| 41' | Goal | Goal! 1:1. Luca de la Torre (San Diego FC) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 19% to the central bottom zone. Assisted by Jeppe Tverskov, second assist by Willy Kumado. |
| 44' | Foul | Luca Bombino (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Gabriel Pec (LA Galaxy). |
| 45'+1' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Joseph Paintsil's (LA Galaxy) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 12% is blocked by Paddy McNair. |
| 45'+2' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (LA Galaxy). Executed by Diego FagĂșndez. |
| 45'+3' | Caution | Gabriel Pec (LA Galaxy) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 45'+3' | Foul | Foul by Diego FagĂșndez (LA Galaxy). |
| 45'+4' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, San Diego FC 1, LA Galaxy 1. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: San Diego FC 1, LA Galaxy 1. |
| 47' | Foul | Emiro Garces (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Hirving Lozano (San Diego FC). |
| 50' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (LA Galaxy). Executed by Marco Reus. |
| 50' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Diego FagĂșndez's (LA Galaxy) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% goes over to the left. |
| 53' | Substitution | Substitution, San Diego FC. Oscar Verhoeven replaces Willy Kumado. |
| 58' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Joseph Paintsil's (LA Galaxy) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 23% goes over. |
| 60' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (LA Galaxy). Executed by Marco Reus. |
| 62' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (San Diego FC). Executed by Anders Dreyer. |
| 62' | Foul | Anders Dreyer (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Gabriel Pec (LA Galaxy). |
| 62' | Caution | Miki Yamane (LA Galaxy) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 63' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (San Diego FC). Executed by Anders Dreyer. |
| 65' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Hirving Lozano's (San Diego FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 9% is blocked by Lucas Sanabria. |
| 65' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Anders Dreyer's (San Diego FC) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 56% is blocked by Emiro Garces. |
| 69' | Foul | Luca Bombino (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Gabriel Pec (LA Galaxy). |
| 70' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Hirving Lozano's (San Diego FC) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Miki Yamane. |
| 70' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (San Diego FC). Executed by Hirving Lozano. |
| 72' | Foul | Emiro Garces (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by AnĂbal Godoy (San Diego FC). |
| 73' | Substitution | Substitution, LA Galaxy. Christian RamĂrez replaces Diego FagĂșndez. |
| 73' | Substitution | Substitution, LA Galaxy. Isaiah Parente replaces Lucas Sanabria. |
| 75' | Foul | Foul by Joseph Paintsil (LA Galaxy). |
| 76' | Foul | Luca Bombino (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Christian RamĂrez (LA Galaxy). |
| 77' | Substitution | Substitution, San Diego FC. Milan Iloski replaces Alex Mighten. |
| 79' | Offside | Offside, San Diego FC. Anders Dreyer is caught offside. |
| 80' | Foul | Maya Yoshida (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Hirving Lozano (San Diego FC). |
| 81' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (San Diego FC). Executed by Anders Dreyer. |
| 81' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. AnĂbal Godoy's (San Diego FC) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 6% goes over to the left. |
| 83' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (San Diego FC). Executed by Anders Dreyer. |
| 84' | Foul | Hirving Lozano (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Marco Reus (LA Galaxy). |
| 84' | Caution | Marco Reus (LA Galaxy) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 85' | Foul | Hirving Lozano (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Miki Yamane (LA Galaxy). |
| 85' | Foul | Milan Iloski (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Maya Yoshida (LA Galaxy). |
| 87' | FreeKick | Free kick missed. Anders Dreyer's (San Diego FC) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% goes over to the right. |
| 88' | Substitution | Substitution, San Diego FC. Onni Valakari replaces AnĂbal Godoy. |
| 88' | Foul | Joseph Paintsil (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Christopher McVey (San Diego FC). |
| 89' | ShotAtGoal | Marco Reus (LA Galaxy) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 16%. |
| 89' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Marco Reus's (LA Galaxy) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 23% goes over. |
| 89' | Foul | Onni Valakari (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Isaiah Parente (LA Galaxy). |
| 90' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Hirving Lozano's (San Diego FC) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 7% is blocked by Edwin Cerrillo. |
| 90'+1' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (San Diego FC). Executed by Hirving Lozano. |
| 90'+2' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Luca de la Torre's (San Diego FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 16% goes over. |
| 90'+3' | Foul | Paddy McNair (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Miki Yamane (LA Galaxy). |
| 90'+5' | Goal | Goal! 2:1. Hirving Lozano (San Diego FC) scored with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 38% to the middle right zone. Assisted by Anders Dreyer. |
| 90'+7' | Foul | Foul by Milan Iloski (San Diego FC). |
| 90'+8' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, San Diego FC 2, LA Galaxy 1. |
| 90'+8' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
Chucky Lozano does it all for San Diego FC.
Chucky Lozano does it all for San Diego FC.
The expansion side's superstar Designated Player continued his dream debut MLS season Saturday at Snapdragon Stadium, scoring the dramatic 95th-minute game-winner in a 2-1 victory over the LA Galaxy.
Lozano made a decisive late run into the box in the dying moments of second-half stoppage time to get on the end of a cross from fellow DP Anders Dreyer, nestling his header perfectly into the side netting as San Diego completed the season sweep of their SoCal rivals.
âI'm happy that was what was done on the field," said Lozano postgame. "It was a great team effort, the whole staff as well. And I think we were able to do what we wanted to do and we were assigned to do.
"And like I said, during the week, during the media availability, these games are different, and you just have to give it a little bit extra. And I think I did my job and helped the team. And you know, I was able to score in the end."
The Mexican international's decisive tally, which followed Luca de la Torre's instant response to Diego FagĂșndez's 40th-minute opener, put him at 11 goal contributions (5g/6a) on the year, just two behind Dreyer for the team lead.
The goal capped off an all-around performance from Lozano. Minutes earlier, he made a lung-busting recovery run to pursue Gabriel Pec almost the full length of the pitch, winning a perfectly-timed tackle to recover the ball, turning the other way and drawing a yellow card from Marco Reus.
"First and foremost, everybody should take note that this moment in time is a big moment for the club," said head coach Mikey Varas. "These are moments that clubs are built on. These are the moments nobody will forget, that inspire an entire region and make the club real.
"But like you said, my favorite play of the game is Hirving chasing down Pec. On a yellow card, 70 yards, making a sliding tackle, these are moments that clubs are built on. These are legacies for me in terms of how Hirving shows who he is on the field.â
Lozano's fiery display was felt beyond the stat sheet, with the former Napoli and PSV Eindhoven star practically locking horns with FagĂșndez.
Both goal-scorers went nose-to-nose after another ball-winning tackle from Lozano, eventually being pulled apart by teammates.
The scene revealed the intensity of the growing rivalry between the SoCal rivals, which, at least in 2025, belonged to San Diego FC, thanks to two wins in as many games against the Galaxy.
"We know it and we felt it," stated SDFC captain Jeppe Tverskov. "A lot of people need bragging rights and yeah, it's nice for us. As I said, we felt it going on the pitch, but we also know how important a game like this is, especially winning in the last minute.
"That's one of those games that kind of starts something for a club. It's just nice.â
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 4' | Foul | Igor Jesus (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jacob Bartlett (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 5' | Offside | Offside, Los Angeles Football Club. Denis Bouanga is caught offside. |
| 9' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Los Angeles Football Club). Executed by Denis Bouanga. |
| 18' | Offside | Offside, Los Angeles Football Club. Timothy Tillman is caught offside. |
| 19' | Foul | Igor Jesus (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jacob Bartlett (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 20' | Foul | Yaw Yeboah (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Memo RodrĂguez (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 22' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Denis Bouanga's (Los Angeles Football Club) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 28% is saved by John Pulskamp. |
| 23' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Los Angeles Football Club). Executed by Denis Bouanga. |
| 23' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Denis Bouanga's (Los Angeles Football Club) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 10% is blocked by Marlon Santos. |
| 25' | Foul | Jansen Miller (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Denis Bouanga (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 27' | Foul | Shapi Suleymanov (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ryan Hollingshead (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 27' | Caution | Ryan Hollingshead (Los Angeles Football Club) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 29' | Foul | Dejan Joveljic (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sergi Palencia (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 30' | Foul | DĂĄniel SallĂłi (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Igor Jesus (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 30' | Foul | Ryan Hollingshead (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by DĂĄniel SallĂłi (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 34' | Foul | Dejan Joveljic (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Marlon Santos (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 34' | Foul | Igor Jesus (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jacob Bartlett (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 38' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Los Angeles Football Club). Executed by Denis Bouanga. |
| 39' | Goal | Goal! 0:1. Dejan Joveljic (Sporting Kansas City) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 31% to the lower left zone. Assisted by Manu GarcĂa. |
| 41' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Denis Bouanga's (Los Angeles Football Club) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 4% is blocked by Jansen Miller. |
| 41' | Foul | Logan Ndenbe (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Timothy Tillman (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 42' | Foul | Marlon Santos (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Dejan Joveljic (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 44' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Igor Jesus's (Los Angeles Football Club) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% goes over to the right. |
| 45'+1' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Los Angeles Football Club). Executed by Denis Bouanga. |
| 45'+1' | Goal | Goal! 1:1. Eddie Segura (Los Angeles Football Club) scored with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 24% to the middle left zone. Assisted by Denis Bouanga. |
| 45'+3' | Offside | Offside, Sporting Kansas City. Dejan Joveljic is caught offside. |
| 45'+4' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, Los Angeles Football Club 1, Sporting Kansas City 1. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: Los Angeles Football Club 1, Sporting Kansas City 1. |
| 46' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Denis Bouanga's (Los Angeles Football Club) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 2% is saved by John Pulskamp. |
| 47' | Offside | Offside, Sporting Kansas City. Logan Ndenbe is caught offside. |
| 48' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Sergi Palencia's (Los Angeles Football Club) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 14% is blocked by Logan Ndenbe. |
| 49' | ShotAtGoal | Denis Bouanga (Los Angeles Football Club) hits the left post from the left side of the box with an xG of 9%. |
| 49' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Denis Bouanga's (Los Angeles Football Club) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 5% is blocked by Jansen Miller. |
| 50' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Los Angeles Football Club). Executed by Denis Bouanga. |
| 51' | Foul | Eddie Segura (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Manu GarcĂa (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 51' | Foul | Jansen Miller (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Denis Bouanga (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 53' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Jeremy Ebobisse's (Los Angeles Football Club) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 9% is blocked by JoaquĂn FernĂĄndez. |
| 55' | Foul | Jeremy Ebobisse (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by JoaquĂn FernĂĄndez (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 57' | Foul | Denis Bouanga (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Memo RodrĂguez (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 59' | Goal | Goal! 2:1. Denis Bouanga (Los Angeles Football Club) scored from penalty with right footed shot with an xG of 77% to the middle left zone. |
| 60' | Substitution | Substitution, Sporting Kansas City. Jake Davis replaces Memo RodrĂguez. |
| 65' | Foul | Yaw Yeboah (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Logan Ndenbe (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 65' | Substitution | Substitution, Los Angeles Football Club. Frankie Amaya replaces Yaw Yeboah. |
| 65' | Substitution | Substitution, Los Angeles Football Club. Olivier Giroud replaces Jeremy Ebobisse. |
| 66' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Denis Bouanga's (Los Angeles Football Club) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 8% misses to the left. |
| 67' | Caution | Jake Davis (Sporting Kansas City) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 68' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Frankie Amaya's (Los Angeles Football Club) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by Logan Ndenbe. |
| 69' | Offside | Offside, Los Angeles Football Club. Timothy Tillman is caught offside. |
| 69' | Foul | Shapi Suleymanov (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Igor Jesus (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 70' | Foul | Timothy Tillman (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jansen Miller (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 71' | Substitution | Substitution, Sporting Kansas City. Santiago Muñóz replaces Shapi Suleymanov. |
| 72' | FreeKick | Free kick saved. Olivier Giroud's (Los Angeles Football Club) with left footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 4% is saved by John Pulskamp. |
| 72' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Los Angeles Football Club). Executed by Denis Bouanga. |
| 72' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Timothy Tillman's (Los Angeles Football Club) with left footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 7% is blocked by Jacob Bartlett. |
| 73' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Denis Bouanga's (Los Angeles Football Club) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 7% goes over to the right. |
| 73' | Foul | Manu GarcĂa (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Olivier Giroud (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 74' | Foul | Manu GarcĂa (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Olivier Giroud (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 74' | Foul | Igor Jesus (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Manu GarcĂa (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 75' | Foul | DĂĄniel SallĂłi (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sergi Palencia (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 78' | Foul | Jacob Bartlett (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Olivier Giroud (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 79' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Olivier Giroud's (Los Angeles Football Club) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 39% is saved by John Pulskamp. |
| 80' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Los Angeles Football Club). Executed by Denis Bouanga. |
| 80' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Ryan Hollingshead's (Los Angeles Football Club) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 66% is blocked by Jansen Miller. |
| 80' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Marlon Santos's (Los Angeles Football Club) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 16% is blocked by Jansen Miller. |
| 81' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Los Angeles Football Club). Executed by Denis Bouanga. |
| 81' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Eddie Segura's (Los Angeles Football Club) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 30% misses to the left. |
| 81' | Foul | Santiago Muñóz (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sergi Palencia (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 81' | Substitution | Substitution, Sporting Kansas City. Stephen Afrifa replaces DĂĄniel SallĂłi. |
| 81' | Substitution | Substitution, Sporting Kansas City. Tim Leibold replaces Logan Ndenbe. |
| 84' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Sporting Kansas City). Executed by Jacob Bartlett. |
| 85' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. JoaquĂn FernĂĄndez's (Sporting Kansas City) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 8% goes over. |
| 85' | Substitution | Substitution, Los Angeles Football Club. Ryan Raposo replaces Timothy Tillman. |
| 86' | Offside | Offside, Los Angeles Football Club. Denis Bouanga is caught offside. |
| 87' | Foul | Ryan Raposo (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Tim Leibold (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 88' | Foul | Stephen Afrifa (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Frankie Amaya (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 88' | Caution | Frankie Amaya (Los Angeles Football Club) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 89' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Manu GarcĂa's (Sporting Kansas City) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% goes over to the right. |
| 90' | Foul | Ryan Raposo (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Stephen Afrifa (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 90'+1' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Jansen Miller's (Sporting Kansas City) with right footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% is saved by Hugo Lloris. |
| 90'+1' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Sporting Kansas City). Executed by Jacob Bartlett. |
| 90'+1' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Stephen Afrifa's (Sporting Kansas City) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 5% goes over to the left. |
| 90'+3' | Goal | Goal! 3:1. Olivier Giroud (Los Angeles Football Club) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 19% to the lower right zone. Assisted by Denis Bouanga, second assist by Marco Delgado. |
| 90'+4' | Substitution | Substitution, Los Angeles Football Club. Artem Smolyakov replaces Ryan Hollingshead. |
| 90'+5' | Foul | Jansen Miller (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Denis Bouanga (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 90'+8' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
| 90'+8' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, Los Angeles Football Club 3, Sporting Kansas City 1. |
LOS ANGELES â Denis the menace.
LOS ANGELES â Denis the menace.
LAFC forward Denis Bouanga has shifted into fifth gear as the Black & Gold preceded their 2025 FIFA Club World Cup participation with a 3-1 comeback win over Sporting Kansas City Sunday night at BMO Stadium, led by a 1g/2a performance from their Gabonese superstar.
Last weekend, Bouanga came up clutch for LAFC in the FIFA Club World Cup play-in match against LIGA MX's Club América, assisting the equalizer from a corner kick before scoring the game-winner in the 115th minute to earn a 2-1 victory worth nearly $10 million.
This week, he gave LAFC fans déjà vu in league play.
"We saw it last week against Club AmĂ©rica. We saw it again today," defender Eddie Segura, whose header off a Bouanga corner kick canceled out Dejan JoveljiÄ's opener right before halftime, told reporters post-match.
"For me, obviously, marking that goal today was big for the team, but I think [corners are] something that we practiced day in and day out, and that's been huge for us as a club."
The rest was all Bouanga as the perennial Golden Boot presented by Audi contender showed off one of the many goal-creating abilities in his toolkit: drawing penalties. Continually terrorizing SKC defenders until he incited an ill-advised challenge, Bouanga sent himself to the spot for the winning penalty, which he nonchalantly dispatched into the back of the net in the 59th minute.
The 30-year-old put the cherry on top of his memorable performance with a stoppage-time assist for Olivier Giroud to score in his second consecutive MLS match.
"That's been there since day one in training. You see that the two wanted to play together, wanted to connect," head coach Steve Cherundolo said of his attackers' budding relationship.
"I think the role of the last two games for Olivier coming in has been really good and it's been very important for us too. I think if he starts a game, I'm sure he will do as well.
"But coming in as a Joker and somebody to come in and hold the ball for us as he has been, and some key passes, and just a constant threat, is a very, very good tool to have off the bench."
LAFC begin their inaugural Club World Cup campaign against Giroud's former team, English Premier League giants Chelsea, on June 16 at Atlanta United's Mercedes-Benz Stadium. They'll then travel to Nashville SC's GEODIS Park for a matchup against Tunisian champions ES Tunis before closing Group D action at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida, against Brazilian powerhouse Flamengo.
Bouanga, their star attacker, appears to be in peak form as the Black & Gold kick off the competition carrying a 10-match unbeaten streak across all competitions.
"Well, it's better than having him in a slump or the form he was in at the beginning of the season. How much that will affect our results, I don't know," Cherundolo said of the two-time MLS Best XI selection.
"It kind of depends on how we work as a collective during the Club World Cup. He'll be going up against a different caliber of defenders, but Denis is a special player and Denis understands the European game, played there many years, grew up in that system.â©
"We'll have solutions to get him isolated in good moments, like we did tonight. And tonight he was unstoppable. He was really, really good," Cherundolo said. "Offensively, one of the best games I've seen from him."
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 1' | Foul | Miles Robinson (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Petar Musa (FC Dallas). |
| 1' | Foul | Alvas Powell (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Luciano Acosta (FC Dallas). |
| 2' | Foul | Luciano Acosta (FC Dallas) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Alvas Powell (FC Cincinnati). |
| 2' | Caution | Alvas Powell (FC Cincinnati) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 7' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Pavel Bucha's (FC Cincinnati) with right footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 4% is saved by Maarten Paes. |
| 7' | Foul | Pavel Bucha (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Marco Farfan (FC Dallas). |
| 8' | Caution | Marco Farfan (FC Dallas) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 10' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (FC Cincinnati). Executed by Evander Da Silva Ferreira. |
| 10' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Miles Robinson's (FC Cincinnati) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 28% misses to the right. |
| 12' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Pavel Bucha's (FC Cincinnati) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 4% is blocked by Kaick Ferreira. |
| 12' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Obinna Nwobodo's (FC Cincinnati) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% misses to the left. |
| 15' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (FC Dallas). Executed by Luciano Acosta. |
| 15' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Kévin Denkey's (FC Cincinnati) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 5% is blocked by Kaick Ferreira. |
| 16' | Foul | Alvas Powell (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Bernard Kamungo (FC Dallas). |
| 19' | Foul | Petar Musa (FC Dallas) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kévin Denkey (FC Cincinnati). |
| 20' | Foul | Luca Orellano (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Luciano Acosta (FC Dallas). |
| 22' | Foul | Gilberto Flores (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Anderson Julio (FC Dallas). |
| 24' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (FC Dallas). Executed by Luciano Acosta. |
| 24' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Marco Farfan's (FC Dallas) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 4% is blocked by Anderson Julio. |
| 25' | Foul | Kaick Ferreira (FC Dallas) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Pavel Bucha (FC Cincinnati). |
| 27' | Foul | Kaick Ferreira (FC Dallas) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Pavel Bucha (FC Cincinnati). |
| 28' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Petar Musa's (FC Dallas) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 6% misses to the left. |
| 30' | Goal | Goal! 1:0. Pavel Bucha (FC Cincinnati) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 13% to the central zone. Assisted by DeAndre Yedlin, second assist by Luca Orellano. |
| 32' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Sergio Santos's (FC Cincinnati) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 16% is blocked by Osaze Urhoghide. |
| 33' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (FC Cincinnati). Executed by Luca Orellano. |
| 33' | ShotAtGoal | Miles Robinson (FC Cincinnati) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 25%. |
| 36' | Substitution | Substitution, FC Dallas. Lalas Abubakar replaces Osaze Urhoghide. |
| 37' | Foul | Sergio Santos (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Marco Farfan (FC Dallas). |
| 38' | Foul | Luciano Acosta (FC Dallas) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Obinna Nwobodo (FC Cincinnati). |
| 40' | Foul | Pavel Bucha (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Anderson Julio (FC Dallas). |
| 41' | Foul | Kévin Denkey (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Maarten Paes (FC Dallas). |
| 42' | Goal | Goal! 2:0. Kévin Denkey (FC Cincinnati) scored from penalty with right footed shot with an xG of 77% to the bottom right corner. |
| 44' | Foul | Luca Orellano (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kaick Ferreira (FC Dallas). |
| 44' | Caution | Kaick Ferreira (FC Dallas) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 45'+2' | FreeKick | Free kick blocked. Evander Da Silva Ferreira's (FC Cincinnati) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 8%. |
| 45'+2' | Foul | Gilberto Flores (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Anderson Julio (FC Dallas). |
| 45'+2' | Offside | Offside, FC Cincinnati. Pavel Bucha is caught offside. |
| 45'+4' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (FC Cincinnati). Executed by Evander Da Silva Ferreira. |
| 45'+5' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Luca Orellano's (FC Cincinnati) with left footed shot from the left wing with an xG of 2% is saved by Maarten Paes. |
| 45'+6' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, FC Cincinnati 2, FC Dallas 0. |
| 46' | Substitution | Substitution, FC Dallas. Pedro Martins replaces Bernard Kamungo. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: FC Cincinnati 2, FC Dallas 0. |
| 47' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Petar Musa's (FC Dallas) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 42% is saved by Roman Celentano. |
| 47' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Pedro Martins's (FC Dallas) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 24% misses to the right. |
| 50' | Goal | Goal! 2:1. Petar Musa (FC Dallas) scored with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 16% to the upper right central zone. Assisted by Shaq Moore. |
| 51' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Luca Orellano's (FC Cincinnati) with left footed shot from own half with an xG of 3% misses to the left. |
| 55' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Evander Da Silva Ferreira's (FC Cincinnati) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 10% goes over to the right. |
| 57' | Foul | DeAndre Yedlin (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Anderson Julio (FC Dallas). |
| 60' | Foul | Kévin Denkey (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Lalas Abubakar (FC Dallas). |
| 62' | Foul | Gilberto Flores (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Petar Musa (FC Dallas). |
| 62' | Caution | Petar Musa (FC Dallas) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 64' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Kévin Denkey's (FC Cincinnati) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 22% is blocked by Lalas Abubakar. |
| 64' | Substitution | Substitution, FC Cincinnati. Kei Kamara replaces Sergio Santos. |
| 65' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (FC Cincinnati). Executed by Evander Da Silva Ferreira. |
| 65' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Gilberto Flores's (FC Cincinnati) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 3% misses to the left. |
| 65' | Substitution | Substitution, FC Dallas. Patrickson Delgado replaces Kaick Ferreira. |
| 68' | Goal | Goal! 2:2. Anderson Julio (FC Dallas) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 35% to the top left corner. Assisted by Pedro Martins. |
| 70' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Kei Kamara's (FC Cincinnati) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 7% is saved by Maarten Paes. |
| 70' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (FC Cincinnati). Executed by Evander Da Silva Ferreira. |
| 72' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Kei Kamara's (FC Cincinnati) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 6% is saved by Maarten Paes. |
| 73' | Substitution | Substitution, FC Cincinnati. Gerardo Valenzuela replaces Pavel Bucha. |
| 73' | Substitution | Substitution, FC Cincinnati. Lukas Engel replaces Luca Orellano. |
| 73' | Substitution | Substitution, FC Cincinnati. Teenage Hadebe replaces Alvas Powell. |
| 74' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Gerardo Valenzuela's (FC Cincinnati) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Patrickson Delgado. |
| 75' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Kévin Denkey's (FC Cincinnati) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 21% is saved by Maarten Paes. |
| 78' | Foul | Petar Musa (FC Dallas) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Teenage Hadebe (FC Cincinnati). |
| 78' | Caution | Teenage Hadebe (FC Cincinnati) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 79' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (FC Dallas). Executed by Luciano Acosta. |
| 79' | ShotAtGoal | Patrickson Delgado (FC Dallas) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 2%. |
| 80' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Sebastien Ibeagha's (FC Dallas) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 12% is saved by Roman Celentano. |
| 81' | Foul | DeAndre Yedlin (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Marco Farfan (FC Dallas). |
| 83' | Substitution | Substitution, FC Dallas. Logan Farrington replaces Anderson Julio. |
| 83' | Substitution | Substitution, FC Cincinnati. Corey Baird replaces DeAndre Yedlin. |
| 86' | Goal | Goal! 3:2. Gerardo Valenzuela (FC Cincinnati) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 24% to the bottom right corner. |
| 88' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Petar Musa's (FC Dallas) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 10% misses to the right. |
| 90' | Foul | Petar Musa (FC Dallas) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Obinna Nwobodo (FC Cincinnati). |
| 90'+2' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (FC Dallas). Executed by Pedro Martins. |
| 90'+2' | Goal | Goal! 3:3. Sebastien Ibeagha (FC Dallas) scored with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 9% to the middle left zone. Assisted by Patrickson Delgado, second assist by Ramiro Benetti. |
| 90'+4' | Foul | Marco Farfan (FC Dallas) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Corey Baird (FC Cincinnati). |
| 90'+4' | Caution | Corey Baird (FC Cincinnati) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 90'+5' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (FC Cincinnati). Executed by Evander Da Silva Ferreira. |
| 90'+6' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
| 90'+6' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, FC Cincinnati 3, FC Dallas 3. |
It wasn't quite the reception he envisioned.
It wasn't quite the reception he envisioned.
Luciano Acosta returned to TQL Stadium on Wednesday night, captaining FC Dallas for their visit to FC Cincinnati in what became a pulsating 3-3 draw.
Just three-and-a-half months ago? The dynamic No. 10 was traded from Cincy to Dallas, ending a months-long transfer saga in which Acosta was vocal about wanting to leave the club despite having a long-term contract.
"The truth is that I came with a different mentality," Acosta said post-game. "I thought they were going to receive me a little better, but they booed."
Acosta spent 2021-24 with Cincy, helping elevate the club from the bottom of the overall standings to perennial trophy contenders who lifted the 2023 Supporters' Shield.
Along the way, the Argentine playmaker was named the 2023 Landon Donovan MLS MVP and earned three straight Best XI and All-Star nods. He also won the 2023 AT&T MLS Goal of the Year.
Yet behind-the-scenes drama came to a head after Cincy's promising 2024 campaign ended in Round One of the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs against New York City FC. Then, with preseason camp underway, blockbuster news dropped that Acosta was being shipped to Dallas for up to $6 million ($5 million guaranteed) and a trade percentage.
"The truth is I know very well what I did here," said Acosta, who Cincy quickly replaced by acquiring Evander from the Portland Timbers. "I know what I gave to this club and the truth is that people should be grateful.
"I think we gave them a Supporters Shield, I gave them an MVP campaign and a Goal of the Year. I think they should be grateful, but I hold my head high with what I did for the club.â
Emotions aside, the road point could prove crucial as Acosta and Dallas look to climb into a playoff spot. They're 11th in the Western Conference with 17 points (4W-6L-5D) as the season's midway point approaches, sitting below Texan rivals Houston Dynamo FC and Austin FC.
For Acosta, it's about capturing the energy of Sebastien Ibeagha's 92nd-minute equalizer at Cincy and building forward.
"They scored two goals in the first half, which were very easy," said Acosta. "We said in the second half that we had to come out differently, with more intensity. We did it. We were able to get a point here at their place, which is very difficult, and we are very happy."
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 3' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Atlanta United). Executed by Saba Lobjanidze. |
| 3' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Derrick Williams's (Atlanta United) with header from the center of the box with an xG of 4% is saved by Pedro Gallese. |
| 4' | Goal | Goal! 0:1. CĂ©sar AraĂșjo (Orlando City) scored with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Marco PaĆĄaliÄ, second assist by MartĂn Ojeda. |
| 14' | Foul | MartĂn Ojeda (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Bartosz Slisz (Atlanta United). |
| 15' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. MartĂn Ojeda's (Orlando City) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 7% misses to the right. |
| 18' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Marco PaĆĄaliÄ's (Orlando City) with left footed shot from own half with an xG of 3% is saved by Brad Guzan. |
| 19' | ShotAtGoal | Miguel AlmirĂłn (Atlanta United) with left footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 21%. |
| 19' | Goal | Goal! 1:1. Alexey Miranchuk (Atlanta United) scored with left footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 31% to the middle right zone. |
| 25' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. IvĂĄn Angulo's (Orlando City) with header from the center of the box with an xG of 10% is saved by Brad Guzan. |
| 26' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Saba Lobjanidze's (Atlanta United) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 7% goes over to the right. |
| 29' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Orlando City). Executed by MartĂn Ojeda. |
| 29' | Foul | Derrick Williams (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Robin Jansson (Orlando City). |
| 32' | Goal | Goal! 1:2. Ramiro Enrique (Orlando City) scored with right footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 38% to the bottom left corner. |
| 35' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Orlando City). Executed by Marco PaĆĄaliÄ. |
| 35' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. MartĂn Ojeda's (Orlando City) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% goes over. |
| 36' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Alexey Miranchuk's (Atlanta United) with header from the center of the box with an xG of 7% is blocked by Joran Gerbet. |
| 40' | Foul | David Brekalo (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Bartosz Slisz (Atlanta United). |
| 43' | Foul | Rodrigo Schlegel (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Emmanuel Latte Lath (Atlanta United). |
| 45' | Foul | Alex Freeman (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ronald HernĂĄndez (Atlanta United). |
| 45'+4' | Offside | Offside, Atlanta United. Ronald HernĂĄndez is caught offside. |
| 45'+5' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, Atlanta United 1, Orlando City 2. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: Atlanta United 1, Orlando City 2. |
| 49' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Orlando City). Executed by MartĂn Ojeda. |
| 50' | ShotAtGoal | Marco PaĆĄaliÄ (Orlando City) hits the left post from the right side of the box with an xG of 3%. |
| 50' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. MartĂn Ojeda's (Orlando City) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 7% is saved by Brad Guzan. |
| 51' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Orlando City). Executed by MartĂn Ojeda. |
| 52' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Alex Freeman's (Orlando City) with right footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 6% is blocked by Matthew Edwards. |
| 52' | Foul | Joran Gerbet (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Bartosz Slisz (Atlanta United). |
| 53' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Orlando City). Executed by Marco PaĆĄaliÄ. |
| 53' | Foul | MartĂn Ojeda (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Emmanuel Latte Lath (Atlanta United). |
| 54' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Emmanuel Latte Lath's (Atlanta United) with header from the center of the box with an xG of 5% misses to the right. |
| 55' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Marco PaĆĄaliÄ's (Orlando City) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 9% is saved by Brad Guzan. |
| 58' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. MartĂn Ojeda's (Orlando City) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 10% misses to the right. |
| 62' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Atlanta United). Executed by Saba Lobjanidze. |
| 63' | Foul | Alex Freeman (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Matthew Edwards (Atlanta United). |
| 63' | Foul | Ramiro Enrique (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Bartosz Slisz (Atlanta United). |
| 63' | Caution | Bartosz Slisz (Atlanta United) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 66' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Atlanta United). Executed by Saba Lobjanidze. |
| 68' | Substitution | Substitution, Atlanta United. Pedro Amador replaces Ronald HernĂĄndez. |
| 68' | Substitution | Substitution, Atlanta United. Jamal Thiaré replaces Emmanuel Latte Lath. |
| 68' | Substitution | Substitution, Atlanta United. Mateusz Klich replaces Matthew Edwards. |
| 70' | Foul | Miguel AlmirĂłn (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Joran Gerbet (Orlando City). |
| 71' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Pedro Amador's (Atlanta United) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 5% goes over. |
| 73' | Foul | Marco PaĆĄaliÄ (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Mateusz Klich (Atlanta United). |
| 73' | Substitution | Substitution, Orlando City. Eduard Atuesta replaces MartĂn Ojeda. |
| 73' | Substitution | Substitution, Orlando City. Kyle Smith replaces IvĂĄn Angulo. |
| 74' | Substitution | Substitution, Orlando City. Luis Muriel replaces Marco PaĆĄaliÄ. |
| 76' | Foul | Jay Fortune (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kyle Smith (Orlando City). |
| 77' | Caution | CĂ©sar AraĂșjo (Orlando City) is shown the red card for violent conduct. |
| 79' | Caution | Mateusz Klich (Atlanta United) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 80' | Foul | Foul by Miguel AlmirĂłn (Atlanta United). |
| 80' | Substitution | Substitution, Orlando City. Dagur Thorhallsson replaces Ramiro Enrique. |
| 82' | Foul | Luis Muriel (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jay Fortune (Atlanta United). |
| 82' | Caution | Jay Fortune (Atlanta United) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 82' | Substitution | Substitution, Atlanta United. Edwin Mosquera replaces Luis Abram. |
| 83' | Goal | Goal! 2:2. Bartosz Slisz (Atlanta United) scored with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 5% to the middle left zone. Assisted by Alexey Miranchuk. |
| 86' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Atlanta United). Executed by Saba Lobjanidze. |
| 86' | Foul | Robin Jansson (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jay Fortune (Atlanta United). |
| 87' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Mateusz Klich's (Atlanta United) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% is saved by Pedro Gallese. |
| 88' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Atlanta United). Executed by Saba Lobjanidze. |
| 89' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Edwin Mosquera's (Atlanta United) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% goes over. |
| 90'+1' | Offside | Offside, Atlanta United. Jamal Thiaré is caught offside. |
| 90'+1' | Caution | Eduard Atuesta (Orlando City) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 90'+3' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Alexey Miranchuk's (Atlanta United) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% goes over. |
| 90'+3' | Caution | Pedro Gallese (Orlando City) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 90'+5' | ShotAtGoal | Saba Lobjanidze (Atlanta United) with right footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 29%. |
| 90'+5' | Goal | Goal! 3:2. Jamal Thiaré (Atlanta United) scored with left footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 79% to the middle left zone. Assisted by Saba Lobjanidze, second assist by Alexey Miranchuk. |
| 90'+7' | Substitution | Substitution, Atlanta United. Noah Cobb replaces Saba Lobjanidze. |
| 90'+7' | Substitution | Substitution, Orlando City. Duncan McGuire replaces Rodrigo Schlegel. |
| 90'+8' | Foul | Mateusz Klich (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Duncan McGuire (Orlando City). |
| 90'+10' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Orlando City). Executed by Eduard Atuesta. |
| 90'+10' | Offside | Offside, Atlanta United. Edwin Mosquera is caught offside. |
| 90'+12' | Caution | Robin Jansson (Orlando City) is shown the yellow card |
| 90'+12' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, Atlanta United 3, Orlando City 2. |
| 90'+12' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
Atlanta United may have transformed the trajectory of their season this week. Could it really be as simple as Ronny Deilaâs white shirts?
Atlanta United may have transformed the trajectory of their season this week. Could it really be as simple as Ronny Deilaâs white shirts?
The Five Stripesâ boss changed up his usual all-black look on Sunday as ATL knocked off FC Cincinnati, 4-2, to snap a brutal eight-game winless skid.
Both the outfit and the mojo were back again on Wednesday as his side stormed back from 2-1 down after half an hour to win, 3-2, over Orlando City, via goals from Bartosz Slisz and Jamal Thiaré in the final minutes of a wild Southern encounter at a vibrant Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
âTonight was about character. It was about belief. It was about resilience,â said veteran goalkeeper Brad Guzan. âI couldnât be more proud of the guys to stick with it and continue to fight. I think you can see what it means to everyone to pull off a big win like this. We know it wasnât perfect throughout the 90 minutes, but sometimes a win like this goes a little farther.â
Itâs just the second time in club history that ATLUTD have come back to win a match in which they were trailing at the 75th minute. The red cards shown to Orlando goalscorer CĂ©sar AraĂșjo and head coach Oscar Pareja helped a great deal, as the Lions lost their way and eventually their 12-game unbeaten run.
âCredit to the players, of course. They are the guys that do the work out there,â Deila, who called his side âsoftâ and lacking âkiller instinctâ a week and a half ago, said in his postgame press conference.
âWe make it very difficult for ourselves again, concede very early in the game, and then also a very easy goal to concede on the second. But we kept believing, and in the second half, we were so dominant that in the end, they couldn't cope with it.
"And this is a team that I'm proud of, and more of what we want to look like.â
To be fair, more immediate credit is probably due to Alexey Miranchuk, the much-critiqued Designated Player whoâs suddenly vaulted from anonymous to effervescent. The Russian bagged a goal â just his second of the year â and two assists on Wednesday, three days after notching two assists in the win over Cincy: back-to-back man-of-the-match performances that much more closely resemble what Atlanta hope to see from last summerâs reported $13 million acquisition from Italian Serie A side Atalanta.
âAgain, a big win, we score three goals, so you can see our character as a team, as a group. We're all together. Weâre down 2-1, we donât stop, we go again, we go again. Weâre playing at home, to understand that weâve got the crowd on our side,â Miranchuk told reporters postgame, pointing to another hip-hop track to explain the dramatic late rally.
âThis game, itâs all about, I think, if you know that DJ Khaled song, âGod Didâ? This was about this game.â
Deila trotted out his side in a 5-3-2 formation that helped Miranchuk find useful pockets and interpret space more smoothly with his teammates â â[Miguel AlmirĂłn] and Alexey have learned to not occupy the same spaces anymore,â the coach noted â without sacrificing width or defensive cover.
Like Miranchuk, Deila also pointed to the palpable energy the MBS faithful contributed to the dramatic comeback, coaxing the Five Stripes towards their best selves against a regional rival in strong form.
âBeing average is boring. I want to see more personality, more togetherness, more energy, and take our fantastic fans with us. Days like today are times you will remember for the rest of your life, and we want more days like this,â said the coach.
âThanks also to [the fans] that were here today, because we want to create something with them. We will give them something to talk about. But also, the atmosphere that was created at the end made it impossible for [Orlando] to remain calm. They lost their heads, and we got the win.â
He cautioned, however, that any thoughts of recovery will be premature if Atlanta canât match this level of play outside of their noisy home. Thanks to six FIFA 2025 Club World Cup matches, a Metallica concert and a four-night stand by BeyoncĂ© at The Benz in the coming weeks, theyâll play a whopping six straight road games, not returning to that familiar turf until July 16.
âNow we need to do it away. We havenât won away still yet, so there is a lot more to do,â said Deila. âWe need to have a purpose and just go for it. We still need more from everybody to believe in ourselves.
"We have some good quality, but we need to fight, fight for everything.â
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 3' | Foul | Gonzalo Lujån (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Prince Owusu (CF Montréal). |
| 3' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Luis SuĂĄrez's (Inter Miami CF) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 7% is blocked by Tom Pearce. |
| 7' | Foul | Prince Owusu (CF Montréal) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Gonzalo Lujån (Inter Miami CF). |
| 8' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Nathan-Dylan Saliba's (CF Montréal) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 9% misses to the left. |
| 10' | Foul | Sergio Busquets (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Nathan-Dylan Saliba (CF Montréal). |
| 12' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. Tomås Avilés replaces Gonzalo Lujån. |
| 13' | Foul | Lionel Messi (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by George Campbell (CF Montréal). |
| 15' | Foul | Prince Owusu (CF Montréal) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Tomås Avilés (Inter Miami CF). |
| 18' | Foul | Lionel Messi (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Victor Loturi (CF Montréal). |
| 18' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Luis SuĂĄrez's (Inter Miami CF) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 11% goes over to the right. |
| 19' | Foul | Joel Waterman (CF Montréal) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Telasco Segovia (Inter Miami CF). |
| 20' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Lionel Messi's (Inter Miami CF) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 16% goes over. |
| 21' | Foul | Federico Redondo (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Nathan-Dylan Saliba (CF Montréal). |
| 24' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. David MartĂnez replaces Jordi Alba. |
| 27' | Goal | Goal! 1:0. Lionel Messi (Inter Miami CF) scored with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 6% to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Sergio Busquets. |
| 31' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Giacomo Vrioni's (CF Montréal) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 51% goes over. |
| 36' | Foul | Nathan-Dylan Saliba (CF Montréal) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Noah Allen (Inter Miami CF). |
| 38' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (CF Montréal). Executed by Dante Sealy. |
| 40' | ShotAtGoal | Noah Allen (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 7%. |
| 40' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Telasco Segovia's (Inter Miami CF) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 28% misses to the right. |
| 42' | Foul | Nathan-Dylan Saliba (CF Montréal) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sergio Busquets (Inter Miami CF). |
| 42' | Caution | Sergio Busquets (Inter Miami CF) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 44' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Lionel Messi's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 7% is blocked by Jalen Neal. |
| 44' | Foul | Prince Owusu (CF Montréal) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Federico Redondo (Inter Miami CF). |
| 45'+1' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Giacomo Vrioni's (CF Montréal) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 5% misses to the right. |
| 45'+4' | Foul | Luis Suårez (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Nathan-Dylan Saliba (CF Montréal). |
| 45'+7' | Foul | Dante Sealy (CF Montréal) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Federico Redondo (Inter Miami CF). |
| 45'+8' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, Inter Miami CF 1, CF Montréal 0. |
| 46' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. Maximiliano Falcón replaces Tomås Avilés. |
| 46' | Substitution | Substitution, CF Montréal. Samuel Piette replaces Tom Pearce. |
| 46' | Substitution | Substitution, CF Montréal. Caden Clark replaces Giacomo Vrioni. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: Inter Miami CF 1, CF Montréal 0. |
| 46' | Foul | Federico Redondo (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Samuel Piette (CF Montréal). |
| 51' | Foul | Victor Loturi (CF Montréal) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Federico Redondo (Inter Miami CF). |
| 52' | Foul | Joel Waterman (CF Montréal) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Luis Suårez (Inter Miami CF). |
| 53' | Offside | Offside, CF Montréal. Caden Clark is caught offside. |
| 54' | Foul | George Campbell (CF Montréal) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Telasco Segovia (Inter Miami CF). |
| 54' | Caution | Telasco Segovia (Inter Miami CF) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 55' | Foul | Sergio Busquets (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Dante Sealy (CF Montréal). |
| 58' | Foul | Sergio Busquets (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by George Campbell (CF Montréal). |
| 58' | Caution | George Campbell (CF Montréal) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 59' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Luca Petrasso's (CF MontrĂ©al) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 5% is saved by Ăscar Ustari. |
| 60' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Tadeo Allende's (Inter Miami CF) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 21% misses to the left. |
| 60' | Substitution | Substitution, CF Montréal. Jules-Anthony Vilsaint replaces Jalen Neal. |
| 61' | Foul | Caden Clark (CF MontrĂ©al) wins a free kick, after being fouled by David MartĂnez (Inter Miami CF). |
| 61' | Caution | David MartĂnez (Inter Miami CF) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 62' | FreeKick | Free kick blocked. Dante Sealy's (CF Montréal) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 11%. |
| 63' | Foul | Dante Sealy (CF MontrĂ©al) wins a free kick, after being fouled by David MartĂnez (Inter Miami CF). |
| 64' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Lionel Messi's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 10% is blocked by Nathan-Dylan Saliba. |
| 65' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Lionel Messi's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 20% is blocked by George Campbell. |
| 65' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Lionel Messi's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 22% goes over. |
| 65' | Foul | Dante Sealy (CF Montréal) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Noah Allen (Inter Miami CF). |
| 66' | Foul | Samuel Piette (CF Montréal) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sergio Busquets (Inter Miami CF). |
| 67' | Foul | Foul by Tadeo Allende (Inter Miami CF). |
| 68' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Dante Sealy's (CF MontrĂ©al) with left footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% is saved by Ăscar Ustari. |
| 68' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Jules-Anthony Vilsaint's (CF MontrĂ©al) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 16% is saved by Ăscar Ustari. |
| 68' | Goal | Goal! 2:0. Luis SuĂĄrez (Inter Miami CF) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 16% to the middle right zone. Assisted by Lionel Messi. |
| 69' | Substitution | Substitution, CF Montréal. Aleksandr Guboglo replaces Nathan-Dylan Saliba. |
| 70' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. FafĂ Picault replaces Tadeo Allende. |
| 70' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. BenjamĂn Cremaschi replaces Telasco Segovia. |
| 71' | Goal | Goal! 3:0. Luis SuĂĄrez (Inter Miami CF) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 43% to the lower left zone. |
| 74' | Goal | Goal! 3:1. Dante Sealy (CF Montréal) scored with left footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 17% to the central bottom zone. Assisted by Caden Clark, second assist by Victor Loturi. |
| 80' | Foul | Samuel Piette (CF Montréal) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ian Fray (Inter Miami CF). |
| 80' | Substitution | Substitution, CF MontrĂ©al. Fernando Ălvarez replaces George Campbell. |
| 81' | Foul | Victor Loturi (CF Montréal) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Fafà Picault (Inter Miami CF). |
| 84' | Foul | Victor Loturi (CF Montréal) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Luis Suårez (Inter Miami CF). |
| 85' | Foul | Noah Allen (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Aleksandr Guboglo (CF Montréal). |
| 87' | Goal | Goal! 4:1. Lionel Messi (Inter Miami CF) scored with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 39% to the upper right central zone. Assisted by Luis SuĂĄrez. |
| 89' | Offside | Offside, CF Montréal. Caden Clark is caught offside. |
| 90'+1' | Foul | Joel Waterman (CF Montréal) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Fafà Picault (Inter Miami CF). |
| 90'+2' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Prince Owusu's (CF MontrĂ©al) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 6% is saved by Ăscar Ustari. |
| 90'+2' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (CF Montréal). Executed by Dante Sealy. |
| 90'+2' | Goal | Goal! 4:2. Victor Loturi (CF MontrĂ©al) scored with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 61% to the lower left central zone. Assisted by Fernando Ălvarez, second assist by Dante Sealy. |
| 90'+4' | Foul | Samuel Piette (CF Montréal) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Luis Suårez (Inter Miami CF). |
| 90'+4' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, Inter Miami CF 4, CF Montréal 2. |
| 90'+4' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
"The storm stopped and the sun came out."
"The storm stopped and the sun came out."
Inter Miami CF head coach Javier Mascherano was in a poetic mood after watching his side cruise to a desperately needed 4-2 win over CF Montréal. Braces from Lionel Messi and Luis Suårez propelled their Herons to a commanding victory at home, ending a four-match stretch without a win.
"The team is united," said Mascherano via a translator. "They want to get out of this situation. Everybody is pulling in the same direction."
With Miami in a rare rough patch, who else but Messi would be the one to pull them out? The FIFA 2022 World Cup winner scored two of his own either side of setting up former Barcelona teammate SuĂĄrez for a goal in an effervescent performance, a timely reminder of the 37-year-old's abiding quality.
"He makes everything look easy. He has accustomed us to that at this stage of his career," shrugged Mascherano. "I always try to focus not just on what he does, but on his desire to play. Because at the end of the day, you see how contagious he is, how competitive he is, and it reflects.
"All of us have to see ourselves in that reflection. That's the player that we have to follow because he shows us the way to be able to compete in a very good way."
With his 2g/1a performance, the legendary Argentine No. 10 also became the first player in Inter Miami history to record 50 goal contributions in regular season play. Since joining the Herons, Messi has scored 29 goals and added 21 assists, doing so in just 37 regular-season games.
Not to be outdone, SuĂĄrez's brace was equally as important. He's had a more frustrating season, scoring just twice in the 11 matches heading into Wednesday and with clear frustrations at the lack of chances bubbling.
But the Uruguayan talisman made his impact felt from the opening whistle against Montréakl, returning the favor with an assist for Messi after scoring two goals to bring his season totals to 4g/7a in league play.
"There's no words about Luis. I'm very happy with him," said Mascherano, a former teammate of both Messi and SuĂĄrez at FC Barcelona.
"He is a player that has scored so many goals, has scored so much during his career. And many times that he doesn't have the possibilities or that there's a few games in which he doesn't score, I think for him, it is strange. But after that, there's the other part of Luis, the effort, his desire, that he never tries to give up."
But it wasn't all roses for Miami. Left back Jordi Alba hobbled off after just 24 minutes with an apparent injury. With Miami set to debut in the FIFA Club World Cup in just over two weeks, it presents a potential concern.
Mascherano was coy about the severity of Alba's injury in the postgame press conference, noting that the club will keep a close eye on the Spaniard over the coming days.
"It was a muscular injury that tomorrow or in the next few days we'll see," said Mascherano. "He wanted to continue and we had to make the decision to change before half time.
"That's all I can say about the injuries at this time."
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 3' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Ălex RoldĂĄn's (Seattle Sounders FC) with right footed shot from the right wing with an xG of 3% is saved by CJ dos Santos. |
| 4' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Seattle Sounders FC). Executed by Albert RusnĂĄk. |
| 5' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Seattle Sounders FC). Executed by Albert RusnĂĄk. |
| 5' | Offside | Offside, Seattle Sounders FC. Nouhou Tolo is caught offside. |
| 6' | Foul | Foul by Alejandro Alvarado (San Diego FC). |
| 9' | Foul | Luca Bombino (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Paul Rothrock (Seattle Sounders FC). |
| 10' | Foul | Kee-hee Kim (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Alex Mighten (San Diego FC). |
| 15' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (San Diego FC). Executed by Anders Dreyer. |
| 15' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Alex Mighten's (San Diego FC) with left footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Obed Vargas. |
| 15' | Offside | Offside, San Diego FC. Anders Dreyer is caught offside. |
| 19' | Foul | Oscar Verhoeven (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Albert RusnĂĄk (Seattle Sounders FC). |
| 21' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Alex Mighten's (San Diego FC) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 6% is blocked by Kee-hee Kim. |
| 21' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (San Diego FC). Executed by Anders Dreyer. |
| 21' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Anders Dreyer's (San Diego FC) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by Paul Rothrock. |
| 22' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Alejandro Alvarado's (San Diego FC) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 6% is saved by Stefan Frei. |
| 23' | Foul | Albert RusnĂĄk (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Onni Valakari (San Diego FC). |
| 25' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Jeppe Tverskov's (San Diego FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by Ryan Kent. |
| 27' | Foul | Luca Bombino (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Paul Rothrock (Seattle Sounders FC). |
| 27' | Caution | Paul Rothrock (Seattle Sounders FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 28' | Offside | Offside, San Diego FC. Jeppe Tverskov is caught offside. |
| 30' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Anders Dreyer's (San Diego FC) with left footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% is saved by Stefan Frei. |
| 34' | Substitution | Substitution, Seattle Sounders FC. Stuart Hawkins replaces Kee-hee Kim. |
| 36' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (San Diego FC). Executed by Anders Dreyer. |
| 36' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Paddy McNair's (San Diego FC) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 30% is saved by Stefan Frei. |
| 36' | Foul | Nouhou Tolo (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Oscar Verhoeven (San Diego FC). |
| 38' | Foul | Nouhou Tolo (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Alex Mighten (San Diego FC). |
| 41' | Foul | Onni Valakari (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jon Bell (Seattle Sounders FC). |
| 44' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Alex Mighten's (San Diego FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 7% is saved by Stefan Frei. |
| 45'+1' | Foul | Paul Rothrock (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Luca Bombino (San Diego FC). |
| 45'+2' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, Seattle Sounders FC 0, San Diego FC 0. |
| 46' | Substitution | Substitution, San Diego FC. Hirving Lozano replaces Alex Mighten. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: Seattle Sounders FC 0, San Diego FC 0. |
| 46' | Offside | Offside, Seattle Sounders FC. Paul Rothrock is caught offside. |
| 47' | Foul | Nouhou Tolo (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Oscar Verhoeven (San Diego FC). |
| 47' | Foul | Ălex RoldĂĄn (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Luca de la Torre (San Diego FC). |
| 49' | Offside | Offside, Seattle Sounders FC. JesĂșs Ferreira is caught offside. |
| 51' | Foul | Ryan Kent (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Alejandro Alvarado (San Diego FC). |
| 53' | Offside | Offside, Seattle Sounders FC. JesĂșs Ferreira is caught offside. |
| 56' | Foul | Ryan Kent (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jeppe Tverskov (San Diego FC). |
| 57' | Foul | Albert RusnĂĄk (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Alejandro Alvarado (San Diego FC). |
| 58' | Goal | Goal! 1:0. JesĂșs Ferreira (Seattle Sounders FC) scored with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 14% to the lower left zone. Assisted by Paul Rothrock, second assist by Ălex RoldĂĄn. |
| 58' | Caution | Jeppe Tverskov (San Diego FC) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 60' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Albert RusnĂĄk's (Seattle Sounders FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% is saved by CJ dos Santos. |
| 60' | Substitution | Substitution, San Diego FC. AnĂbal Godoy replaces Alejandro Alvarado. |
| 60' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Seattle Sounders FC). Executed by Albert RusnĂĄk. |
| 61' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Seattle Sounders FC). Executed by Albert RusnĂĄk. |
| 62' | Foul | Luca Bombino (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Paul Rothrock (Seattle Sounders FC). |
| 62' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (San Diego FC). Executed by Hirving Lozano. |
| 64' | Substitution | Substitution, San Diego FC. Milan Iloski replaces Luca de la Torre. |
| 66' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Milan Iloski's (San Diego FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% is blocked by Stuart Hawkins. |
| 66' | Substitution | Substitution, Seattle Sounders FC. Pedro de la Vega replaces JesĂșs Ferreira. |
| 66' | Substitution | Substitution, Seattle Sounders FC. Danny Musovski replaces Ryan Kent. |
| 68' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (San Diego FC). Executed by Hirving Lozano. |
| 69' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Hirving Lozano's (San Diego FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 12% is saved by Stefan Frei. |
| 72' | ShotAtGoal | Onni Valakari (San Diego FC) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4%. |
| 72' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Christopher McVey's (San Diego FC) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 16% is saved by Stefan Frei. |
| 76' | Foul | Paddy McNair (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Danny Musovski (Seattle Sounders FC). |
| 76' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Luca Bombino's (San Diego FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 5% is saved by Stefan Frei. |
| 77' | Foul | Foul by Obed Vargas (Seattle Sounders FC). |
| 77' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Jeppe Tverskov's (San Diego FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% goes over to the right. |
| 77' | Substitution | Substitution, Seattle Sounders FC. JoĂŁo Paulo Mior replaces Obed Vargas. |
| 78' | Substitution | Substitution, Seattle Sounders FC. Kalani Kossa-Rienzi replaces Paul Rothrock. |
| 79' | Foul | Paddy McNair (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Danny Musovski (Seattle Sounders FC). |
| 80' | Foul | AnĂbal Godoy (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Danny Musovski (Seattle Sounders FC). |
| 81' | Foul | Kalani Kossa-Rienzi (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Oscar Verhoeven (San Diego FC). |
| 81' | Caution | Oscar Verhoeven (San Diego FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 81' | Substitution | Substitution, San Diego FC. Jasper Löffelsend replaces Oscar Verhoeven. |
| 81' | Substitution | Substitution, San Diego FC. TomĂĄs Ăngel replaces Onni Valakari. |
| 84' | Foul | AnĂbal Godoy (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kalani Kossa-Rienzi (Seattle Sounders FC). |
| 84' | Caution | Kalani Kossa-Rienzi (Seattle Sounders FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 85' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Kalani Kossa-Rienzi's (Seattle Sounders FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% is saved by CJ dos Santos. |
| 86' | Foul | Hirving Lozano (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Cristian RoldĂĄn (Seattle Sounders FC). |
| 87' | Foul | Stefan Frei (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Christopher McVey (San Diego FC). |
| 89' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Nouhou Tolo's (Seattle Sounders FC) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 3% misses to the left. |
| 89' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Hirving Lozano's (San Diego FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 6% misses to the left. |
| 90'+2' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Cristian RoldĂĄn's (Seattle Sounders FC) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 12% is saved by CJ dos Santos. |
| 90'+3' | Foul | Jasper Löffelsend (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Cristian Roldån (Seattle Sounders FC). |
| 90'+5' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (San Diego FC). Executed by Hirving Lozano. |
| 90'+6' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Jasper Löffelsend's (San Diego FC) with right footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% misses to the left. |
| 90'+6' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
| 90'+6' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, Seattle Sounders FC 1, San Diego FC 0. |
JesĂșs Ferreira finally scored for the Seattle Sounders, and it was a crucial game winner.
JesĂșs Ferreira finally scored for the Seattle Sounders, and it was a crucial game winner.
Ferreira's first Rave Green goal delivered Seattle a 1-0 victory over visiting San Diego FC, affording the Sounders some revenge for a 3-0 rout they endured at Snapdragon Stadium back on April 5.
Seattle has needed this from Ferreira. The striker arrived via an offseason trade with FC Dallas with over 50 MLS goals to his name, but had yet to find the scoresheet through 15 matches, although he does have five assists.
Now, with a crucial first goal in his locker, the attacker could ease the burden of the injured Jordan Morrisâs absence as the Sounders charge their way back up the table.
With Wednesday's win over San Diego, the Sounders moved their record to 7W-4L-5D (26 points), keeping them firmly in the mix for a top-four spot in the West.
âThey were coming off the field, but fate has a way of being kind,â head coach Brian Schmetzer said after the match. âWe needed him to score, he needed to score to get the fans off of his back.
"As I told him in the locker room, this is the first of many goals for the Sounders.â
Heading into Wednesdayâs rematch with San Diego, the Sounders had only lost twice since the start of April, one of which being the aforementioned away loss at the hands of SDFC. Since then, the Sounders boast a 6W-1L-2D record and, including their Matchday 16 win, have outscored their opponents 9-1 at home during that span.
The club has turned things around following their Concacaf Champions Cup campaign, but Brian Schmetzer wants more from his squad, clearly frustrated after just one shot on target through the first half.
âWe tried to change things up tactically to get past their press,â Schmetzer said of the adjustments needed at halftime. âThe second half wasnât our best in possession either, but it was enough. I donât think this was our best performance.â
Although it may have been too gritty a win for Schmetzer's liking, the result speaks volumes, with victory over the second-place club in the Western Conference meaning that the Sounders have crept to within one point of Minnesota United and San Diego on the table.
Form is coming together at the perfect time for Seattle, who are less than three weeks away from competing in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup with the privilege of playing all three group stage matches at Lumen Field.
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 5' | Goal | Goal! 0:1. Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago Fire FC) scored with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% to the upper left central zone. Assisted by Mauricio Pineda. |
| 7' | Foul | Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by David Brekalo (Orlando City). |
| 13' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. MartĂn Ojeda's (Orlando City) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by Christopher Cupps. |
| 14' | Foul | Jonathan Bamba (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Alex Freeman (Orlando City). |
| 16' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. IvĂĄn Angulo's (Orlando City) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% goes over. |
| 17' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Jonathan Bamba's (Chicago Fire FC) with left footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 4% misses to the right. |
| 21' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. MartĂn Ojeda's (Orlando City) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 5% is saved by Chris Brady. |
| 21' | Offside | Offside, Orlando City. Alex Freeman is caught offside. |
| 22' | Foul | Luis Muriel (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Christopher Cupps (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 22' | Caution | Christopher Cupps (Chicago Fire FC) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 24' | Foul | Luis Muriel (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jack Elliott (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 25' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Eduard Atuesta's (Orlando City) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by Andrew Gutman. |
| 26' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Orlando City). Executed by Marco PaĆĄaliÄ. |
| 26' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. MartĂn Ojeda's (Orlando City) with left footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% misses to the left. |
| 27' | Foul | Joran Gerbet (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Hugo Cuypers (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 28' | Foul | Eduard Atuesta (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Mauricio Pineda (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 28' | Caution | Mauricio Pineda (Chicago Fire FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 28' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Eduard Atuesta's (Orlando City) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 8% is blocked by Mauricio Pineda. |
| 29' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Luis Muriel's (Orlando City) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 7% misses to the left. |
| 30' | Foul | Hugo Cuypers (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Rodrigo Schlegel (Orlando City). |
| 31' | Goal | Goal! 0:2. Hugo Cuypers (Chicago Fire FC) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 37% to the middle right zone. Assisted by Philip Zinckernagel, second assist by Jonathan Dean. |
| 32' | Goal | Goal! 0:3. Hugo Cuypers (Chicago Fire FC) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 20% to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Philip Zinckernagel. |
| 34' | Foul | Alex Freeman (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Andrew Gutman (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 35' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Marco PaĆĄaliÄ's (Orlando City) with left footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 16% is blocked by Jack Elliott. |
| 37' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Rominigue Kouamé's (Chicago Fire FC) with left footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% goes over to the right. |
| 39' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Orlando City). Executed by Marco PaĆĄaliÄ. |
| 39' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Robin Jansson's (Orlando City) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 27% is blocked by Jonathan Bamba. |
| 39' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Orlando City). Executed by MartĂn Ojeda. |
| 40' | Goal | Goal! 1:3. Alex Freeman (Orlando City) scored with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 9% to the central bottom zone. Assisted by MartĂn Ojeda. |
| 42' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Orlando City). Executed by MartĂn Ojeda. |
| 42' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Luis Muriel's (Orlando City) with right footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Jack Elliott. |
| 43' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Orlando City). Executed by Marco PaĆĄaliÄ. |
| 44' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Marco PaĆĄaliÄ's (Orlando City) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 6% goes over. |
| 45' | Foul | Jonathan Bamba (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Robin Jansson (Orlando City). |
| 45' | Caution | Robin Jansson (Orlando City) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 45'+5' | Foul | Alex Freeman (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Mauricio Pineda (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 45'+5' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. MartĂn Ojeda's (Orlando City) with left footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by Alex Freeman. |
| 45'+8' | Foul | Hugo Cuypers (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Robin Jansson (Orlando City). |
| 45'+8' | FreeKick | Free kick saved. Jack Elliott's (Chicago Fire FC) with right footed shot from own half with an xG of 4% is saved by Pedro Gallese. |
| 45'+9' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, Orlando City 1, Chicago Fire FC 3. |
| 46' | Substitution | Substitution, Orlando City. Ramiro Enrique replaces IvĂĄn Angulo. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: Orlando City 1, Chicago Fire FC 3. |
| 46' | Foul | Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by David Brekalo (Orlando City). |
| 47' | Foul | Robin Jansson (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Hugo Cuypers (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 48' | Foul | Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by David Brekalo (Orlando City). |
| 49' | Foul | Jonathan Bamba (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Rodrigo Schlegel (Orlando City). |
| 49' | Caution | Rodrigo Schlegel (Orlando City) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 50' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Andrew Gutman's (Chicago Fire FC) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% misses to the left. |
| 51' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Orlando City). Executed by MartĂn Ojeda. |
| 51' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. David Brekalo's (Orlando City) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 8% is blocked by Ramiro Enrique. |
| 52' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Orlando City). Executed by Marco PaĆĄaliÄ. |
| 52' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Orlando City). Executed by MartĂn Ojeda. |
| 52' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Marco PaĆĄaliÄ's (Orlando City) with left footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% is saved by Chris Brady. |
| 53' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Orlando City). Executed by Marco PaĆĄaliÄ. |
| 54' | Foul | Eduard Atuesta (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Hugo Cuypers (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 54' | Substitution | Substitution, Orlando City. Rafael Santos replaces Rodrigo Schlegel. |
| 55' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Marco PaĆĄaliÄ's (Orlando City) with left footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 4% misses to the left. |
| 57' | ShotAtGoal | Andrew Gutman (Chicago Fire FC) hits the left post from the left side of the box with an xG of 11%. |
| 57' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Jonathan Bamba's (Chicago Fire FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 5% goes over to the right. |
| 58' | Foul | MartĂn Ojeda (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jonathan Dean (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 59' | FreeKick | Free kick blocked. Luis Muriel's (Orlando City) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 7%. |
| 60' | Foul | Mauricio Pineda (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Eduard Atuesta (Orlando City). |
| 61' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Chicago Fire FC). Executed by Philip Zinckernagel. |
| 62' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Ramiro Enrique's (Orlando City) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 27% is saved by Chris Brady. |
| 63' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Orlando City). Executed by Marco PaĆĄaliÄ. |
| 65' | ShotAtGoal | Luis Muriel (Orlando City) hits the cross bar from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4%. |
| 70' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Orlando City). Executed by MartĂn Ojeda. |
| 70' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Rafael Santos's (Orlando City) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 6% is blocked by Andrew Gutman. |
| 70' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Alex Freeman's (Orlando City) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 16% goes over to the right. |
| 71' | Foul | Mauricio Pineda (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Luis Muriel (Orlando City). |
| 74' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Ramiro Enrique's (Orlando City) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 10% is saved by Chris Brady. |
| 75' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Orlando City). Executed by MartĂn Ojeda. |
| 75' | Foul | MartĂn Ojeda (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jonathan Dean (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 76' | Substitution | Substitution, Chicago Fire FC. Leonardo Barroso replaces Andrew Gutman. |
| 76' | Substitution | Substitution, Chicago Fire FC. Kellyn Acosta replaces Rominigue Kouamé. |
| 76' | Substitution | Substitution, Chicago Fire FC. Tom Barlow replaces Hugo Cuypers. |
| 77' | Substitution | Substitution, Orlando City. Dagur Thorhallsson replaces Joran Gerbet. |
| 77' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Luis Muriel's (Orlando City) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 23% misses to the right. |
| 78' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Ramiro Enrique's (Orlando City) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by Christopher Cupps. |
| 78' | Foul | MartĂn Ojeda (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 79' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Ramiro Enrique's (Orlando City) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 35% misses to the left. |
| 79' | Foul | Robin Jansson (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Tom Barlow (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 83' | Foul | Dagur Thorhallsson (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kellyn Acosta (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 83' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. MartĂn Ojeda's (Orlando City) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 4% is blocked by Jonathan Dean. |
| 83' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Luis Muriel's (Orlando City) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 6% is blocked by Mauricio Pineda. |
| 84' | Substitution | Substitution, Chicago Fire FC. Omar GonzĂĄlez replaces Sergio Oregel. |
| 84' | Substitution | Substitution, Chicago Fire FC. Maren Haile-Selassie replaces Philip Zinckernagel. |
| 88' | Substitution | Substitution, Orlando City. Gustavo Caraballo replaces Marco PaĆĄaliÄ. |
| 89' | Foul | Jonathan Dean (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by MartĂn Ojeda (Orlando City). |
| 90'+2' | Foul | Jonathan Bamba (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Gustavo Caraballo (Orlando City). |
| 90'+4' | Offside | Offside, Orlando City. Ramiro Enrique is caught offside. |
| 90'+6' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Orlando City). Executed by MartĂn Ojeda. |
| 90'+7' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Maren Haile-Selassie's (Chicago Fire FC) with right footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 6% misses to the right. |
| 90'+8' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
| 90'+8' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, Orlando City 1, Chicago Fire FC 3. |
This one burns deep.
This one burns deep.
Seven assist providers, five different scorers and a hat trick â all in a dayâs work for Chicago Fire FC.
Tom Barlowâs first MLS hat trick stole the headlines Saturday evening, as the visitors crushed D.C. United, 7-1, to help Gregg Berhalter's squad climb back into the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs places in the Eastern Conference.
Barlow made the most of his first start of the season, delivering a clinical performance in the nationâs capital. He netted goals in the 30th, 44th and 65th minutes, setting the tone for what would be a long night for the hosts.
âI did think about it for a second. It did pop in my head,â shared Barlow about the potential of notching a hat trick. âI thought it would be nice to get that third one, and when it went in, I was very happy.
"Most importantly, though, we got the win.â
Barlowâs hat trick marks the first for the Fire since Oct. 15, 2017, when Nemanja NikoliÄ netted one against the Philadelphia Union at SeatGeek Stadium.
âI remember watching him for the Fire â he was obviously an incredible goal scorer,â Barlow told reporters at Audi Field. âTo be the first to do it since him is pretty special.â
Chicago now boast the second-most potent offense in MLS with 35 goals through 16 matches. They trail only Lionel Messi, Luis SuĂĄrez and the rest of Inter Miamiâs star-studded squad for the league lead.
It wasnât just about scoring them. Seven different players notched assists, including two from left back Andrew Gutman, who now sits at eight goal contributions this season (2g/6a).
âHe did it in training this week, you know,â Berhalter said of Gutman. âAndrew is a guy who has had a solid season so far, and we want to continue to grow and push him to new heights.â
On a night when Chicago put seven past the opposition's goalkeeper, few would have expected that Belgian striker Hugo Cuypers wouldnât appear on the scoresheet. Yet the DP No. 9 and club-record signing missed out with a lower-body injury.
âThey [D.C. United] outplayed us in the first game at home and we wanted revenge. We talked with a lot of the guys who havenât been getting playing time,â shared Berhalter. âWe talked about, âWe need them. We need them desperately.ââ
Swiss midfielder Maren Haile-Selassie notched his first of the year, while Jonathan Bamba and Philip Zinckernagel added their third and seventh goals of the season, respectively.
The Fire now shift their focus to Nashville SC, a team that scored seven against them earlier this season, when the sides meet at Soldier Field next Saturday (8:30 pm ET | MLS Season Pass).
âWe went to their place and it wasnât a good result for us, and thatâs something we want to prepare for, especially at home," Barlow said. "Iâm focused on getting back to training, getting back to work.â
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 2' | Foul | NicolĂĄs Romero (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Cristian RoldĂĄn (Seattle Sounders FC). |
| 6' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Pedro de la Vega's (Seattle Sounders FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Michael Boxall. |
| 8' | Foul | Pedro de la Vega (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Wil Trapp (Minnesota United FC). |
| 9' | ShotAtGoal | Tani Oluwaseyi (Minnesota United FC) hits the cross bar from the centre of the box with an xG of 14%. |
| 9' | Foul | Paul Rothrock (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Owen Gene (Minnesota United FC). |
| 12' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Seattle Sounders FC). Executed by Albert RusnĂĄk. |
| 14' | Foul | Kalani Kossa-Rienzi (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by JoaquĂn Pereyra (Minnesota United FC). |
| 15' | Foul | JoaquĂn Pereyra (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Pedro de la Vega (Seattle Sounders FC). |
| 18' | Foul | Carlos Harvey (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Danny Musovski (Seattle Sounders FC). |
| 19' | Foul | Nouhou Tolo (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Julian Gressel (Minnesota United FC). |
| 19' | Caution | Julian Gressel (Minnesota United FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 22' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Danny Musovski's (Seattle Sounders FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 10% misses to the left. |
| 22' | Foul | Nouhou Tolo (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Tani Oluwaseyi (Minnesota United FC). |
| 23' | Foul | Paul Rothrock (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Robin Lod (Minnesota United FC). |
| 24' | Foul | Julian Gressel (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Paul Rothrock (Seattle Sounders FC). |
| 27' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Seattle Sounders FC). Executed by Albert RusnĂĄk. |
| 28' | Foul | Paul Rothrock (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Julian Gressel (Minnesota United FC). |
| 30' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Seattle Sounders FC). Executed by Albert RusnĂĄk. |
| 30' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Paul Rothrock's (Seattle Sounders FC) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 4% goes over. |
| 33' | Foul | JoaquĂn Pereyra (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kalani Kossa-Rienzi (Seattle Sounders FC). |
| 34' | FreeKick | Free kick blocked. JoaquĂn Pereyra's (Minnesota United FC) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 6%. |
| 34' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Anthony Markanich's (Minnesota United FC) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% goes over to the right. |
| 35' | Foul | Nouhou Tolo (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Robin Lod (Minnesota United FC). |
| 36' | ShotAtGoal | Paul Rothrock (Seattle Sounders FC) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 46%. |
| 36' | Foul | NicolĂĄs Romero (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kalani Kossa-Rienzi (Seattle Sounders FC). |
| 40' | Foul | Paul Rothrock (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by JoaquĂn Pereyra (Minnesota United FC). |
| 40' | Caution | JoaquĂn Pereyra (Minnesota United FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 42' | Foul | Julian Gressel (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Nouhou Tolo (Seattle Sounders FC). |
| 43' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. JoaquĂn Pereyra's (Minnesota United FC) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 7% misses to the left. |
| 44' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Julian Gressel's (Minnesota United FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 9% is saved by Stefan Frei. |
| 45'+1' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Tani Oluwaseyi's (Minnesota United FC) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 22% is saved by Stefan Frei. |
| 45'+1' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, Seattle Sounders FC 0, Minnesota United FC 0. |
| 46' | Substitution | Substitution, Minnesota United FC. Bongokuhle Hlongwane replaces Julian Gressel. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: Seattle Sounders FC 0, Minnesota United FC 0. |
| 47' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Danny Musovski's (Seattle Sounders FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 15% goes over. |
| 48' | Foul | NicolĂĄs Romero (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kalani Kossa-Rienzi (Seattle Sounders FC). |
| 49' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Tani Oluwaseyi's (Minnesota United FC) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 2% misses to the right. |
| 51' | Goal | Goal! 0:1. Tani Oluwaseyi (Minnesota United FC) scored with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 22% to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Robin Lod. |
| 53' | Foul | Bongokuhle Hlongwane (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jon Bell (Seattle Sounders FC). |
| 54' | Goal | Goal! 0:2. Robin Lod (Minnesota United FC) scored from penalty with left footed shot with an xG of 77% to the bottom right corner. |
| 55' | Goal | Goal! 1:2. Kalani Kossa-Rienzi (Seattle Sounders FC) scored with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 30% to the central bottom zone. Assisted by Pedro de la Vega, second assist by Obed Vargas. |
| 56' | Foul | Michael Boxall (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Danny Musovski (Seattle Sounders FC). |
| 58' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. JoaquĂn Pereyra's (Minnesota United FC) with left footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% is saved by Stefan Frei. |
| 58' | Goal | Goal! 1:3. Tani Oluwaseyi (Minnesota United FC) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 42% to the lower right zone. |
| 59' | Substitution | Substitution, Seattle Sounders FC. Stuart Hawkins replaces Jackson Ragen. |
| 59' | Substitution | Substitution, Seattle Sounders FC. Ryan Kent replaces Paul Rothrock. |
| 60' | Substitution | Substitution, Seattle Sounders FC. Georgi Minoungou replaces Pedro de la Vega. |
| 63' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Seattle Sounders FC). Executed by Albert RusnĂĄk. |
| 66' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Seattle Sounders FC). Executed by Albert RusnĂĄk. |
| 66' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Obed Vargas's (Seattle Sounders FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Michael Boxall. |
| 66' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Seattle Sounders FC). Executed by Albert RusnĂĄk. |
| 66' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Georgi Minoungou's (Seattle Sounders FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 8% is blocked by Anthony Markanich. |
| 68' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Tani Oluwaseyi's (Minnesota United FC) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 4% is blocked by Stuart Hawkins. |
| 69' | Foul | Albert RusnĂĄk (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Anthony Markanich (Minnesota United FC). |
| 69' | Caution | Anthony Markanich (Minnesota United FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 69' | Substitution | Substitution, Minnesota United FC. Joseph Rosales replaces Owen Gene. |
| 69' | Foul | Georgi Minoungou (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Anthony Markanich (Minnesota United FC). |
| 70' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Stuart Hawkins's (Seattle Sounders FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 6% misses to the left. |
| 70' | Substitution | Substitution, Minnesota United FC. Kelvin Yeboah replaces Anthony Markanich. |
| 71' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Kelvin Yeboah's (Minnesota United FC) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 2% misses to the right. |
| 74' | Foul | Danny Musovski (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by NicolĂĄs Romero (Minnesota United FC). |
| 75' | Substitution | Substitution, Seattle Sounders FC. Reed Baker-Whiting replaces Nouhou Tolo. |
| 77' | Offside | Offside, Seattle Sounders FC. Danny Musovski is caught offside. |
| 78' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Georgi Minoungou's (Seattle Sounders FC) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 4% goes over to the right. |
| 80' | Substitution | Substitution, Seattle Sounders FC. Osaze De Rosario replaces Obed Vargas. |
| 80' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Seattle Sounders FC). Executed by Albert RusnĂĄk. |
| 81' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Seattle Sounders FC). Executed by Albert RusnĂĄk. |
| 82' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Seattle Sounders FC). Executed by Albert RusnĂĄk. |
| 83' | Goal | Own goal! 2:3. NicolĂĄs Romero (Minnesota United FC) scored an own goal from the centre of the box. |
| 87' | Foul | JoaquĂn Pereyra (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Georgi Minoungou (Seattle Sounders FC). |
| 89' | Substitution | Substitution, Minnesota United FC. Morris Duggan replaces JoaquĂn Pereyra. |
| 90'+1' | Foul | NicolĂĄs Romero (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Danny Musovski (Seattle Sounders FC). |
| 90'+1' | Caution | Danny Musovski (Seattle Sounders FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 90'+3' | Foul | Georgi Minoungou (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Morris Duggan (Minnesota United FC). |
| 90'+5' | Foul | Jon Bell (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Tani Oluwaseyi (Minnesota United FC). |
| 90'+6' | Foul | Robin Lod (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Cristian RoldĂĄn (Seattle Sounders FC). |
| 90'+6' | Foul | Osaze De Rosario (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Robin Lod (Minnesota United FC). |
| 90'+6' | Caution | Robin Lod (Minnesota United FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 90'+8' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
| 90'+8' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, Seattle Sounders FC 2, Minnesota United FC 3. |
Ever since they entered MLS in 2017, Lumen Field proved a house of horrors for Minnesota United FC. Not anymore.
Ever since they entered MLS in 2017, Lumen Field proved a house of horrors for Minnesota United FC. Not anymore.
The Loons held on for a 3-2 victory over Seattle Sounders FC in the Matchday 17 edition of Sunday Night Soccer presented by Continental Tire, recording their first-ever win in the Emerald City after going 10 games winless.
While head coach Eric Ramsay has only been part of MNUFC for a season and change, he understood the significance of the result at a fellow Western Conference contender.
"I didnât talk about it too much before the game amongst the staff, I didnât talk about it in front of the players, but obviously it speaks to how difficult it is to come here and get a point, let alone three points â all the teams across the league would say that," Ramsay said.
"⊠It was a really important win and Iâm pleased for everyone connected with the club because I know itâs something that people have wanted off the back as soon as possible."
Canadian international striker Tani Oluwaseyi was in fine form, netting a second-half brace to give him a team-best eight goals. That equals his output from last year's breakout campaign.
Oluwaseyi's goalscoring prowess has seen DP No. 9 Kelvin Yeboah shift to the bench, with the 25-year-old becoming a more all-around player who's still got a nose for Grade-A chances.
"Weâre a team that when we defend in a certain way in order to get up the pitch, we need whoever plays the No. 9 to show real strength, but also real quality when the ball comes into them, and Tani is improving week on week in that sense," Ramsay said.
"When you add that to the athlete that he is, the goal-scorer that he is, the defensive forward that he is, heâs becoming far more complete, and Iâm pleased that heâs getting plaudits for both sides of his game."
In making history, Minnesota showed many of their trademark elements. They absorbed waves of pressure from the Sounders, were opportunistic when counter-attacking and won the small margins in both boxes.
Add it all up, and they're third in the Western Conference halfway through their 2025 campaign and on pace for a club-record 60 points.
The next step? Ramsay feels it's staying within striking distance of conference leaders Vancouver Whitecaps FC, weathering absences during this summer's Concacaf Gold Cup.
"We have to make sure that when the group comes back together this time, we have managed to keep our place toward the top and weâve remained competitive," Ramsay said.
"And then when we get those guys back, itâll be a 14, 13-game season that we can really attack. If weâve managed to keep our pace, if weâve managed to keep hold of one of the top positions, then it will be a really exciting finish to the year."
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 2' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. William Agada's (Real Salt Lake) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 7% is blocked by Mathias JĂžrgensen. |
| 3' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Zavier Gozo's (Real Salt Lake) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 51% is saved by Novak Micovic. |
| 4' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Matheus Nascimento's (LA Galaxy) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 6% is saved by Rafael Cabral. |
| 4' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (LA Galaxy). Executed by Diego FagĂșndez. |
| 4' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (LA Galaxy). Executed by Diego FagĂșndez. |
| 4' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Matheus Nascimento's (LA Galaxy) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 6% is blocked by Philip Quinton. |
| 7' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (LA Galaxy). Executed by Diego FagĂșndez. |
| 10' | Foul | Gabriel Pec (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sam Junqua (Real Salt Lake). |
| 17' | Goal | Goal! 1:0. Lucas Sanabria (LA Galaxy) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 95% to the lower left central zone. Assisted by Matheus Nascimento, second assist by John Nelson. |
| 18' | Foul | Braian Ojeda (Real Salt Lake) wins a free kick, after being fouled by John Nelson (LA Galaxy). |
| 20' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Real Salt Lake). Executed by Diego Luna. |
| 21' | Foul | Joseph Paintsil (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Nelson Palacio (Real Salt Lake). |
| 21' | Foul | Foul by Diego Luna (Real Salt Lake). |
| 22' | Foul | William Agada (Real Salt Lake) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Edwin Cerrillo (LA Galaxy). |
| 24' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Zavier Gozo's (Real Salt Lake) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 6% is saved by Novak Micovic. |
| 26' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Diego Luna's (Real Salt Lake) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Miki Yamane. |
| 30' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Real Salt Lake). Executed by Diego Luna. |
| 30' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Dominik Marczuk's (Real Salt Lake) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 3% misses to the left. |
| 34' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (LA Galaxy). Executed by Diego FagĂșndez. |
| 34' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Lucas Sanabria's (LA Galaxy) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 3% misses to the right. |
| 35' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Braian Ojeda's (Real Salt Lake) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by Lucas Sanabria. |
| 36' | Foul | Noel Caliskan (Real Salt Lake) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Joseph Paintsil (LA Galaxy). |
| 37' | Foul | Miki Yamane (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by William Agada (Real Salt Lake). |
| 38' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Gabriel Pec's (LA Galaxy) with left footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 1% is saved by Rafael Cabral. |
| 39' | Foul | Matheus Nascimento (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Brayan Vera (Real Salt Lake). |
| 40' | Foul | Philip Quinton (Real Salt Lake) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Matheus Nascimento (LA Galaxy). |
| 42' | ShotAtGoal | Zavier Gozo (Real Salt Lake) hits the left post from the central position outside the box with an xG of 11%. |
| 44' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. William Agada's (Real Salt Lake) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 7% is blocked by Mathias JĂžrgensen. |
| 45' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Real Salt Lake). Executed by Diego Luna. |
| 45' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Gabriel Pec's (LA Galaxy) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 7% is blocked by Nelson Palacio. |
| 45'+1' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (LA Galaxy). Executed by Diego FagĂșndez. |
| 45'+2' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, LA Galaxy 1, Real Salt Lake 0. |
| 46' | Substitution | Substitution, LA Galaxy. Isaiah Parente replaces Lucas Sanabria. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: LA Galaxy 1, Real Salt Lake 0. |
| 46' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Sam Junqua's (Real Salt Lake) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 37% is blocked by Miki Yamane. |
| 47' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Real Salt Lake). Executed by Diego Luna. |
| 48' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Dominik Marczuk's (Real Salt Lake) with left footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% is saved by Novak Micovic. |
| 48' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Real Salt Lake). Executed by Diego Luna. |
| 49' | Foul | Diego FagĂșndez (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Brayan Vera (Real Salt Lake). |
| 50' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (LA Galaxy). Executed by Diego FagĂșndez. |
| 51' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. John Nelson's (LA Galaxy) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% goes over to the right. |
| 52' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Nelson Palacio's (Real Salt Lake) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% is saved by Novak Micovic. |
| 53' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Braian Ojeda's (Real Salt Lake) with right footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% misses to the left. |
| 54' | Foul | William Agada (Real Salt Lake) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Isaiah Parente (LA Galaxy). |
| 54' | Caution | Isaiah Parente (LA Galaxy) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 55' | Goal | Goal! 2:0. Joseph Paintsil (LA Galaxy) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 19% to the top right corner. |
| 60' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Braian Ojeda's (Real Salt Lake) with right footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Isaiah Parente. |
| 61' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Dominik Marczuk's (Real Salt Lake) with left footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by John Nelson. |
| 63' | Substitution | Substitution, Real Salt Lake. Johnny Russell replaces Dominik Marczuk. |
| 63' | Substitution | Substitution, Real Salt Lake. Pablo Ruiz replaces Braian Ojeda. |
| 65' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Real Salt Lake). Executed by Diego Luna. |
| 68' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Gabriel Pec's (LA Galaxy) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 10% is saved by Rafael Cabral. |
| 69' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Brayan Vera's (Real Salt Lake) with left footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% misses to the right. |
| 71' | Substitution | Substitution, LA Galaxy. Christian RamĂrez replaces Matheus Nascimento. |
| 71' | Substitution | Substitution, LA Galaxy. Elijah Wynder replaces Joseph Paintsil. |
| 75' | Foul | Elijah Wynder (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Brayan Vera (Real Salt Lake). |
| 75' | Caution | Brayan Vera (Real Salt Lake) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 78' | Foul | Noel Caliskan (Real Salt Lake) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Diego FagĂșndez (LA Galaxy). |
| 78' | Substitution | Substitution, Real Salt Lake. Aiden Hezarkhani replaces Zavier Gozo. |
| 80' | Offside | Offside, Real Salt Lake. Sam Junqua is caught offside. |
| 80' | Substitution | Substitution, LA Galaxy. Mauricio Cuevas replaces Diego FagĂșndez. |
| 80' | Substitution | Substitution, LA Galaxy. JuliĂĄn Aude replaces John Nelson. |
| 81' | Foul | Brayan Vera (Real Salt Lake) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Christian RamĂrez (LA Galaxy). |
| 85' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Noel Caliskan's (Real Salt Lake) with left footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 1% goes over to the left. |
| 86' | Substitution | Substitution, Real Salt Lake. Alexandros Katranis replaces Sam Junqua. |
| 86' | Substitution | Substitution, Real Salt Lake. Bode Hidalgo replaces Noel Caliskan. |
| 86' | Foul | Christian RamĂrez (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Johnny Russell (Real Salt Lake). |
| 90' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Alexandros Katranis's (Real Salt Lake) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 35% misses to the right. |
| 90'+1' | Foul | Gabriel Pec (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Johnny Russell (Real Salt Lake). |
| 90'+1' | Foul | Alexandros Katranis (Real Salt Lake) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Elijah Wynder (LA Galaxy). |
| 90'+2' | Foul | Diego Luna (Real Salt Lake) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Edwin Cerrillo (LA Galaxy). |
| 90'+2' | Caution | Edwin Cerrillo (LA Galaxy) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 90'+3' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Aiden Hezarkhani's (Real Salt Lake) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Maya Yoshida. |
| 90'+4' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Alexandros Katranis's (Real Salt Lake) with left footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 1% is blocked by Maya Yoshida. |
| 90'+4' | ShotAtGoal | William Agada (Real Salt Lake) hits the right post from the right side of the box with an xG of 17%. |
| 90'+5' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
| 90'+5' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, LA Galaxy 2, Real Salt Lake 0. |
Amid a dark season for the reigning MLS Cup champions, the LA Galaxy finally saw some light.
Amid a dark season for the reigning MLS Cup champions, the LA Galaxy finally saw some light.
The struggling Galaxy secured their first victory 17 games into the 2025 campaign, defeating Real Salt Lake, 2-0, Saturday night at Dignity Health Sports Park.
âIâm proud of these guys because theyâve stuck with it,â head coach Greg Vanney told reporters after the game. âToday they battled, and it was commitment for 90 minutes ⊠Just proud of our guys for staying in it and competing all the way to the end. Game after game, showing up and putting it out there.
âThey deserve this,â he said. âItâs a hard-fought first win.â
Saturday's performance provided a long-awaited glimpse at the promise the Galaxy can show on their best day, with LAâs young South Americans leading the way.
Newcomer Lucas Sanabria, 21, opened the scoring in the 17th minute with his first league goal, finishing off a pretty assist from fellow winter U22 Initiative signing Matheus Nascimento.
Early in the second half, Designated Player Joseph Paintsil struck on the counter-attack to seal the result.
âI think more of the pieces are starting to come together,â Vanney said. âWith that, some of the clarity in our play and what weâre trying to see is starting to come together.
"I think the guys overall have been fighting to try to get a result.â
After last year's MLS Cup triumph, the Galaxy have limped through a historically poor start to the season. Before Saturday night, they had lost 12 of their 16 games, drawing the other four, and sat well behind 14th-place St. Louis CITY SC for last place in the Western Conference standings.
Earlier this month, they lost 7-0 to the New York Red Bulls in a rematch of the 2024 championship match.
The Galaxy also dealt with injuries to top players, most notably playmaker Riqui Puig, who is recovering from a torn ACL. But in their Matchday 17 victory over RSL, LAâs young talent, particularly Sanabria and Nascimento, showed signs of finding their footing, while the backline held strong to preserve their first clean sheet of the season.
âThe last five games, weâve been more healthy,â Vanney said. âWeâve had the majority of our group together. Weâve seen some younger guys come along.â
While they face an uphill battle to make noise in the Western Conference, the Galaxy hope this win can jump-start their season.
âI donât see why we canât get on a run,â Vanney said. âFor us, as a group, itâs about learning how to win and getting across the finish line. So hopefully tonight will be a lesson.â
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 5' | Goal | Goal! 0:1. Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago Fire FC) scored with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% to the upper left central zone. Assisted by Mauricio Pineda. |
| 7' | Foul | Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by David Brekalo (Orlando City). |
| 13' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. MartĂn Ojeda's (Orlando City) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by Christopher Cupps. |
| 14' | Foul | Jonathan Bamba (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Alex Freeman (Orlando City). |
| 16' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. IvĂĄn Angulo's (Orlando City) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% goes over. |
| 17' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Jonathan Bamba's (Chicago Fire FC) with left footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 4% misses to the right. |
| 21' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. MartĂn Ojeda's (Orlando City) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 5% is saved by Chris Brady. |
| 21' | Offside | Offside, Orlando City. Alex Freeman is caught offside. |
| 22' | Foul | Luis Muriel (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Christopher Cupps (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 22' | Caution | Christopher Cupps (Chicago Fire FC) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 24' | Foul | Luis Muriel (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jack Elliott (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 25' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Eduard Atuesta's (Orlando City) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by Andrew Gutman. |
| 26' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Orlando City). Executed by Marco PaĆĄaliÄ. |
| 26' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. MartĂn Ojeda's (Orlando City) with left footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% misses to the left. |
| 27' | Foul | Joran Gerbet (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Hugo Cuypers (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 28' | Foul | Eduard Atuesta (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Mauricio Pineda (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 28' | Caution | Mauricio Pineda (Chicago Fire FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 28' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Eduard Atuesta's (Orlando City) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 8% is blocked by Mauricio Pineda. |
| 29' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Luis Muriel's (Orlando City) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 7% misses to the left. |
| 30' | Foul | Hugo Cuypers (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Rodrigo Schlegel (Orlando City). |
| 31' | Goal | Goal! 0:2. Hugo Cuypers (Chicago Fire FC) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 37% to the middle right zone. Assisted by Philip Zinckernagel, second assist by Jonathan Dean. |
| 32' | Goal | Goal! 0:3. Hugo Cuypers (Chicago Fire FC) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 20% to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Philip Zinckernagel. |
| 34' | Foul | Alex Freeman (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Andrew Gutman (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 35' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Marco PaĆĄaliÄ's (Orlando City) with left footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 16% is blocked by Jack Elliott. |
| 37' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Rominigue Kouamé's (Chicago Fire FC) with left footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% goes over to the right. |
| 39' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Orlando City). Executed by Marco PaĆĄaliÄ. |
| 39' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Robin Jansson's (Orlando City) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 27% is blocked by Jonathan Bamba. |
| 39' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Orlando City). Executed by MartĂn Ojeda. |
| 40' | Goal | Goal! 1:3. Alex Freeman (Orlando City) scored with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 9% to the central bottom zone. Assisted by MartĂn Ojeda. |
| 42' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Orlando City). Executed by MartĂn Ojeda. |
| 42' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Luis Muriel's (Orlando City) with right footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Jack Elliott. |
| 43' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Orlando City). Executed by Marco PaĆĄaliÄ. |
| 44' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Marco PaĆĄaliÄ's (Orlando City) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 6% goes over. |
| 45' | Foul | Jonathan Bamba (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Robin Jansson (Orlando City). |
| 45' | Caution | Robin Jansson (Orlando City) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 45'+5' | Foul | Alex Freeman (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Mauricio Pineda (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 45'+5' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. MartĂn Ojeda's (Orlando City) with left footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by Alex Freeman. |
| 45'+8' | Foul | Hugo Cuypers (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Robin Jansson (Orlando City). |
| 45'+8' | FreeKick | Free kick saved. Jack Elliott's (Chicago Fire FC) with right footed shot from own half with an xG of 4% is saved by Pedro Gallese. |
| 45'+9' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, Orlando City 1, Chicago Fire FC 3. |
| 46' | Substitution | Substitution, Orlando City. Ramiro Enrique replaces IvĂĄn Angulo. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: Orlando City 1, Chicago Fire FC 3. |
| 46' | Foul | Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by David Brekalo (Orlando City). |
| 47' | Foul | Robin Jansson (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Hugo Cuypers (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 48' | Foul | Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by David Brekalo (Orlando City). |
| 49' | Foul | Jonathan Bamba (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Rodrigo Schlegel (Orlando City). |
| 49' | Caution | Rodrigo Schlegel (Orlando City) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 50' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Andrew Gutman's (Chicago Fire FC) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% misses to the left. |
| 51' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Orlando City). Executed by MartĂn Ojeda. |
| 51' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. David Brekalo's (Orlando City) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 8% is blocked by Ramiro Enrique. |
| 52' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Orlando City). Executed by Marco PaĆĄaliÄ. |
| 52' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Orlando City). Executed by MartĂn Ojeda. |
| 52' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Marco PaĆĄaliÄ's (Orlando City) with left footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% is saved by Chris Brady. |
| 53' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Orlando City). Executed by Marco PaĆĄaliÄ. |
| 54' | Foul | Eduard Atuesta (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Hugo Cuypers (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 54' | Substitution | Substitution, Orlando City. Rafael Santos replaces Rodrigo Schlegel. |
| 55' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Marco PaĆĄaliÄ's (Orlando City) with left footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 4% misses to the left. |
| 57' | ShotAtGoal | Andrew Gutman (Chicago Fire FC) hits the left post from the left side of the box with an xG of 11%. |
| 57' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Jonathan Bamba's (Chicago Fire FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 5% goes over to the right. |
| 58' | Foul | MartĂn Ojeda (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jonathan Dean (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 59' | FreeKick | Free kick blocked. Luis Muriel's (Orlando City) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 7%. |
| 60' | Foul | Mauricio Pineda (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Eduard Atuesta (Orlando City). |
| 61' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Chicago Fire FC). Executed by Philip Zinckernagel. |
| 62' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Ramiro Enrique's (Orlando City) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 27% is saved by Chris Brady. |
| 63' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Orlando City). Executed by Marco PaĆĄaliÄ. |
| 65' | ShotAtGoal | Luis Muriel (Orlando City) hits the cross bar from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4%. |
| 70' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Orlando City). Executed by MartĂn Ojeda. |
| 70' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Rafael Santos's (Orlando City) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 6% is blocked by Andrew Gutman. |
| 70' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Alex Freeman's (Orlando City) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 16% goes over to the right. |
| 71' | Foul | Mauricio Pineda (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Luis Muriel (Orlando City). |
| 74' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Ramiro Enrique's (Orlando City) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 10% is saved by Chris Brady. |
| 75' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Orlando City). Executed by MartĂn Ojeda. |
| 75' | Foul | MartĂn Ojeda (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jonathan Dean (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 76' | Substitution | Substitution, Chicago Fire FC. Leonardo Barroso replaces Andrew Gutman. |
| 76' | Substitution | Substitution, Chicago Fire FC. Kellyn Acosta replaces Rominigue Kouamé. |
| 76' | Substitution | Substitution, Chicago Fire FC. Tom Barlow replaces Hugo Cuypers. |
| 77' | Substitution | Substitution, Orlando City. Dagur Thorhallsson replaces Joran Gerbet. |
| 77' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Luis Muriel's (Orlando City) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 23% misses to the right. |
| 78' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Ramiro Enrique's (Orlando City) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by Christopher Cupps. |
| 78' | Foul | MartĂn Ojeda (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 79' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Ramiro Enrique's (Orlando City) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 35% misses to the left. |
| 79' | Foul | Robin Jansson (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Tom Barlow (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 83' | Foul | Dagur Thorhallsson (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kellyn Acosta (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 83' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. MartĂn Ojeda's (Orlando City) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 4% is blocked by Jonathan Dean. |
| 83' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Luis Muriel's (Orlando City) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 6% is blocked by Mauricio Pineda. |
| 84' | Substitution | Substitution, Chicago Fire FC. Omar GonzĂĄlez replaces Sergio Oregel. |
| 84' | Substitution | Substitution, Chicago Fire FC. Maren Haile-Selassie replaces Philip Zinckernagel. |
| 88' | Substitution | Substitution, Orlando City. Gustavo Caraballo replaces Marco PaĆĄaliÄ. |
| 89' | Foul | Jonathan Dean (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by MartĂn Ojeda (Orlando City). |
| 90'+2' | Foul | Jonathan Bamba (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Gustavo Caraballo (Orlando City). |
| 90'+4' | Offside | Offside, Orlando City. Ramiro Enrique is caught offside. |
| 90'+6' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Orlando City). Executed by MartĂn Ojeda. |
| 90'+7' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Maren Haile-Selassie's (Chicago Fire FC) with right footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 6% misses to the right. |
| 90'+8' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
| 90'+8' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, Orlando City 1, Chicago Fire FC 3. |
ORLANDO â Everything Hugo Cuypers touches is turning to goals.
ORLANDO â Everything Hugo Cuypers touches is turning to goals.
The Chicago Fireâs club-record signing has had a scorching start to his second year in MLS, reaching double-digit goals Saturday when he scored twice within a minute to guide his team to a 3-1 win at Orlando City.
While Cuypersâ mark of 10 goals in 2024 was nothing to scoff at, he came up short of some of his own expectations as the team finished at the bottom of the Eastern Conference. Heâs equaled his output from last year with still more than half a season to play.
âItâs been day and night,â Cuypers told MLSsoccer.com. âI have adjusted to the country and to the club. Iâm way more settled, way more calm in my mind.â
âAnd then Gregg [Berhalter]âs philosophy is just helping everybody,â the Belgian striker added. âI think we missed the consistency to perform week in and week out. I think you see everybody trying for the system.â
With his goals at Inter&Co Stadium, Cuypers became the first Fire player to reach double-digit strikes in back-to-back MLS seasons since Nemanja NikoliÄ did it three times (2017 to 2019).
Though he still trails Philadelphia's Tai Baribo (13) and Nashville's Sam Surridge (11), Cuypers is still firmly in the Golden Boot presented by Audi race and is level with big names, including Inter Miami's Lionel Messi and Vancouver's Brian White.
âFor me, everything is a consequence of consistency because itâs not just on the team, itâs also on myself,â Cuypers said. âI think if I want to be in that conversation at the end, itâs up to me to be consistent.â
In addition to staying in the Golden Boot race, Cuypers is certainly established in the MLS All-Star conversation, even if 2025 has been a great year for strikers across the league. His two goals against Orlando will bolster the chances of a nomination to play alongside the leagueâs best later this summer against the LIGA MX All-Stars.
Berhalter didnât want to single out just one of his players amidst their strong run of form in May, but thinks those shouts are still justified.
âI think all of our players should go, right?â Berhalter said. âI think [Hugo] is certainly a candidate. We have a number of guys who are playing well and are top players. But weâll see what the fans think.â
Cuypers, meanwhile, was intrigued by the prospect, even if it isnât something heâs accustomed to from his years spent playing at a high level in Europe.
âFor sure [it would be cool],â Cuypers said of the prospect of playing in an All-Star Game. âOn the other hand, itâs some typical American stuff, so Iâll have to figure out how it really works.â
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 4' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Ibrahim Aliyu's (Columbus Crew) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 28% misses to the right. |
| 4' | Offside | Offside, Inter Miami CF. Tadeo Allende is caught offside. |
| 8' | Foul | Marcelo Weigandt (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ibrahim Aliyu (Columbus Crew). |
| 8' | Foul | Marcelo Weigandt (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Max Arfsten (Columbus Crew). |
| 9' | Substitution | Substitution, Columbus Crew. Cesar Ruvalcaba replaces Malte Amundsen. |
| 10' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Tadeo Allende's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 33% is blocked by Yevhen Cheberko. |
| 10' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Telasco Segovia. |
| 10' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Luis SuĂĄrez's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 42% misses to the left. |
| 13' | Foul | Sergio Busquets (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by DĂĄniel Gazdag (Columbus Crew). |
| 13' | Goal | Goal! 1:0. Tadeo Allende (Inter Miami CF) scored with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 29% to the lower left zone. Assisted by Lionel Messi. |
| 15' | Goal | Goal! 2:0. Lionel Messi (Inter Miami CF) scored with left footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 5% to the middle right zone. |
| 16' | Foul | Max Arfsten (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Marcelo Weigandt (Inter Miami CF). |
| 18' | Foul | Luis SuĂĄrez (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Dylan Chambost (Columbus Crew). |
| 21' | Foul | Lionel Messi (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Dylan Chambost (Columbus Crew). |
| 22' | Offside | Offside, Inter Miami CF. Noah Allen is caught offside. |
| 23' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Luis SuĂĄrez's (Inter Miami CF) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 2% misses to the right. |
| 24' | Goal | Goal! 3:0. Lionel Messi (Inter Miami CF) scored with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 20% to the central zone. Assisted by Sergio Busquets. |
| 26' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Luis SuĂĄrez's (Inter Miami CF) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 21% is saved by Nicholas Hagen. |
| 30' | Offside | Offside, Inter Miami CF. Lionel Messi is caught offside. |
| 31' | Foul | Marcelo Weigandt (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Dylan Chambost (Columbus Crew). |
| 32' | Foul | BenjamĂn Cremaschi (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by DĂĄniel Gazdag (Columbus Crew). |
| 34' | Offside | Offside, Columbus Crew. Ibrahim Aliyu is caught offside. |
| 38' | Foul | Diego Rossi (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Marcelo Weigandt (Inter Miami CF). |
| 39' | Offside | Offside, Columbus Crew. DĂĄniel Gazdag is caught offside. |
| 41' | Offside | Offside, Inter Miami CF. Telasco Segovia is caught offside. |
| 42' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Ibrahim Aliyu's (Columbus Crew) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 13% misses to the right. |
| 43' | Foul | Darlington Nagbe (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by David MartĂnez (Inter Miami CF). |
| 44' | FreeKick | Free kick blocked. Diego Rossi's (Columbus Crew) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 7%. |
| 45' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Luis SuĂĄrez's (Inter Miami CF) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 7% is saved by Nicholas Hagen. |
| 45'+1' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Telasco Segovia. |
| 45'+2' | Foul | Lionel Messi (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Darlington Nagbe (Columbus Crew). |
| 45'+4' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, Inter Miami CF 3, Columbus Crew 0. |
| 46' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. Rocco RĂos Novo replaces Ăscar Ustari. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: Inter Miami CF 3, Columbus Crew 0. |
| 46' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Telasco Segovia. |
| 50' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Darlington Nagbe's (Columbus Crew) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 5% misses to the right. |
| 52' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Diego Rossi's (Columbus Crew) with right footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% goes over to the right. |
| 52' | Foul | Luis SuĂĄrez (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Steven Moreira (Columbus Crew). |
| 53' | ShotAtGoal | Lionel Messi (Inter Miami CF) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 12%. |
| 53' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. BenjamĂn Cremaschi's (Inter Miami CF) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Cesar Ruvalcaba. |
| 53' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Telasco Segovia's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 8% goes over. |
| 56' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Dylan Chambost's (Columbus Crew) with left footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 1% goes over to the left. |
| 57' | Foul | Ibrahim Aliyu (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by David MartĂnez (Inter Miami CF). |
| 57' | Caution | David MartĂnez (Inter Miami CF) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 58' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Columbus Crew). Executed by Dylan Chambost. |
| 58' | Goal | Goal! 3:1. Cesar Ruvalcaba (Columbus Crew) scored with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 4% to the middle left zone. Assisted by Dylan Chambost. |
| 60' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Steven Moreira's (Columbus Crew) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 7% is blocked by Maximiliano FalcĂłn. |
| 61' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Columbus Crew). Executed by Dylan Chambost. |
| 62' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Columbus Crew). Executed by Dylan Chambost. |
| 62' | Foul | Maximiliano FalcĂłn (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Cesar Ruvalcaba (Columbus Crew). |
| 62' | Caution | Cesar Ruvalcaba (Columbus Crew) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 64' | Goal | Goal! 4:1. Luis SuĂĄrez (Inter Miami CF) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 23% to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Telasco Segovia, second assist by Lionel Messi. |
| 68' | Foul | Mohamed Farsi (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Telasco Segovia (Inter Miami CF). |
| 68' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. Ian Fray replaces Telasco Segovia. |
| 71' | Foul | DĂĄniel Gazdag (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Noah Allen (Inter Miami CF). |
| 71' | Foul | Mohamed Farsi (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sergio Busquets (Inter Miami CF). |
| 72' | Substitution | Substitution, Columbus Crew. Andrés Herrera replaces Max Arfsten. |
| 72' | Substitution | Substitution, Columbus Crew. Jacen Russell-Rowe replaces DĂĄniel Gazdag. |
| 72' | Substitution | Substitution, Columbus Crew. Amar SejdiÄ replaces Darlington Nagbe. |
| 79' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Lionel Messi's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 14% is blocked by Andrés Herrera. |
| 80' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Tadeo Allende. |
| 80' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Lionel Messi's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% goes over. |
| 80' | Substitution | Substitution, Columbus Crew. Lassi Lappalainen replaces Mohamed Farsi. |
| 81' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. FafĂ Picault replaces Luis SuĂĄrez. |
| 84' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Jacen Russell-Rowe's (Columbus Crew) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 4% goes over. |
| 85' | Foul | Fafà Picault (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Andrés Herrera (Columbus Crew). |
| 88' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Jacen Russell-Rowe's (Columbus Crew) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Maximiliano FalcĂłn. |
| 88' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Columbus Crew). Executed by Dylan Chambost. |
| 88' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Amar SejdiÄ's (Columbus Crew) with left footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by David MartĂnez. |
| 89' | Goal | Goal! 5:1. FafĂ Picault (Inter Miami CF) scored with right footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 27% to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Lionel Messi. |
| 90' | Foul | Noah Allen (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Andrés Herrera (Columbus Crew). |
| 90'+1' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. Allen Obando replaces Tadeo Allende. |
| 90'+1' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. Ryan Sailor replaces David MartĂnez. |
| 90'+2' | Foul | Andrés Herrera (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Allen Obando (Inter Miami CF). |
| 90'+2' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Columbus Crew). Executed by Diego Rossi. |
| 90'+3' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Columbus Crew). Executed by Amar SejdiÄ. |
| 90'+3' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, Inter Miami CF 5, Columbus Crew 1. |
| 90'+3' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami CF are heating up. And right on cue.
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami CF are heating up. And right on cue.
In their final match before next month's FIFA Club World Cup, Messi and the Herons delivered a dominant 5-1 home rout of the Columbus Crew.
The legendary Argentine No. 10 put in a 2g/3a performance on Saturday night, rivaling his remarkable 1g/5a output from a 6-2 win over the New York Red Bulls last year to enter the MLS record books.
Messi became just the second player in league history to record at least five goal contributions twice in a regular-season match, equalling the Crew's Diego Rossi, who accomplished the feat with LAFC.
In addition to his brace, the reigning Landon Donovan MLS MVP played helper on goals from Tadeo Allende, Luis SuĂĄrez and FafĂ Picault to extend Miami's unbeaten run to three straight games (2W-0L-1D).
"Clearly, he's the best player in history to play this sport," head coach Javier Mascherano told reporters of Messi, who has 5g/4a during this three-game stretch. "And we have to understand that when he's not excelling too much, it's because some of us are failing. That's the reality."
"... That's the admiration: seeing someone else do what you can't do. You want to, but you can't."
Messi and Miami's improved run of form comes after a rough stretch in which the Herons managed just one win in eight games across all competitions since their previous showdown against the Crew: a 1-0 victory on April 19 at Clevelandâs Huntington Bank Field.
âOf course winning like this, in this manner, does give us confidence,â said Mascherano. âIt shows us that if we are brave, if we remain calm, if we have the desire to compete, we can match up toe-to-toe with anyone â especially in MLS."
As for the Club World Cup, which Miami will officially kick off against Egyptian side Al Ahly on June 14 in the tournament's opening match, the Argentine manager was far more cautious.
"The Club World Cup? That is a different story," Mascherano said.
Mascherano, himself a two-time Club World Cup winner, is not looking beyond the inaugural game.
âOur objective is to win the first match. Like I always say, only focus on the next game in front of us â that is the objective," he said.
"If we are up to the standard of the competition, we will show it."
After hosting Al Ahly at Hard Rock Stadium, the Herons will face Portuguese titans FC Porto on June 19 at Atlanta United's Mercedes-Benz Stadium. They'll return to Hard Rock on June 23 for their Group A finale against Brazilian powerhouse Palmeiras.
"We have to be honest," Mascherano said. "The level [of play] will be higher than what we've faced in Concacaf [Champions Cup] and MLS."
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 1' | Foul | Keegan Hughes (New England Revolution) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Giacomo Vrioni (CF Montréal). |
| 2' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Dawid Bugaj's (CF Montréal) with right footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by Tanner Beason. |
| 4' | Foul | Carles Gil (New England Revolution) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Samuel Piette (CF Montréal). |
| 5' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. TomĂĄs Chancalay's (New England Revolution) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 2% is saved by Jonathan Sirois. |
| 6' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (New England Revolution). Executed by Carles Gil. |
| 6' | Foul | Dawid Bugaj (CF Montréal) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Tomås Chancalay (New England Revolution). |
| 9' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Dante Sealy's (CF Montréal) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% goes over to the left. |
| 12' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Nathan-Dylan Saliba's (CF Montréal) with right footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% is saved by Aljaz Ivacic. |
| 14' | Offside | Offside, CF Montréal. Giacomo Vrioni is caught offside. |
| 15' | Foul | Ilay Feingold (New England Revolution) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Luca Petrasso (CF Montréal). |
| 15' | Caution | Luca Petrasso (CF Montréal) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 16' | Foul | Tomås Chancalay (New England Revolution) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jalen Neal (CF Montréal). |
| 17' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (New England Revolution). Executed by Carles Gil. |
| 19' | Foul | Caden Clark (CF Montréal) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Alhassan Yusuf (New England Revolution). |
| 19' | Caution | Alhassan Yusuf (New England Revolution) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 20' | FreeKick | Free kick blocked. Nathan-Dylan Saliba's (CF Montréal) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 10%. |
| 21' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (CF Montréal). Executed by Dante Sealy. |
| 23' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (CF Montréal). Executed by Dante Sealy. |
| 23' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Caden Clark's (CF Montréal) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 11% is blocked by Tanner Beason. |
| 23' | ShotAtGoal | Giacomo Vrioni (CF Montréal) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 5%. |
| 25' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Nathan-Dylan Saliba's (CF Montréal) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 8% misses to the left. |
| 26' | Foul | Caden Clark (CF Montréal) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Keegan Hughes (New England Revolution). |
| 27' | Foul | Carles Gil (New England Revolution) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Victor Loturi (CF Montréal). |
| 28' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Giacomo Vrioni's (CF Montréal) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% goes over. |
| 29' | Foul | Dawid Bugaj (CF Montréal) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Peyton Miller (New England Revolution). |
| 30' | Foul | Luca Petrasso (CF Montréal) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ilay Feingold (New England Revolution). |
| 34' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Dante Sealy's (CF Montréal) with left footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 6% is blocked by Mamadou Fofana. |
| 35' | Foul | Carles Gil (New England Revolution) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Samuel Piette (CF Montréal). |
| 36' | Caution | Giacomo Vrioni (CF Montréal) is shown the red card for violent conduct. |
| 40' | Foul | Nathan-Dylan Saliba (CF Montréal) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Tomås Chancalay (New England Revolution). |
| 41' | Foul | Keegan Hughes (New England Revolution) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Caden Clark (CF Montréal). |
| 44' | Foul | Caden Clark (CF Montréal) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Keegan Hughes (New England Revolution). |
| 44' | Foul | Keegan Hughes (New England Revolution) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Caden Clark (CF Montréal). |
| 45'+1' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Ignatius Ganago's (New England Revolution) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 17% misses to the right. |
| 45'+3' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, CF Montréal 0, New England Revolution 0. |
| 46' | Substitution | Substitution, CF Montréal. Prince Owusu replaces Caden Clark. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: CF Montréal 0, New England Revolution 0. |
| 47' | Foul | Carles Gil (New England Revolution) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Samuel Piette (CF Montréal). |
| 47' | Foul | Peyton Miller (New England Revolution) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Dante Sealy (CF Montréal). |
| 48' | Goal | Goal! 0:1. Peyton Miller (New England Revolution) scored with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 47% to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Ilay Feingold. |
| 50' | Foul | Tomås Chancalay (New England Revolution) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Dante Sealy (CF Montréal). |
| 51' | Foul | Alhassan Yusuf (New England Revolution) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Nathan-Dylan Saliba (CF Montréal). |
| 51' | Caution | Nathan-Dylan Saliba (CF Montréal) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 52' | Foul | Tanner Beason (New England Revolution) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Nathan-Dylan Saliba (CF Montréal). |
| 53' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. TomĂĄs Chancalay's (New England Revolution) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 7% is saved by Jonathan Sirois. |
| 53' | Foul | Ignatius Ganago (New England Revolution) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Dawid Bugaj (CF Montréal). |
| 55' | Goal | Goal! 0:2. Ilay Feingold (New England Revolution) scored with left footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 13% to the lower right zone. Assisted by Matt Polster. |
| 58' | Foul | Victor Loturi (CF Montréal) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Matt Polster (New England Revolution). |
| 59' | Foul | Victor Loturi (CF Montréal) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Matt Polster (New England Revolution). |
| 59' | Caution | Matt Polster (New England Revolution) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 61' | Foul | Dawid Bugaj (CF Montréal) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ignatius Ganago (New England Revolution). |
| 62' | Substitution | Substitution, CF Montréal. Joel Waterman replaces Dawid Bugaj. |
| 63' | Substitution | Substitution, CF Montréal. Tom Pearce replaces Victor Loturi. |
| 64' | Foul | Prince Owusu (CF Montréal) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Keegan Hughes (New England Revolution). |
| 67' | GoalDisallowed | Ignatius Ganago (New England Revolution) disallowed a goal due to offside. |
| 67' | Offside | Offside, New England Revolution. Peyton Miller is caught offside. |
| 70' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Tom Pearce's (CF Montréal) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 2% goes over to the right. |
| 71' | Substitution | Substitution, CF Montréal. Aleksandr Guboglo replaces Luca Petrasso. |
| 71' | Substitution | Substitution, New England Revolution. Maxi Urruti replaces TomĂĄs Chancalay. |
| 71' | Substitution | Substitution, New England Revolution. Luis Diaz Espinoza replaces Ignatius Ganago. |
| 72' | Foul | Tanner Beason (New England Revolution) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Prince Owusu (CF Montréal). |
| 73' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Luis Diaz Espinoza's (New England Revolution) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 6% misses to the left. |
| 74' | ShotAtGoal | Prince Owusu (CF Montréal) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 4%. |
| 74' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Dante Sealy's (CF Montréal) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 28% misses to the left. |
| 76' | Foul | Carles Gil (New England Revolution) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Joel Waterman (CF Montréal). |
| 77' | Foul | Tanner Beason (New England Revolution) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Joel Waterman (CF Montréal). |
| 77' | Caution | Joel Waterman (CF Montréal) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 84' | Foul | Ilay Feingold (New England Revolution) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Tom Pearce (CF Montréal). |
| 85' | Substitution | Substitution, CF Montréal. Jules-Anthony Vilsaint replaces Samuel Piette. |
| 86' | Foul | Luis Diaz Espinoza (New England Revolution) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Dante Sealy (CF Montréal). |
| 87' | Goal | Goal! 0:3. Ilay Feingold (New England Revolution) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 31% to the lower left central zone. Assisted by Peyton Miller, second assist by Carles Gil. |
| 89' | Foul | Peyton Miller (New England Revolution) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Aleksandr Guboglo (CF Montréal). |
| 89' | Substitution | Substitution, New England Revolution. Jackson Yueill replaces Matt Polster. |
| 89' | Substitution | Substitution, New England Revolution. Brandon Bye replaces Ilay Feingold. |
| 90'+1' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Tom Pearce's (CF Montréal) with left footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 4% is saved by Aljaz Ivacic. |
| 90'+3' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Dante Sealy's (CF Montréal) with left footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% goes over. |
| 90'+3' | Substitution | Substitution, New England Revolution. Eric Klein replaces Alhassan Yusuf. |
| 90'+5' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Dante Sealy's (CF Montréal) with left footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% goes over to the left. |
| 90'+7' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
| 90'+7' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, CF Montréal 0, New England Revolution 3. |
The New England Revolution are unbeaten in nine straight matches following Saturdayâs 3-0 win at CF MontrĂ©al, in large part thanks to their young wingbacks Peyton Miller and Ilay Feingold.
The New England Revolution are unbeaten in nine straight matches following Saturdayâs 3-0 win at CF MontrĂ©al, in large part thanks to their young wingbacks Peyton Miller and Ilay Feingold.
Miller, 17, and Feingold, 20, have been an important cog in manager Caleb Porterâs 3-5-2 formation. The young pair provide important width for the Revolution, but more importantly, have shown the ability to take over matches.
The pair combined for all three of New Englandâs goals against a 10-man MontrĂ©al side, each picking up an assist, without sacrificing their defensive responsibilities.
Feingoldâs brace was the first by any New England player since captain Carles Gilâs two-goal output vs. the New York Red Bulls in March. The Israeli international was acquired in January on a U22 Initiative deal.
âThey still have a lot of areas they need to improve in, but they have as much talent and potential as any wingback in the league,â head coach Caleb Porter said of his young wide players. âThatâs exciting because theyâre only going to get better and better.â
Millerâs defensive play was especially impressive. The teenager won six of his 10 duels through the match along with three tackles and two interceptions as MontrĂ©al looked to target the homegrown product.
The performance came on the heels of Miller being named to the USA U-20 national team with an eye on the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile this fall.
âThey are a key for us,â Gil said afterwards. âTo be able to play in our formation, we need them.â
Saturdayâs win wrapped up a grueling stretch for New England, their eighth match across all competitions in May. They survived the gauntlet with 10 of a possible 18 points, putting them just outside of the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs picture.
âThatâs a five-point week with three road games; thatâs nine unbeaten in a pretty brutal stretch,â Porter said.
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 4' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Ibrahim Aliyu's (Columbus Crew) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 28% misses to the right. |
| 4' | Offside | Offside, Inter Miami CF. Tadeo Allende is caught offside. |
| 8' | Foul | Marcelo Weigandt (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ibrahim Aliyu (Columbus Crew). |
| 8' | Foul | Marcelo Weigandt (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Max Arfsten (Columbus Crew). |
| 9' | Substitution | Substitution, Columbus Crew. Cesar Ruvalcaba replaces Malte Amundsen. |
| 10' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Tadeo Allende's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 33% is blocked by Yevhen Cheberko. |
| 10' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Telasco Segovia. |
| 10' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Luis SuĂĄrez's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 42% misses to the left. |
| 13' | Foul | Sergio Busquets (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by DĂĄniel Gazdag (Columbus Crew). |
| 13' | Goal | Goal! 1:0. Tadeo Allende (Inter Miami CF) scored with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 29% to the lower left zone. Assisted by Lionel Messi. |
| 15' | Goal | Goal! 2:0. Lionel Messi (Inter Miami CF) scored with left footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 5% to the middle right zone. |
| 16' | Foul | Max Arfsten (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Marcelo Weigandt (Inter Miami CF). |
| 18' | Foul | Luis SuĂĄrez (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Dylan Chambost (Columbus Crew). |
| 21' | Foul | Lionel Messi (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Dylan Chambost (Columbus Crew). |
| 22' | Offside | Offside, Inter Miami CF. Noah Allen is caught offside. |
| 23' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Luis SuĂĄrez's (Inter Miami CF) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 2% misses to the right. |
| 24' | Goal | Goal! 3:0. Lionel Messi (Inter Miami CF) scored with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 20% to the central zone. Assisted by Sergio Busquets. |
| 26' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Luis SuĂĄrez's (Inter Miami CF) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 21% is saved by Nicholas Hagen. |
| 30' | Offside | Offside, Inter Miami CF. Lionel Messi is caught offside. |
| 31' | Foul | Marcelo Weigandt (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Dylan Chambost (Columbus Crew). |
| 32' | Foul | BenjamĂn Cremaschi (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by DĂĄniel Gazdag (Columbus Crew). |
| 34' | Offside | Offside, Columbus Crew. Ibrahim Aliyu is caught offside. |
| 38' | Foul | Diego Rossi (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Marcelo Weigandt (Inter Miami CF). |
| 39' | Offside | Offside, Columbus Crew. DĂĄniel Gazdag is caught offside. |
| 41' | Offside | Offside, Inter Miami CF. Telasco Segovia is caught offside. |
| 42' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Ibrahim Aliyu's (Columbus Crew) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 13% misses to the right. |
| 43' | Foul | Darlington Nagbe (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by David MartĂnez (Inter Miami CF). |
| 44' | FreeKick | Free kick blocked. Diego Rossi's (Columbus Crew) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 7%. |
| 45' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Luis SuĂĄrez's (Inter Miami CF) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 7% is saved by Nicholas Hagen. |
| 45'+1' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Telasco Segovia. |
| 45'+2' | Foul | Lionel Messi (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Darlington Nagbe (Columbus Crew). |
| 45'+4' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, Inter Miami CF 3, Columbus Crew 0. |
| 46' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. Rocco RĂos Novo replaces Ăscar Ustari. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: Inter Miami CF 3, Columbus Crew 0. |
| 46' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Telasco Segovia. |
| 50' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Darlington Nagbe's (Columbus Crew) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 5% misses to the right. |
| 52' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Diego Rossi's (Columbus Crew) with right footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% goes over to the right. |
| 52' | Foul | Luis SuĂĄrez (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Steven Moreira (Columbus Crew). |
| 53' | ShotAtGoal | Lionel Messi (Inter Miami CF) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 12%. |
| 53' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. BenjamĂn Cremaschi's (Inter Miami CF) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Cesar Ruvalcaba. |
| 53' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Telasco Segovia's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 8% goes over. |
| 56' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Dylan Chambost's (Columbus Crew) with left footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 1% goes over to the left. |
| 57' | Foul | Ibrahim Aliyu (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by David MartĂnez (Inter Miami CF). |
| 57' | Caution | David MartĂnez (Inter Miami CF) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 58' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Columbus Crew). Executed by Dylan Chambost. |
| 58' | Goal | Goal! 3:1. Cesar Ruvalcaba (Columbus Crew) scored with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 4% to the middle left zone. Assisted by Dylan Chambost. |
| 60' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Steven Moreira's (Columbus Crew) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 7% is blocked by Maximiliano FalcĂłn. |
| 61' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Columbus Crew). Executed by Dylan Chambost. |
| 62' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Columbus Crew). Executed by Dylan Chambost. |
| 62' | Foul | Maximiliano FalcĂłn (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Cesar Ruvalcaba (Columbus Crew). |
| 62' | Caution | Cesar Ruvalcaba (Columbus Crew) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 64' | Goal | Goal! 4:1. Luis SuĂĄrez (Inter Miami CF) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 23% to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Telasco Segovia, second assist by Lionel Messi. |
| 68' | Foul | Mohamed Farsi (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Telasco Segovia (Inter Miami CF). |
| 68' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. Ian Fray replaces Telasco Segovia. |
| 71' | Foul | DĂĄniel Gazdag (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Noah Allen (Inter Miami CF). |
| 71' | Foul | Mohamed Farsi (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sergio Busquets (Inter Miami CF). |
| 72' | Substitution | Substitution, Columbus Crew. Andrés Herrera replaces Max Arfsten. |
| 72' | Substitution | Substitution, Columbus Crew. Jacen Russell-Rowe replaces DĂĄniel Gazdag. |
| 72' | Substitution | Substitution, Columbus Crew. Amar SejdiÄ replaces Darlington Nagbe. |
| 79' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Lionel Messi's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 14% is blocked by Andrés Herrera. |
| 80' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Tadeo Allende. |
| 80' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Lionel Messi's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% goes over. |
| 80' | Substitution | Substitution, Columbus Crew. Lassi Lappalainen replaces Mohamed Farsi. |
| 81' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. FafĂ Picault replaces Luis SuĂĄrez. |
| 84' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Jacen Russell-Rowe's (Columbus Crew) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 4% goes over. |
| 85' | Foul | Fafà Picault (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Andrés Herrera (Columbus Crew). |
| 88' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Jacen Russell-Rowe's (Columbus Crew) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Maximiliano FalcĂłn. |
| 88' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Columbus Crew). Executed by Dylan Chambost. |
| 88' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Amar SejdiÄ's (Columbus Crew) with left footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by David MartĂnez. |
| 89' | Goal | Goal! 5:1. FafĂ Picault (Inter Miami CF) scored with right footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 27% to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Lionel Messi. |
| 90' | Foul | Noah Allen (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Andrés Herrera (Columbus Crew). |
| 90'+1' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. Allen Obando replaces Tadeo Allende. |
| 90'+1' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. Ryan Sailor replaces David MartĂnez. |
| 90'+2' | Foul | Andrés Herrera (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Allen Obando (Inter Miami CF). |
| 90'+2' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Columbus Crew). Executed by Diego Rossi. |
| 90'+3' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Columbus Crew). Executed by Amar SejdiÄ. |
| 90'+3' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, Inter Miami CF 5, Columbus Crew 1. |
| 90'+3' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
Lionel Messi is shifting into another gear ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup.
Lionel Messi is shifting into another gear ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup.
The reigning Landon Donovan MLS MVP dished out two goals and three assists in Saturday's 5-1 demolition of the Columbus Crew, factoring into every goal his side scored at Chase Stadium.
Messi twice chipped Crew goalkeeper Nicholas Hagen in the first half, shortly after providing the helper on Tadeo Allende's opening tally. Carrying a 3-0 halftime lead, Messi then played provider on strikes from Luis SuĂĄrez and FafĂ Picault to cap the rout.
The No. 10, who posted an incredible 1g/5a in a 6-2 win over the New York Red Bulls last year, is now the second player in MLS history to twice record at least five goal contributions in a regular-season match. The other? Crew forward Diego Rossi, who accomplished that feat while at LAFC.
With three points in tow, Messi and Miami now have two weeks off before kicking off the Club World Cup on June 14 against Egyptian side Al Ahly.
That game will be contested at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, as will their Group A finale on June 23 vs. Brazilian powerhouse Palmeiras. In between, they'll face famed Portuguese titans FC Porto on June 19 at Atlanta United's Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Will Miami be one of two teams that advances from their group? Javier Mascherano's side will like their chances after a 2W-0L-1D bounceback run in MLS play, keyed by Messi producing a combined 5g/4a during that stretch.
For the year, Messi has 10g/6a in just 13 matches. A season ago, the iconic Argentine forward produced 20g/16a in 19 games en route to MVP honors.
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 3' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Portland Timbers). Executed by Santiago Moreno. |
| 3' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Akil Watts's (St. Louis CITY SC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% is blocked by Dario Zuparic. |
| 6' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (St. Louis CITY SC). Executed by Célio Pompeu. |
| 8' | Foul | Akil Watts (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by David Ayala (Portland Timbers). |
| 9' | Offside | Offside, St. Louis CITY SC. Simon Becher is caught offside. |
| 10' | Foul | David Da Costa (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Alfredo Morales (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 11' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Portland Timbers). Executed by Santiago Moreno. |
| 11' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Portland Timbers). Executed by Santiago Moreno. |
| 12' | Foul | Simon Becher (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jimer Fory (Portland Timbers). |
| 13' | Caution | Jimer Fory (Portland Timbers) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 15' | Foul | Célio Pompeu (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Juan Mosquera (Portland Timbers). |
| 16' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. JoĂŁo Klauss's (St. Louis CITY SC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 6% goes over. |
| 17' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Portland Timbers). Executed by Santiago Moreno. |
| 18' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Jimer Fory's (Portland Timbers) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 5% is blocked by Alfredo Morales. |
| 20' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Simon Becher's (St. Louis CITY SC) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 10% is saved by James Pantemis. |
| 20' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (St. Louis CITY SC). Executed by Marcel Hartel. |
| 22' | Offside | Offside, St. Louis CITY SC. Simon Becher is caught offside. |
| 26' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (St. Louis CITY SC). Executed by Marcel Hartel. |
| 26' | Offside | Offside, St. Louis CITY SC. Henry Kessler is caught offside. |
| 27' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. JoĂŁo Klauss's (St. Louis CITY SC) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 38% is saved by James Pantemis. |
| 27' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Akil Watts's (St. Louis CITY SC) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 45% is saved by James Pantemis. |
| 27' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Marcel Hartel's (St. Louis CITY SC) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 31% misses to the right. |
| 27' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Marcel Hartel's (St. Louis CITY SC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 5% misses to the right. |
| 29' | Foul | Alfredo Morales (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kevin Kelsy (Portland Timbers). |
| 30' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Célio Pompeu's (St. Louis CITY SC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 5% is saved by James Pantemis. |
| 36' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Simon Becher's (St. Louis CITY SC) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 6% misses to the right. |
| 37' | Foul | Alfredo Morales (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by David Da Costa (Portland Timbers). |
| 40' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Santiago Moreno's (Portland Timbers) with right footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% is saved by Roman BĂŒrki. |
| 41' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. David Ayala's (Portland Timbers) with left footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% goes over to the left. |
| 45' | Foul | Santiago Moreno (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Timo Baumgartl (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 45' | Caution | Timo Baumgartl (St. Louis CITY SC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 45'+2' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Joao Ortiz's (Portland Timbers) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 10% is blocked by Timo Baumgartl. |
| 45'+4' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Jimer Fory's (Portland Timbers) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 5% is saved by Roman BĂŒrki. |
| 45'+4' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, Portland Timbers 0, St. Louis CITY SC 0. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: Portland Timbers 0, St. Louis CITY SC 0. |
| 47' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. JoĂŁo Klauss's (St. Louis CITY SC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 18% goes over. |
| 48' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Marcel Hartel's (St. Louis CITY SC) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 4% is saved by James Pantemis. |
| 50' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Akil Watts's (St. Louis CITY SC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 12% is saved by James Pantemis. |
| 50' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Simon Becher's (St. Louis CITY SC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 21% is blocked by Kamal Miller. |
| 50' | Goal | Goal! 0:1. Akil Watts (St. Louis CITY SC) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 55% to the bottom right corner. |
| 54' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Santiago Moreno's (Portland Timbers) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 6% is blocked by Henry Kessler. |
| 55' | Goal | Goal! 1:1. Antony Alves Santos (Portland Timbers) scored with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 4% to the top right corner. Assisted by Jimer Fory. |
| 57' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Kevin Kelsy's (Portland Timbers) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 42% misses to the left. |
| 61' | Foul | Kevin Kelsy (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Henry Kessler (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 63' | Substitution | Substitution, Portland Timbers. Cristhian Paredes replaces Joao Ortiz. |
| 63' | Substitution | Substitution, Portland Timbers. Felipe Mora replaces Kevin Kelsy. |
| 63' | Foul | Antony Alves Santos (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick, after being fouled by JoĂŁo Klauss (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 64' | Substitution | Substitution, St. Louis CITY SC. Brendan McSorley replaces JoĂŁo Klauss. |
| 65' | Substitution | Substitution, St. Louis CITY SC. Jake Girdwood-Reich replaces Alfredo Morales. |
| 66' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Cristhian Paredes's (Portland Timbers) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 4% is blocked by Timo Baumgartl. |
| 67' | Foul | David Ayala (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Simon Becher (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 68' | Caution | Simon Becher (St. Louis CITY SC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 70' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. David Ayala's (Portland Timbers) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% is blocked by Akil Watts. |
| 70' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Santiago Moreno's (Portland Timbers) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 6% is saved by Roman BĂŒrki. |
| 70' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. David Da Costa's (Portland Timbers) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 13% is saved by Roman BĂŒrki. |
| 72' | Foul | Brendan McSorley (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Dario Zuparic (Portland Timbers). |
| 73' | Substitution | Substitution, St. Louis CITY SC. Joseph Zalinsky replaces Tomas Totland. |
| 78' | Foul | Jake Girdwood-Reich (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Felipe Mora (Portland Timbers). |
| 79' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Antony Alves Santos's (Portland Timbers) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 28% misses to the left. |
| 80' | Offside | Offside, St. Louis CITY SC. Célio Pompeu is caught offside. |
| 81' | Foul | David Ayala (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Brendan McSorley (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 81' | Substitution | Substitution, Portland Timbers. Omir FernĂĄndez replaces David Da Costa. |
| 83' | Foul | Brendan McSorley (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jimer Fory (Portland Timbers). |
| 84' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (St. Louis CITY SC). Executed by Marcel Hartel. |
| 84' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Henry Kessler's (St. Louis CITY SC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 5% goes over to the right. |
| 85' | Foul | Brendan McSorley (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Dario Zuparic (Portland Timbers). |
| 86' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Felipe Mora's (Portland Timbers) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 11% is blocked by Joseph Zalinsky. |
| 86' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Portland Timbers). Executed by Santiago Moreno. |
| 86' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Omir FernĂĄndez's (Portland Timbers) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 5% is blocked by Joseph Zalinsky. |
| 87' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Portland Timbers). Executed by Omir FernĂĄndez. |
| 87' | Foul | Jake Girdwood-Reich (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Santiago Moreno (Portland Timbers). |
| 88' | Substitution | Substitution, St. Louis CITY SC. Xande Silva replaces Célio Pompeu. |
| 88' | Substitution | Substitution, St. Louis CITY SC. Tomas Ostrak replaces Simon Becher. |
| 88' | Foul | Jimer Fory (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Brendan McSorley (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 89' | Foul | Juan Mosquera (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Tomas Ostrak (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 90' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Antony Alves Santos's (Portland Timbers) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 18% is blocked by Joseph Zalinsky. |
| 90' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Xande Silva's (St. Louis CITY SC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 5% is saved by James Pantemis. |
| 90'+1' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Portland Timbers). Executed by Santiago Moreno. |
| 90'+2' | Goal | Goal! 2:1. David Ayala (Portland Timbers) scored with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 13% to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Santiago Moreno. |
| 90'+2' | Substitution | Substitution, Portland Timbers. Eric Miller replaces Juan Mosquera. |
| 90'+3' | Substitution | Substitution, Portland Timbers. Diego CharĂĄ replaces Santiago Moreno. |
| 90'+4' | Foul | Henry Kessler (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kamal Miller (Portland Timbers). |
| 90'+4' | Caution | Kamal Miller (Portland Timbers) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 90'+5' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Timo Baumgartl's (St. Louis CITY SC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 9% misses to the left. |
| 90'+8' | Foul | Xande Silva (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jimer Fory (Portland Timbers). |
| 90'+8' | Caution | Felipe Mora (Portland Timbers) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 90'+9' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Xande Silva's (St. Louis CITY SC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 4% is blocked by Cristhian Paredes. |
| 90'+9' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, Portland Timbers 2, St. Louis CITY SC 1. |
| 90'+9' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
Twice as nice.
Twice as nice.
For the second consecutive match, the Portland Timbers mounted a second-half comeback at Providence Park to secure a 2-1 victory â this time topping St. Louis CITY SC on Sunday Night Soccer presented by Continental Tire.
"I think the last two games have shown another side to us that is really important in the long run, is the ability to come back from being a goal down, suffer some adversity, respond to the adversity," said head coach Phil Neville.
"And I've got to say, I think scoring a late goal, for me, is better than winning the game 3-0 because it sends a real strong message to everybody."
As was the case in last week's 2-1 comeback win over the Colorado Rapids, Timbers' leading goalscorer Antony kicked off the resurgence with a perfect curler to cap off his stunning solo run.
Halfway through the season, the Brazilian winger has already surpassed his goal contribution total from last year (6g/6a) with his sixth goal to add to seven assists.
"You look at the first goal from Antony, a goal worthy to win the game," said Neville.
It was not long ago that Neville touted David Ayala as the best midfielder in MLS, a label that proved somewhat prophetic on Matchday 18.
In stoppage time, the 22-year-old Argentinian backed up his coach's bold claim, guiding Santiago Moreno's pinpoint corner into the bottom corner to snatch three points at the death for Portland.
âI thought Ayala was the best central midfield player in the MLS," Neville told MLS Season Pass' Andrew Wiebe after the final whistle. "I know we joke about it, but I think he produced the performance today. And Antony, who they got tight to, produced a moment of magic."
With Sunday's result, the Timbers moved into fourth place in the Western Conference with an 8W-4L-5D record (29 points),
âIt was a great win. We had a set play at the end weâve been working on all week with Dave [van den Bergh] and Shannon [Murray], the coaches," Neville said. "It was a great win.â
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 2' | Goal | Goal! 1:0. Ibrahim Aliyu (Columbus Crew) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 44% to the upper right central zone. Assisted by Lassi Lappalainen, second assist by Andrés Herrera. |
| 6' | ShotAtGoal | Daniel RĂos (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 10%. |
| 6' | Goal | Goal! 1:1. Jean Claude Ngando (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) scored from the centre of the box with an xG of 11% to the central bottom zone. Assisted by Daniel RĂos, second assist by Mathias Laborda. |
| 8' | Foul | Aziel Jackson (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Pedro Vite (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 11' | Foul | Diego Rossi (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Andrés Cubas (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 12' | Foul | Ralph Priso (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Aziel Jackson (Columbus Crew). |
| 13' | Foul | Jean Claude Ngando (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Andrés Herrera (Columbus Crew). |
| 15' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). Executed by Pedro Vite. |
| 16' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Aziel Jackson's (Columbus Crew) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 5% goes over to the right. |
| 17' | Foul | Aziel Jackson (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ralph Priso (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 19' | Foul | Daniel RĂos (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Darlington Nagbe (Columbus Crew). |
| 21' | Offside | Offside, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Tristan Blackmon is caught offside. |
| 22' | Foul | Jean Claude Ngando (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Andrés Herrera (Columbus Crew). |
| 23' | Foul | Mathias Laborda (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ibrahim Aliyu (Columbus Crew). |
| 23' | Goal | Goal! 2:1. Diego Rossi (Columbus Crew) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 16% to the lower left zone. Assisted by DĂĄniel Gazdag. |
| 25' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Pedro Vite's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 11% is blocked by Yevhen Cheberko. |
| 27' | Foul | Foul by Amar SejdiÄ (Columbus Crew). |
| 28' | Foul | Pedro Vite (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Aziel Jackson (Columbus Crew). |
| 30' | Offside | Offside, Columbus Crew. Andrés Herrera is caught offside. |
| 32' | Foul | Andrés Herrera (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Tristan Blackmon (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 32' | Caution | Tristan Blackmon (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 34' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Aziel Jackson's (Columbus Crew) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Ranko VeselinoviÄ. |
| 37' | Offside | Offside, Columbus Crew. Ibrahim Aliyu is caught offside. |
| 39' | Foul | DĂĄniel Gazdag (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ralph Priso (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 42' | Offside | Offside, Columbus Crew. DĂĄniel Gazdag is caught offside. |
| 44' | Foul | Darlington Nagbe (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Mathias Laborda (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 45' | Foul | Foul by Ibrahim Aliyu (Columbus Crew). |
| 45'+4' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, Columbus Crew 2, Vancouver Whitecaps FC 1. |
| 46' | Substitution | Substitution, Columbus Crew. Mohamed Farsi replaces Lassi Lappalainen. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: Columbus Crew 2, Vancouver Whitecaps FC 1. |
| 47' | Foul | Darlington Nagbe (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Andrés Cubas (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 49' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Ădier Ocampo's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is saved by Evan Bush. |
| 54' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Columbus Crew). Executed by Diego Rossi. |
| 55' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Columbus Crew). Executed by Diego Rossi. |
| 58' | Offside | Offside, Columbus Crew. Mohamed Farsi is caught offside. |
| 63' | Foul | Aziel Jackson (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Andrés Cubas (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 64' | Offside | Offside, Columbus Crew. Ibrahim Aliyu is caught offside. |
| 64' | Substitution | Substitution, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Tate Johnson replaces Mathias Laborda. |
| 64' | Substitution | Substitution, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Johnny Selemani replaces Jean Claude Ngando. |
| 66' | Foul | Dåniel Gazdag (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Andrés Cubas (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 69' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Ădier Ocampo's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 7% misses to the left. |
| 71' | Substitution | Substitution, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Jeevan Badwal replaces Ralph Priso. |
| 72' | Foul | Tristan Blackmon (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by DĂĄniel Gazdag (Columbus Crew). |
| 73' | Foul | Aziel Jackson (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Andrés Cubas (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 74' | Foul | Foul by Darlington Nagbe (Columbus Crew). |
| 76' | Offside | Offside, Columbus Crew. Ibrahim Aliyu is caught offside. |
| 77' | Foul | Jeevan Badwal (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Andrés Herrera (Columbus Crew). |
| 78' | FreeKick | Free kick blocked. Pedro Vite's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with left footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 10%. |
| 78' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Andrés Cubas's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% goes over. |
| 80' | Offside | Offside, Columbus Crew. Andrés Herrera is caught offside. |
| 82' | Foul | Aziel Jackson (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ădier Ocampo (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 82' | Substitution | Substitution, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Rayan Elloumi replaces BjĂžrn Utvik. |
| 84' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Johnny Selemani's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 6% is saved by Evan Bush. |
| 85' | Foul | Tristan Blackmon (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by DĂĄniel Gazdag (Columbus Crew). |
| 85' | Caution | DĂĄniel Gazdag (Columbus Crew) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 85' | Substitution | Substitution, Columbus Crew. Taha Habroune replaces Aziel Jackson. |
| 86' | Substitution | Substitution, Columbus Crew. Dylan Chambost replaces DĂĄniel Gazdag. |
| 86' | Substitution | Substitution, Columbus Crew. Jacen Russell-Rowe replaces Amar SejdiÄ. |
| 87' | Foul | Mohamed Farsi (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Johnny Selemani (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 87' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Jacen Russell-Rowe's (Columbus Crew) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 20% is blocked by Ădier Ocampo. |
| 88' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Columbus Crew). Executed by Diego Rossi. |
| 90' | Substitution | Substitution, Columbus Crew. Tristan Brown replaces Ibrahim Aliyu. |
| 90'+1' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Taha Habroune's (Columbus Crew) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 20% is saved by Yohei Takaoka. |
| 90'+4' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Jacen Russell-Rowe's (Columbus Crew) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 17% is saved by Yohei Takaoka. |
| 90'+5' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Columbus Crew). Executed by Diego Rossi. |
| 90'+5' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Mohamed Farsi's (Columbus Crew) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 3% is saved by Yohei Takaoka. |
| 90'+6' | Foul | Daniel RĂos (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Yevhen Cheberko (Columbus Crew). |
| 90'+6' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Tristan Blackmon's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% misses to the right. |
| 90'+7' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
| 90'+7' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, Columbus Crew 2, Vancouver Whitecaps FC 1. |
The Columbus Crew ended a six-match winless rut on Saturday night, grabbing a commanding 2-1 win over Vancouver Whitecaps FC in a clash between two of the top sides in MLS.
The Columbus Crew ended a six-match winless rut on Saturday night, grabbing a commanding 2-1 win over Vancouver Whitecaps FC in a clash between two of the top sides in MLS.
It all happened so fast as Columbus opened the scoring inside two minutes, conceded four minutes later and scored the winner before the 25th-minute mark. While the scoreline was a roller coaster, head coach Wilfried Nancy wasn't surprised. In fact, he's adamant that the Crew have deserved more from the last month of matches.
"We deserve more wins, but we didn't do it," he smiled. "Today, I cannot explain really. We did a good game like the many games that we did, but we scored two goals and we defended better also."
Nancy and the Crew had a full two weeks to ruminate on a stunning 5-1 loss to Inter Miami. They responded with a statement win at home, handing the previously league-leading Whitecaps their first road loss of the season. Unsurprisingly, the manager gave all the credit to his players.
"I'm happy for the players, because obviously they were not happy for the last game," Nancy said. "But like I told you, the spirit and the intensity during the practice was really up. And tonight, they showed that it was an accident and they deserve that and I'm really, really happy for them."
The Crew got a pair of match-winning performances from unexpected positions. Ibrahim Aliyu opened the scoring via an assist from Lassi Lappalainen, who made his first start in Columbus colors. Playing as inverted wingbacks, the two took to their new roles quickly, needing only two minutes to link up for a goal. As you would expect, Nancy was pleased.
"[Aliyu] played in the position that he almost never played, as a wingback. But I'm really pleased with the goal," he said.
"Why am I really pleased? Because again, this is what we want to bring with the wingback. And also Lassi, right wingback, made the assist for the left wingback. This is exactly what we want to do to attack. So good movement. Lassi speeds up the play, and also the action was really interesting."
DĂĄniel Gazdag arrived in Columbus two months ago with high expectations. The Hungarian international was an automatic goalscorer with the Philadelphia Union and was expected to fill a similar role for the Crew after his transfer. His start in Ohio was significantly slower than anticipated, though, failing to record a goal or assist in his first nine matches.
The 10th proved to be the charm as Gazdag set up the game-winning goal, pouncing on a loose ball to spring Diego Rossi free in the box for a simple finish. While the stats haven't been there for Gazdag just yet, Nancy says Saturday's effort merely highlighted his impact.
"I think that he was involved. Obviously not goals or assists like today, but before the assists," he reflected. "Like I said, I'm not concerned by DĂĄniel. He just needed a bit of time. He was able to play between the lines, also to go wide when this was the good moment, to play in front of the line and to make the running behind.
"So good for him. This is only the beginning."
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 2' | Foul | Pep Biel (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by JesĂșs Bueno (Philadelphia Union). |
| 3' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Kerwin Vargas's (Charlotte FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% goes over. |
| 3' | Foul | Ben Bender (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ashley Westwood (Charlotte FC). |
| 7' | Foul | Wilfried Zaha (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Alejandro Bedoya (Philadelphia Union). |
| 8' | Foul | Bruno Damiani (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ashley Westwood (Charlotte FC). |
| 9' | Foul | Souleyman Doumbia (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Bruno Damiani (Philadelphia Union). |
| 12' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. JesĂșs Bueno's (Philadelphia Union) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 6% goes over to the right. |
| 17' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Pep Biel's (Charlotte FC) with left footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 20% is blocked by Olwethu Makhanya. |
| 19' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. JesĂșs Bueno's (Philadelphia Union) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 5% is blocked by Andrew Privett. |
| 20' | Foul | Wilfried Zaha (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Alejandro Bedoya (Philadelphia Union). |
| 21' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Ben Bender's (Philadelphia Union) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% is blocked by Ashley Westwood. |
| 21' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Bruno Damiani's (Philadelphia Union) with left footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 6% goes over to the right. |
| 24' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Philadelphia Union). Executed by JesĂșs Bueno. |
| 24' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Kai Wagner's (Philadelphia Union) with left footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by Ben Bender. |
| 25' | Offside | Offside, Philadelphia Union. JesĂșs Bueno is caught offside. |
| 28' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Philadelphia Union). Executed by Kai Wagner. |
| 29' | Foul | Olwethu Makhanya (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Idan Toklomati (Charlotte FC). |
| 29' | Caution | Kerwin Vargas (Charlotte FC) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 30' | Foul | Kerwin Vargas (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jovan Lukic (Philadelphia Union). |
| 32' | Foul | Wilfried Zaha (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Olwethu Makhanya (Philadelphia Union). |
| 33' | Caution | Olwethu Makhanya (Philadelphia Union) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 33' | Caution | Wilfried Zaha (Charlotte FC) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 34' | Offside | Offside, Charlotte FC. Kerwin Vargas is caught offside. |
| 35' | Foul | Andrew Privett (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Bruno Damiani (Philadelphia Union). |
| 36' | Foul | Kerwin Vargas (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jovan Lukic (Philadelphia Union). |
| 38' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Charlotte FC). Executed by Pep Biel. |
| 39' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Idan Toklomati's (Charlotte FC) with header from the center of the box with an xG of 4% is blocked by Jakob Glesnes. |
| 39' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Pep Biel's (Charlotte FC) with left footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% goes over to the left. |
| 41' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Philadelphia Union). Executed by JesĂșs Bueno. |
| 41' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Jovan Lukic's (Philadelphia Union) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by Wilfried Zaha. |
| 41' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Philadelphia Union). Executed by JesĂșs Bueno. |
| 41' | ShotAtGoal | Bruno Damiani (Philadelphia Union) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 34%. |
| 41' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Alejandro Bedoya's (Philadelphia Union) with left footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 36% is saved by David Bingham. |
| 43' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Bruno Damiani's (Philadelphia Union) with left footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 36% is saved by David Bingham. |
| 44' | Foul | Jovan Lukic (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Brandt Bronico (Charlotte FC). |
| 44' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Ben Bender's (Philadelphia Union) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Brandt Bronico. |
| 44' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Olivier Mbaizo's (Philadelphia Union) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 2% goes over. |
| 45' | Foul | Brandt Bronico (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Bruno Damiani (Philadelphia Union). |
| 45' | Caution | Ben Bender (Philadelphia Union) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 45'+2' | Goal | Goal! 1:0. JesĂșs Bueno (Philadelphia Union) scored with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% to the top left corner. |
| 45'+3' | Offside | Offside, Philadelphia Union. Ben Bender is caught offside. |
| 45'+5' | Foul | Bruno Damiani (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Adilson Malanda (Charlotte FC). |
| 45'+5' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, Philadelphia Union 1, Charlotte FC 0. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: Philadelphia Union 1, Charlotte FC 0. |
| 46' | Substitution | Substitution, Philadelphia Union. Chris Donovan replaces Alejandro Bedoya. |
| 46' | Substitution | Substitution, Philadelphia Union. Francis Westfield replaces Olivier Mbaizo. |
| 46' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Bruno Damiani's (Philadelphia Union) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% is saved by David Bingham. |
| 51' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Philadelphia Union). Executed by Kai Wagner. |
| 56' | Foul | Bruno Damiani (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Souleyman Doumbia (Charlotte FC). |
| 57' | Substitution | Substitution, Philadelphia Union. Markus Anderson replaces JesĂșs Bueno. |
| 58' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Indiana Vassilev's (Philadelphia Union) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% misses to the right. |
| 59' | Foul | Wilfried Zaha (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Francis Westfield (Philadelphia Union). |
| 62' | Foul | Markus Anderson (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Brandt Bronico (Charlotte FC). |
| 63' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Bruno Damiani's (Philadelphia Union) with header from the center of the box with an xG of 4% is saved by David Bingham. |
| 65' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Jovan Lukic's (Philadelphia Union) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% is saved by David Bingham. |
| 66' | Foul | Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kai Wagner (Philadelphia Union). |
| 67' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Charlotte FC). Executed by Pep Biel. |
| 67' | ShotAtGoal | Adilson Malanda (Charlotte FC) with header from the center of the box with an xG of 14%. |
| 67' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Ashley Westwood's (Charlotte FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 8% goes over to the right. |
| 68' | Substitution | Substitution, Charlotte FC. Eryk Williamson replaces Brandt Bronico. |
| 68' | Substitution | Substitution, Charlotte FC. Liel Abada replaces Kerwin Vargas. |
| 69' | Foul | Chris Donovan (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Adilson Malanda (Charlotte FC). |
| 70' | Foul | Andrew Privett (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jakob Glesnes (Philadelphia Union). |
| 71' | Foul | Wilfried Zaha (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Indiana Vassilev (Philadelphia Union). |
| 73' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Chris Donovan's (Philadelphia Union) with right footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 42% is saved by David Bingham. |
| 74' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Charlotte FC). Executed by Pep Biel. |
| 74' | Foul | Wilfried Zaha (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Francis Westfield (Philadelphia Union). |
| 74' | Caution | Francis Westfield (Philadelphia Union) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 76' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Charlotte FC). Executed by Ashley Westwood. |
| 77' | Substitution | Substitution, Philadelphia Union. Jeremy Rafanello replaces Ben Bender. |
| 78' | Goal | Goal! 1:1. Wilfried Zaha (Charlotte FC) scored with right footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 10% to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty, second assist by Liel Abada. |
| 79' | Foul | Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Markus Anderson (Philadelphia Union). |
| 80' | Foul | Souleyman Doumbia (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Bruno Damiani (Philadelphia Union). |
| 81' | Caution | Bruno Damiani (Philadelphia Union) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 82' | Foul | Bruno Damiani (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Wilfried Zaha (Charlotte FC). |
| 83' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Bruno Damiani's (Philadelphia Union) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 5% is saved by David Bingham. |
| 84' | Foul | Jeremy Rafanello (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Eryk Williamson (Charlotte FC). |
| 85' | FreeKick | Free kick blocked. Jakob Glesnes's (Philadelphia Union) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3%. |
| 86' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Liel Abada's (Charlotte FC) with right footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 14% is saved by Andrew Rick. |
| 86' | Foul | Chris Donovan (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Adilson Malanda (Charlotte FC). |
| 87' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Philadelphia Union). Executed by Kai Wagner. |
| 87' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Philadelphia Union). Executed by Kai Wagner. |
| 88' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Philadelphia Union). Executed by Kai Wagner. |
| 88' | Offside | Offside, Philadelphia Union. Indiana Vassilev is caught offside. |
| 89' | Substitution | Substitution, Charlotte FC. Tyger Smalls replaces Idan Toklomati. |
| 90'+2' | Substitution | Substitution, Philadelphia Union. Cavan Sullivan replaces Bruno Damiani. |
| 90'+3' | Foul | Tyger Smalls (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Olwethu Makhanya (Philadelphia Union). |
| 90'+8' | Goal | Goal! 2:1. Markus Anderson (Philadelphia Union) scored with right footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 19% to the lower left zone. Assisted by Francis Westfield. |
| 90'+10' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
| 90'+10' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, Philadelphia Union 2, Charlotte FC 1. |
With some last-second heroics from young striker Markus Anderson, the Philadelphia Union continued their MLS-leading hot streak.
With some last-second heroics from young striker Markus Anderson, the Philadelphia Union continued their MLS-leading hot streak.
Andersonâs goal late in second-half stoppage time, the latest game-winning goal in club history at 97:58, secured a 2-1 win for the Union over Charlotte FC, elevating Philly to the top of the Supportersâ Shield standings and preserving their 10-match unbeaten streak â the longest in club history.
âI think there's momentum, there's belief, there's energy, there's cohesion, there's commitment to each other as teammates,â head coach Bradley Carnell said after the game.
Without Tai Baribo and Mikael Uhre, who are both dealing with injuries, and Quinn Sullivan, who is away on national team duty, the Union turned elsewhere for their attacking production. JesĂșs Bueno notched his first goal of the season to kick things off, while 19-year-old Frankie Westfield added the assist on Andersonâs game-winner.
As theyâve often done in the past, the Union relied on youthful depth to fill gaps and maintain their torrid start to the campaign.
Carnell noted the clubâs recent friendly victory over Liga MX side Atlas FC proved a valuable testing ground. Anderson appeared as a substitute in that game and scored quickly on a strike from outside the box.
âThe squadâs very thin at the moment with all the guys out and all the guys traveling,â Carnell said. âSo we dug deep there against Atlas, and that gave us a base and a foundation, and it gave us looks at different guys. Credit to everyone who played a part today.â
Andersonâs winner, his first MLS goal, offset Wilfried Zahaâs 78th-minute strike. Westfield and fellow substitute Cavan Sullivan combined to create late pressure on Charlotteâs backline, leading to Andersonâs half-volley into the bottom corner.
âWeâve shown that we believe in every player on the roster,â Carnell said.
âOur starters trust in us and our depth that we have on the team, but they also know that everyone's going for a spot,â the 15-year-old Sullivan said. âSo there's sort of this unselfishness for the team but a selfishness to try to earn your spot. And that's what creates a team that scores goals in the 96th minute.â
The win marked the Unionâs seventh in the past 10 games, putting them four points clear of FC Cincinnati for first place in the Eastern Conference.
Combined with the Vancouver Whitecapsâ loss to the Columbus Crew, Philly now own sole possession of the top spot in the Supportersâ Shield race.
Next up, they face Chicago Fire FC in a midweek match on June 25 (8:30 pm ET | MLS Season Pass, Apple TV+), followed by a weekend clash with another Eastern Conference powerhouse in Columbus.
âWinning is the result, the byproduct is everything that we're doing around here,â Carnell said.
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 2' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Gabriel Pec's (LA Galaxy) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 25% is saved by Roman BĂŒrki. |
| 2' | Foul | Gabriel Pec (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Célio Pompeu (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 3' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Simon Becher's (St. Louis CITY SC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 43% is saved by Novak Micovic. |
| 7' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Simon Becher's (St. Louis CITY SC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 47% is saved by Novak Micovic. |
| 8' | Foul | Lucas Sanabria (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jayden Reid (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 9' | Offside | Offside, LA Galaxy. Matheus Nascimento is caught offside. |
| 10' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. JoĂŁo Klauss's (St. Louis CITY SC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 11% is blocked by Mathias JĂžrgensen. |
| 23' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Gabriel Pec's (LA Galaxy) with left footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% goes over. |
| 27' | Foul | Tomas Totland (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by John Nelson (LA Galaxy). |
| 28' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Marco Reus's (LA Galaxy) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 6% goes over. |
| 29' | Foul | Célio Pompeu (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Miki Yamane (LA Galaxy). |
| 35' | Goal | Goal! 1:0. JoĂŁo Klauss (St. Louis CITY SC) scored with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 41% to the central bottom zone. Assisted by Marcel Hartel. |
| 37' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (LA Galaxy). Executed by Marco Reus. |
| 39' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (St. Louis CITY SC). Executed by Marcel Hartel. |
| 41' | Goal | Goal! 1:1. Gabriel Pec (LA Galaxy) scored with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 38% to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Marco Reus, second assist by Matheus Nascimento. |
| 43' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Joseph Paintsil's (LA Galaxy) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% is saved by Roman BĂŒrki. |
| 45' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Gabriel Pec's (LA Galaxy) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 8% is blocked by Timo Baumgartl. |
| 45'+1' | Foul | Akil Watts (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Joseph Paintsil (LA Galaxy). |
| 45'+3' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (LA Galaxy). Executed by Marco Reus. |
| 45'+5' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, St. Louis CITY SC 1, LA Galaxy 1. |
| 46' | Substitution | Substitution, St. Louis CITY SC. Conrad Wallem replaces Alfredo Morales. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: St. Louis CITY SC 1, LA Galaxy 1. |
| 47' | Goal | Goal! 2:1. João Klauss (St. Louis CITY SC) scored with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 10% to the top right corner. Assisted by Célio Pompeu. |
| 49' | Foul | Tomas Totland (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Joseph Paintsil (LA Galaxy). |
| 50' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. JoĂŁo Klauss's (St. Louis CITY SC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 5% is blocked by John Nelson. |
| 51' | Foul | Jayden Reid (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Gabriel Pec (LA Galaxy). |
| 51' | Goal | Goal! 2:2. Matheus Nascimento (LA Galaxy) scored with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 28% to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Marco Reus, second assist by John Nelson. |
| 53' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Gabriel Pec's (LA Galaxy) with left footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 4% is blocked by Jayden Reid. |
| 54' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (LA Galaxy). Executed by Isaiah Parente. |
| 54' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Matheus Nascimento's (LA Galaxy) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 5% is blocked by Mathias JĂžrgensen. |
| 55' | Foul | Matheus Nascimento (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Timo Baumgartl (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 55' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Joseph Paintsil's (LA Galaxy) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 6% is blocked by Tomas Totland. |
| 55' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (LA Galaxy). Executed by Marco Reus. |
| 57' | Foul | Célio Pompeu (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Miki Yamane (LA Galaxy). |
| 59' | Caution | Lucas Sanabria (LA Galaxy) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 60' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (St. Louis CITY SC). Executed by Marcel Hartel. |
| 60' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Timo Baumgartl's (St. Louis CITY SC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 20% misses to the left. |
| 61' | Substitution | Substitution, St. Louis CITY SC. Joseph Zalinsky replaces Tomas Totland. |
| 61' | Substitution | Substitution, St. Louis CITY SC. Cedric Teuchert replaces Simon Becher. |
| 61' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Gabriel Pec's (LA Galaxy) with left footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% goes over. |
| 66' | Substitution | Substitution, St. Louis CITY SC. Jake Girdwood-Reich replaces Conrad Wallem. |
| 67' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (LA Galaxy). Executed by Isaiah Parente. |
| 67' | Substitution | Substitution, LA Galaxy. Tucker Lepley replaces Marco Reus. |
| 70' | Foul | Marcel Hartel (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Lucas Sanabria (LA Galaxy). |
| 70' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Célio Pompeu's (St. Louis CITY SC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 4% is blocked by Tucker Lepley. |
| 73' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Marcel Hartel's (St. Louis CITY SC) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 5% is blocked by Lucas Sanabria. |
| 75' | Foul | John Nelson (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Joseph Zalinsky (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 77' | Substitution | Substitution, LA Galaxy. Emiro Garces replaces Lucas Sanabria. |
| 77' | Substitution | Substitution, LA Galaxy. Christian RamĂrez replaces Matheus Nascimento. |
| 80' | Foul | Joseph Paintsil (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Joseph Zalinsky (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 80' | Foul | Jake Girdwood-Reich (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Gabriel Pec (LA Galaxy). |
| 84' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Cedric Teuchert's (St. Louis CITY SC) with right footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% misses to the left. |
| 87' | Goal | Goal! 2:3. Gabriel Pec (LA Galaxy) scored with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 83% to the lower right zone. |
| 89' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Gabriel Pec's (LA Galaxy) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 5% is blocked by Akil Watts. |
| 90' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Tucker Lepley's (LA Galaxy) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% misses to the right. |
| 90'+1' | Substitution | Substitution, St. Louis CITY SC. Xande Silva replaces Kyle Hiebert. |
| 90'+1' | Substitution | Substitution, LA Galaxy. Mauricio Cuevas replaces Gabriel Pec. |
| 90'+1' | Foul | Cedric Teuchert (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Christian RamĂrez (LA Galaxy). |
| 90'+2' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (St. Louis CITY SC). Executed by Marcel Hartel. |
| 90'+3' | Foul | Mathias JĂžrgensen (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by JoĂŁo Klauss (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 90'+4' | Foul | Akil Watts (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Tucker Lepley (LA Galaxy). |
| 90'+4' | Caution | Tucker Lepley (LA Galaxy) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 90'+5' | Goal | Goal! 3:3. JoĂŁo Klauss (St. Louis CITY SC) scored with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 5% to the top left corner. Assisted by Timo Baumgartl, second assist by Roman BĂŒrki. |
| 90'+6' | Offside | Offside, LA Galaxy. Christian RamĂrez is caught offside. |
| 90'+8' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (St. Louis CITY SC). Executed by Marcel Hartel. |
| 90'+11' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Joseph Paintsil's (LA Galaxy) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 11% is saved by Roman BĂŒrki. |
| 90'+13' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
| 90'+13' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, St. Louis CITY SC 3, LA Galaxy 3. |
If every game of the St. Louis CITY SC season is a must-win from here on out, watching striker JoĂŁo Klauss hit the peak of his powers is a welcome sign in their turnaround effort.
If every game of the St. Louis CITY SC season is a must-win from here on out, watching striker JoĂŁo Klauss hit the peak of his powers is a welcome sign in their turnaround effort.
The 28-year-old Brazilianâs latest masterpiece, a hat-trick in CITYâs 3-3 testy tie against LA Galaxy, was the first in club history.
âI was very happy for JoĂŁo, and obviously his hat trick," interim head coach David Critchley said postgame. "The first club hat trick of its existence, so I'm very proud for him."
Critchley added that he felt a big performance was coming after the hydration break in the first half of the match. What he couldn't have predicted, though, is his striker beating the drum in one of the games of the year so far in 2025.
Klauss opened the scoring just five minutes after play resumed, gave his side a brief lead in the second half and stole the show with a stoppage-time stunner to rescue a point at home.
Klauss' three-goal outing raised his season total to five, matching his output from last year. Does equalling that tally in Matchday 19 mean he can now push to eclipse his 10-goal total from 2023?
âCritch has helped me a lot,â Klauss said. âHeâs given me a lot of confidence. I think heâs helped me to get to my best formâŠ
âSo, I have to say thank you for him. He's always talked to me and gave me confidence, showing me videos, showing me where I can get better, how I can help the team and I'm happy to score the three goals today."
In more than one way, the timing of Klaussâ hat trick is a boost to CITY's sprint out of the Western Conference cellar, aiming towards the 2025 playoffs. They'll return to action in Matchday 20 with a road trip to Orlando City on June 25 (8:30 pm ET | MLS Season Pass).
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 3' | Foul | Christopher McVey (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Daniel RĂos (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 5' | Foul | Ralph Priso (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Alejandro Alvarado (San Diego FC). |
| 6' | FreeKick | Free kick blocked. Daniel RĂos's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 6%. |
| 6' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). Executed by Pedro Vite. |
| 6' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Tristan Blackmon's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) from the centre of the box with an xG of 6% goes over to the right. |
| 15' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Milan Iloski's (San Diego FC) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 10% is saved by Yohei Takaoka. |
| 17' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Milan Iloski's (San Diego FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% goes over. |
| 18' | Foul | Jeevan Badwal (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Alejandro Alvarado (San Diego FC). |
| 21' | Offside | Offside, San Diego FC. Luca Bombino is caught offside. |
| 22' | Foul | Alejandro Alvarado (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jeevan Badwal (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 23' | Foul | Daniel RĂos (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Christopher McVey (San Diego FC). |
| 23' | Caution | Christopher McVey (San Diego FC) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 27' | Foul | Alex Mighten (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ădier Ocampo (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 28' | Foul | Pedro Vite (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Onni Valakari (San Diego FC). |
| 29' | Foul | Tate Johnson (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Milan Iloski (San Diego FC). |
| 30' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Daniel RĂos's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 13% misses to the left. |
| 31' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Luca Bombino's (San Diego FC) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 9% is blocked by Alex Mighten. |
| 32' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Alejandro Alvarado's (San Diego FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 6% is saved by Yohei Takaoka. |
| 33' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (San Diego FC). Executed by Anders Dreyer. |
| 33' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Milan Iloski's (San Diego FC) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 10% is blocked by Ralph Priso. |
| 34' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (San Diego FC). Executed by Anders Dreyer. |
| 34' | Foul | Tate Johnson (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ian Pilcher (San Diego FC). |
| 35' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Milan Iloski's (San Diego FC) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 5% is saved by Yohei Takaoka. |
| 35' | Goal | Goal! 0:1. Milan Iloski (San Diego FC) scored with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 22% to the bottom left corner. |
| 37' | Goal | Goal! 0:2. Milan Iloski (San Diego FC) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 29% to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Anders Dreyer. |
| 42' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). Executed by Pedro Vite. |
| 42' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Emmanuel Sabbi's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 8% is blocked by Christopher McVey. |
| 43' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). Executed by Pedro Vite. |
| 43' | Goal | Goal! 1:2. Ădier Ocampo (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) scored with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 8% to the top left corner. |
| 44' | Goal | Goal! 1:3. Milan Iloski (San Diego FC) scored with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 13% to the top right corner. Assisted by Anders Dreyer. |
| 45'+3' | Foul | Milan Iloski (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Andrés Cubas (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 45'+4' | Foul | Pedro Vite (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Luca Bombino (San Diego FC). |
| 45'+4' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Ranko VeselinoviÄ's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) from the centre of the box with an xG of 42% misses to the left. |
| 45'+5' | Foul | Ralph Priso (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Alejandro Alvarado (San Diego FC). |
| 45'+5' | Caution | Alejandro Alvarado (San Diego FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 45'+7' | FreeKick | Free kick saved. Pedro Vite's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is saved by CJ dos Santos. |
| 45'+8' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). Executed by Pedro Vite. |
| 45'+8' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Ranko VeselinoviÄ's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 14% goes over. |
| 45'+8' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, Vancouver Whitecaps FC 1, San Diego FC 3. |
| 46' | Substitution | Substitution, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Mathias Laborda replaces Ralph Priso. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: Vancouver Whitecaps FC 1, San Diego FC 3. |
| 47' | Goal | Goal! 1:4. Milan Iloski (San Diego FC) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 23% to the central zone. Assisted by Anders Dreyer. |
| 48' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Ădier Ocampo's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with left footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 4% misses to the right. |
| 52' | Foul | Alex Mighten (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Mathias Laborda (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 52' | Caution | Mathias Laborda (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 53' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Milan Iloski's (San Diego FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% is blocked by Andrés Cubas. |
| 55' | Foul | Milan Iloski (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Andrés Cubas (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 57' | ShotAtGoal | Daniel RĂos (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) hits the left post from the central position outside the box with an xG of 19%. |
| 57' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Emmanuel Sabbi's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 9% is blocked by Christopher McVey. |
| 61' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Ădier Ocampo's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 4% misses to the right. |
| 61' | Foul | Jeppe Tverskov (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Daniel RĂos (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 63' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Emmanuel Sabbi's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 23% is blocked by Christopher McVey. |
| 66' | Goal | Goal! 2:4. Mathias Laborda (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) scored with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 19% to the middle right zone. Assisted by Pedro Vite. |
| 70' | Substitution | Substitution, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Jean Claude Ngando replaces Emmanuel Sabbi. |
| 70' | Substitution | Substitution, San Diego FC. Emmanuel Boateng replaces Alejandro Alvarado. |
| 72' | Foul | Pedro Vite (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Milan Iloski (San Diego FC). |
| 75' | Foul | Ranko VeselinoviÄ (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Milan Iloski (San Diego FC). |
| 75' | Foul | Ian Pilcher (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ădier Ocampo (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 77' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). Executed by Pedro Vite. |
| 77' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Tristan Blackmon's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 21% misses to the right. |
| 79' | Substitution | Substitution, San Diego FC. TomĂĄs Ăngel replaces Alex Mighten. |
| 81' | Foul | Milan Iloski (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Andrés Cubas (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 81' | Caution | Andrés Cubas (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 82' | Foul | Onni Valakari (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jean Claude Ngando (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 83' | Foul | Anders Dreyer (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Andrés Cubas (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 85' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (San Diego FC). Executed by Anders Dreyer. |
| 85' | Foul | Pedro Vite (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Emmanuel Boateng (San Diego FC). |
| 86' | Foul | Ădier Ocampo (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Emmanuel Boateng (San Diego FC). |
| 87' | Substitution | Substitution, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Antoine Coupland replaces Andrés Cubas. |
| 88' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). Executed by Pedro Vite. |
| 88' | ShotAtGoal | Mathias Laborda (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 16%. |
| 88' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). Executed by Pedro Vite. |
| 88' | Foul | Luca Bombino (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Tristan Blackmon (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 89' | Substitution | Substitution, San Diego FC. Manu Duah replaces Milan Iloski. |
| 89' | Foul | Jeppe Tverskov (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Antoine Coupland (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 90' | Goal | Goal! 2:5. TomĂĄs Ăngel (San Diego FC) scored with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 86% to the lower right zone. Assisted by Onni Valakari. |
| 90'+1' | Substitution | Substitution, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Damir Kreilach replaces Ădier Ocampo. |
| 90'+2' | Foul | Manu Duah (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Antoine Coupland (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 90'+4' | Foul | Emmanuel Boateng (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jeevan Badwal (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 90'+6' | Goal | Goal! 3:5. Antoine Coupland (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) scored with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 17% to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Tate Johnson, second assist by Pedro Vite. |
| 90'+7' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
| 90'+7' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, Vancouver Whitecaps FC 3, San Diego FC 5. |
San Diego FC are officially here to stay.
San Diego FC are officially here to stay.
With a dominant, thumping 5-3 road win on Wednesday night, the expansion team climbed above Vancouver Whitecaps FC to top the Western Conference standings, making a definitive statement to the rest of Major League Soccer.
"It's a huge win for the team coming on the road against the first-place team," said forward Milan Iloski.
"It was a huge game and we wanted to win. We wanted to get ourselves in that first-place spot. ⊠We're very proud of that."
While San Diegoâs victory required a complete team performance, Iloski grabbed the headlines. The 25-year-old scored four goals across a 12-minute span, the quickest in MLS history.
The former Real Salt Lake homegrown, who's on loan from Danish side FC NordsjĂŠlland, continues to impress.
"I hold myself to a very high standard," Iloski said. "I've always said this and it's something that I expected of myself. I have no problem saying that."
Iloski now has nine goals in 12 appearances, a staggering level of production to supplement MLS All-Star wingers Anders Dreyer and Chucky Lozano.
"Milan stepped up massively from the start and this was the challenge that he had," said head coach Mikey Varas. "He was big time tonight, just pressing, making runs in behind, obviously scoring the goals."
Even as Iloski will get the spotlight for putting the balls in the back of the net, Dreyer logged yet another impressive shift.
The Designated Player contributed three assists, each time to Iloski, and reached 20 goal contributions (8g/12a) on the year.
âHe's a special player," said Varas. "He's always finding the right spaces.
"He's a giver, so even when he might have a shot, he's always willing to make the extra pass to upgrade the chance. He's an example of who we are as a team, because he runs and he gives and he gives and he gives, and then he's got tremendous talent and tremendous quality.â
In addition to his assists, Dreyer showcased in all facets of his game why heâs worthy of an All-Star nod. He created numerous big chances and was regularly effective on the dribble.
Midfielder Jeppe Tverskov, another Denmark native, was also named to the All-Star team and put together a typically solid shift in the middle of the park as well.
"This whole team, the way we play, it makes it a dream for a striker like me," Iloski said. " ⊠The help they do, they get me on the pitch. So, I can't thank them enough."
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 2' | Foul | Jeisson Palacios (Nashville SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by TomĂĄs Chancalay (New England Revolution). |
| 3' | Offside | Offside, New England Revolution. Peyton Miller is caught offside. |
| 8' | Foul | Alex Muyl (Nashville SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Brayan Ceballos (New England Revolution). |
| 9' | Foul | Alex Muyl (Nashville SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ilay Feingold (New England Revolution). |
| 10' | FreeKick | Free kick saved. Hany Mukhtar's (Nashville SC) with right footed shot from the left wing with an xG of 3% is saved by Aljaz Ivacic. |
| 11' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Nashville SC). Executed by Hany Mukhtar. |
| 15' | Foul | Carles Gil (New England Revolution) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Daniel Lovitz (Nashville SC). |
| 15' | Goal | Goal! 1:0. TomĂĄs Chancalay (New England Revolution) scored with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 45% to the central top zone. Assisted by Carles Gil. |
| 18' | Foul | Carles Gil (New England Revolution) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Alex Muyl (Nashville SC). |
| 19' | Foul | Edvard Tagseth (Nashville SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jackson Yueill (New England Revolution). |
| 21' | Foul | Ilay Feingold (New England Revolution) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Alex Muyl (Nashville SC). |
| 21' | Caution | Alex Muyl (Nashville SC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 22' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Carles Gil's (New England Revolution) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 5% goes over to the left. |
| 24' | ShotAtGoal | Jonathan Pérez (Nashville SC) hits the left post from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3%. |
| 25' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Hany Mukhtar's (Nashville SC) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% is saved by Aljaz Ivacic. |
| 26' | Foul | Maxi Urruti (New England Revolution) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Andy Najar (Nashville SC). |
| 28' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Sam Surridge's (Nashville SC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Brayan Ceballos. |
| 28' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Nashville SC). Executed by Hany Mukhtar. |
| 29' | Foul | Jonathan Pérez (Nashville SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Peyton Miller (New England Revolution). |
| 30' | Foul | Foul by Christopher Applewhite (Nashville SC). |
| 32' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. TomĂĄs Chancalay's (New England Revolution) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% is saved by Joe Willis. |
| 33' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Nashville SC). Executed by Hany Mukhtar. |
| 34' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Jonathan Pérez's (Nashville SC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 8% is blocked by Tanner Beason. |
| 34' | Foul | Tanner Beason (New England Revolution) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Alex Muyl (Nashville SC). |
| 38' | Foul | Alex Muyl (Nashville SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ilay Feingold (New England Revolution). |
| 38' | Foul | Peyton Miller (New England Revolution) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Andy Najar (Nashville SC). |
| 39' | Foul | Jeisson Palacios (Nashville SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Maxi Urruti (New England Revolution). |
| 39' | Caution | Maxi Urruti (New England Revolution) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 42' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Hany Mukhtar's (Nashville SC) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 9% is blocked by Tanner Beason. |
| 42' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Edvard Tagseth's (Nashville SC) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 5% is blocked by Tanner Beason. |
| 43' | Foul | Carles Gil (New England Revolution) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Edvard Tagseth (Nashville SC). |
| 43' | Foul | Jackson Yueill (New England Revolution) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Edvard Tagseth (Nashville SC). |
| 44' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. TomĂĄs Chancalay's (New England Revolution) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 30% goes over to the right. |
| 45'+1' | ShotAtGoal | Alex Muyl (Nashville SC) from the centre of the box with an xG of 2%. |
| 45'+2' | Goal | Goal! 1:1. Sam Surridge (Nashville SC) scored with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 27% to the middle left zone. Assisted by Jonathan Pérez. |
| 45'+3' | Foul | Carles Gil (New England Revolution) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jonathan Pérez (Nashville SC). |
| 45'+4' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, New England Revolution 1, Nashville SC 1. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: New England Revolution 1, Nashville SC 1. |
| 46' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Maxi Urruti's (New England Revolution) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 13% goes over to the right. |
| 47' | Foul | Maxi Urruti (New England Revolution) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Christopher Applewhite (Nashville SC). |
| 48' | Foul | Carles Gil (New England Revolution) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Edvard Tagseth (Nashville SC). |
| 48' | Caution | Edvard Tagseth (Nashville SC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 49' | Goal | Goal! 2:1. Brayan Ceballos (New England Revolution) scored with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 17% to the upper right central zone. Assisted by TomĂĄs Chancalay. |
| 51' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Nashville SC). Executed by Hany Mukhtar. |
| 51' | ShotAtGoal | Daniel Lovitz (Nashville SC) with header from the left side of the box with an xG of 8%. |
| 51' | Goal | Goal! 2:2. Sam Surridge (Nashville SC) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 8% to the middle right zone. Assisted by Daniel Lovitz, second assist by Hany Mukhtar. |
| 54' | Foul | Hany Mukhtar (Nashville SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Mamadou Fofana (New England Revolution). |
| 58' | Goal | Goal! 2:3. Sam Surridge (Nashville SC) scored from penalty with right footed shot with an xG of 77% to the upper left central zone. |
| 59' | Foul | Tanner Beason (New England Revolution) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jonathan Pérez (Nashville SC). |
| 59' | Caution | Jonathan Pérez (Nashville SC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 60' | Foul | Alhassan Yusuf (New England Revolution) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Patrick Yazbek (Nashville SC). |
| 63' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (New England Revolution). Executed by Carles Gil. |
| 65' | Substitution | Substitution, New England Revolution. Leo Campana replaces Maxi Urruti. |
| 65' | Substitution | Substitution, New England Revolution. Wyatt Omsberg replaces Mamadou Fofana. |
| 65' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Nashville SC). Executed by Hany Mukhtar. |
| 65' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Jonathan Pérez's (Nashville SC) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% is blocked by Tomås Chancalay. |
| 69' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Hany Mukhtar's (Nashville SC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 5% is saved by Aljaz Ivacic. |
| 70' | Foul | TomĂĄs Chancalay (New England Revolution) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Christopher Applewhite (Nashville SC). |
| 72' | Substitution | Substitution, New England Revolution. Luca Langoni replaces Tanner Beason. |
| 73' | Substitution | Substitution, Nashville SC. Ahmed Qasem replaces Alex Muyl. |
| 73' | Substitution | Substitution, Nashville SC. Jack Maher replaces Christopher Applewhite. |
| 81' | Offside | Offside, New England Revolution. Ilay Feingold is caught offside. |
| 81' | Substitution | Substitution, New England Revolution. Brandon Bye replaces Ilay Feingold. |
| 81' | Substitution | Substitution, New England Revolution. Luis Diaz Espinoza replaces Jackson Yueill. |
| 82' | Foul | Peyton Miller (New England Revolution) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ahmed Qasem (Nashville SC). |
| 83' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. TomĂĄs Chancalay's (New England Revolution) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 19% is blocked by Jeisson Palacios. |
| 84' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (New England Revolution). Executed by Carles Gil. |
| 84' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Brandon Bye's (New England Revolution) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 4% is saved by Joe Willis. |
| 84' | Foul | Carles Gil (New England Revolution) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Daniel Lovitz (Nashville SC). |
| 85' | Substitution | Substitution, Nashville SC. Teal Bunbury replaces Sam Surridge. |
| 85' | Offside | Offside, Nashville SC. Teal Bunbury is caught offside. |
| 86' | Foul | Hany Mukhtar (Nashville SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Alhassan Yusuf (New England Revolution). |
| 86' | Caution | Alhassan Yusuf (New England Revolution) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 88' | FreeKick | Free kick missed. Hany Mukhtar's (Nashville SC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 9% goes over. |
| 89' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (New England Revolution). Executed by Luca Langoni. |
| 90' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Jonathan Pérez's (Nashville SC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 24% is blocked by Brandon Bye. |
| 90'+1' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Nashville SC). Executed by Hany Mukhtar. |
| 90'+1' | Foul | Foul by Teal Bunbury (Nashville SC). |
| 90'+4' | Substitution | Substitution, Nashville SC. Bryan Acosta replaces Edvard Tagseth. |
| 90'+5' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (New England Revolution). Executed by Carles Gil. |
| 90'+5' | Foul | Jeisson Palacios (Nashville SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Leo Campana (New England Revolution). |
| 90'+7' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (New England Revolution). Executed by Carles Gil. |
| 90'+7' | Offside | Offside, New England Revolution. TomĂĄs Chancalay is caught offside. |
| 90'+8' | Foul | Luca Langoni (New England Revolution) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Bryan Acosta (Nashville SC). |
| 90'+9' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Luca Langoni's (New England Revolution) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 4% misses to the right. |
| 90'+10' | Foul | Luca Langoni (New England Revolution) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Bryan Acosta (Nashville SC). |
| 90'+11' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
| 90'+11' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, New England Revolution 2, Nashville SC 3. |
Nashville SC head coach B.J. Callaghan was typically understated after a 3-2 comeback win at the New England Revolution on Wednesday night.
Nashville SC head coach B.J. Callaghan was typically understated after a 3-2 comeback win at the New England Revolution on Wednesday night.
The Coyotes are on a 12-match unbeaten run across all competitions. But while others may be starting to think of them as a potential trophy contender, the first-year coach isn't letting himself get distracted.
"We don't put expectations on ourselves," Callaghan told reporters after the match.
"Their jobs are to be prepared and be ready to perform and the next man up when your number is called," he added. "We know that we're expecting everybody to make contributions over a long MLS season.
"And we just come to work every day, put our work in, stick to the way we want to play, stick to the way we want to prepare, and continue to just turn every page."
Sam Surridge's second hat-trick of the season saw him move into first place in the Golden Boot presented by Audi race. He's up to 15 goals on the season and is second in MLS with 18 goal contributions.
And yet, the league's top scorer wasn't selected for this summer's MLS All-Star Game.
When asked, Callaghan shrugged it off.
"We don't really get into that. I'm just happy he's scoring and keeps scoring," he laughed. "... He's scoring, but there's so many other ways that he's contributing as well, which is what we're most proud about."
For veteran defender Daniel Lovitz, the English No. 9 makes everything easier.
"Obviously, once the goals start coming, he's a really dangerous guy to play against," he said. "It's something that we've found out throughout his time here, and having him be so prolific is so important to free up space for other guys, but he's such a killer in the most important moments.
"That's what [you would] want for your No. 9. He's a pleasure to play with."
Nashville are one of the most in-form teams in MLS.
On a 10-match unbeaten run in league play, they've earned 11 points from their last five matches, climbing into third place in the Eastern Conference and fifth place in the Supporters' Shield standings.
"We're going to focus on being ourselves every game, you know, not trying to be a chameleon and morph into whatever environment we're going to play, who we're going to play," said Lovitz. "We're just trying to do us better. I think we've made strides in being consistent in improving that and really fine-tuning some details."
As Callaghan has preached all year, Nashville are truly oriented on process, not results.
That mindset has allowed them to avoid getting too low after poor results. Now, it's helping them avoid getting too high.
"It's about having a consistent mindset, whether we're home or away," Callaghan said. "We know how we want to play, and we don't want to change that.
"That gives us a level of consistency where we don't factor where we're playing or who we're playing. We want to play our way... I know it's cliché, but you try to control what you can control. So the group is doing really good at staying neutral, staying in the middle and just going about our work each and every day."
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 1' | Foul | Wil Trapp (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by OndĆej Lingr (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 5' | Foul | OndĆej Lingr (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by NicolĂĄs Romero (Minnesota United FC). |
| 7' | Foul | Sebastian Kowalczyk (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Julian Gressel (Minnesota United FC). |
| 8' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Erik Sviatchenko's (Houston Dynamo FC) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 15% is saved by Wessel Speel. |
| 9' | Foul | OndĆej Lingr (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jefferson Diaz (Minnesota United FC). |
| 12' | Foul | Foul by Bongokuhle Hlongwane (Minnesota United FC). |
| 14' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Houston Dynamo FC). Executed by NicolĂĄs Lodeiro. |
| 16' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Minnesota United FC). Executed by Julian Gressel. |
| 17' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Minnesota United FC). Executed by Julian Gressel. |
| 17' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Jefferson Diaz's (Minnesota United FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 11% misses to the right. |
| 18' | Foul | Griffin Dorsey (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Robin Lod (Minnesota United FC). |
| 19' | Foul | Julian Gressel (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sebastian Kowalczyk (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 20' | Foul | Robin Lod (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by OndĆej Lingr (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 21' | Foul | Bongokuhle Hlongwane (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Pablo Ortiz (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 23' | Foul | Wil Trapp (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by NicolĂĄs Lodeiro (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 24' | Foul | JosĂ© Artur de Lima JĂșnior (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Anthony Markanich (Minnesota United FC). |
| 25' | Foul | JosĂ© Artur de Lima JĂșnior (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kelvin Yeboah (Minnesota United FC). |
| 26' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Brooklyn Raines's (Houston Dynamo FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 1% goes over. |
| 27' | Foul | Michael Boxall (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ezequiel Ponce (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 31' | Foul | Bongokuhle Hlongwane (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Brooklyn Raines (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 32' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Julian Gressel's (Minnesota United FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% is saved by Jonathan Bond. |
| 33' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Anthony Markanich's (Minnesota United FC) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 45% misses to the left. |
| 34' | Foul | Michael Boxall (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by NicolĂĄs Lodeiro (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 35' | Foul | Sebastian Kowalczyk (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jefferson Diaz (Minnesota United FC). |
| 36' | Foul | Anthony Markanich (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Griffin Dorsey (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 36' | Caution | Griffin Dorsey (Houston Dynamo FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 39' | Foul | Brooklyn Raines (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Wil Trapp (Minnesota United FC). |
| 41' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Houston Dynamo FC). Executed by NicolĂĄs Lodeiro. |
| 41' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Brooklyn Raines's (Houston Dynamo FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by NicolĂĄs Romero. |
| 41' | Foul | Foul by Griffin Dorsey (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 43' | Foul | Michael Boxall (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ezequiel Ponce (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 45' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Minnesota United FC). Executed by Julian Gressel. |
| 45' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Bongokuhle Hlongwane's (Minnesota United FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% goes over to the right. |
| 45'+1' | Foul | Sebastian Kowalczyk (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Michael Boxall (Minnesota United FC). |
| 45'+7' | Caution | Michael Boxall (Minnesota United FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 45'+8' | FreeKick | Free kick blocked. Ezequiel Ponce's (Houston Dynamo FC) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 10%. |
| 45'+8' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, Minnesota United FC 0, Houston Dynamo FC 0. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: Minnesota United FC 0, Houston Dynamo FC 0. |
| 46' | Foul | Griffin Dorsey (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Anthony Markanich (Minnesota United FC). |
| 48' | Foul | Franco Escobar (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Bongokuhle Hlongwane (Minnesota United FC). |
| 50' | Foul | Griffin Dorsey (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kelvin Yeboah (Minnesota United FC). |
| 51' | Foul | Michael Boxall (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ezequiel Ponce (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 52' | Foul | NicolĂĄs Lodeiro (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jefferson Diaz (Minnesota United FC). |
| 52' | Caution | Jefferson Diaz (Minnesota United FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 53' | FreeKick | Free kick missed. Sebastian Kowalczyk's (Houston Dynamo FC) with right footed shot from the left wing with an xG of 5% goes over. |
| 55' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Minnesota United FC). Executed by Julian Gressel. |
| 60' | Goal | Goal! 1:0. Bongokuhle Hlongwane (Minnesota United FC) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 1% to the central zone. Assisted by Jefferson Diaz, second assist by Michael Boxall. |
| 62' | Substitution | Substitution, Houston Dynamo FC. Amine Bassi replaces NicolĂĄs Lodeiro. |
| 62' | Substitution | Substitution, Houston Dynamo FC. Felipe Andrade replaces Erik Sviatchenko. |
| 63' | Goal | Goal! 2:0. Bongokuhle Hlongwane (Minnesota United FC) scored with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 95% to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Anthony Markanich, second assist by Wil Trapp. |
| 68' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Minnesota United FC). Executed by Julian Gressel. |
| 69' | Foul | Owen Gene (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Brooklyn Raines (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 70' | Goal | Goal! 3:0. Robin Lod (Minnesota United FC) scored with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 36% to the lower right central zone. Assisted by Julian Gressel, second assist by Bongokuhle Hlongwane. |
| 71' | Substitution | Substitution, Minnesota United FC. JoaquĂn Pereyra replaces Owen Gene. |
| 72' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Julian Gressel's (Minnesota United FC) with right footed shot from the right wing with an xG of 4% misses to the right. |
| 72' | Foul | OndĆej Lingr (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by NicolĂĄs Romero (Minnesota United FC). |
| 73' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. OndĆej Lingr's (Houston Dynamo FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 5% is blocked by Wil Trapp. |
| 75' | Substitution | Substitution, Houston Dynamo FC. Lawrence Ennali replaces OndĆej Lingr. |
| 75' | Substitution | Substitution, Houston Dynamo FC. Gabriel Segal replaces Ezequiel Ponce. |
| 78' | Foul | Bongokuhle Hlongwane (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Felipe Andrade (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 79' | Foul | JosĂ© Artur de Lima JĂșnior (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kelvin Yeboah (Minnesota United FC). |
| 79' | Caution | Kelvin Yeboah (Minnesota United FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 80' | Foul | Lawrence Ennali (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Julian Gressel (Minnesota United FC). |
| 81' | Foul | Brooklyn Raines (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kelvin Yeboah (Minnesota United FC). |
| 82' | Foul | Brooklyn Raines (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by JoaquĂn Pereyra (Minnesota United FC). |
| 82' | Caution | JoaquĂn Pereyra (Minnesota United FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 82' | Substitution | Substitution, Houston Dynamo FC. Duane Holmes replaces JosĂ© Artur de Lima JĂșnior. |
| 83' | ShotAtGoal | Gabriel Segal (Houston Dynamo FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 5%. |
| 84' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Houston Dynamo FC). Executed by Amine Bassi. |
| 84' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Griffin Dorsey's (Houston Dynamo FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 12% goes over to the left. |
| 84' | Substitution | Substitution, Minnesota United FC. Sang Bin Jeong replaces Julian Gressel. |
| 84' | Substitution | Substitution, Minnesota United FC. Darius Randell replaces Bongokuhle Hlongwane. |
| 84' | Substitution | Substitution, Minnesota United FC. DJ Taylor replaces Kelvin Yeboah. |
| 85' | Foul | Foul by Wil Trapp (Minnesota United FC). |
| 85' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Sebastian Kowalczyk's (Houston Dynamo FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 15% is blocked by Michael Boxall. |
| 85' | Foul | Foul by Sebastian Kowalczyk (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 87' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Minnesota United FC). Executed by JoaquĂn Pereyra. |
| 88' | Foul | Felipe Andrade (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Darius Randell (Minnesota United FC). |
| 88' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Duane Holmes's (Houston Dynamo FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 8% goes over. |
| 90'+4' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Houston Dynamo FC). Executed by Amine Bassi. |
| 90'+4' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Franco Escobar's (Houston Dynamo FC) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 9% is blocked by NicolĂĄs Romero. |
| 90'+4' | Goal | Goal! 3:1. Felipe Andrade (Houston Dynamo FC) scored with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 72% to the lower left central zone. |
| 90'+5' | Substitution | Substitution, Minnesota United FC. Devin Padelford replaces Anthony Markanich. |
| 90'+6' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Gabriel Segal's (Houston Dynamo FC) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 12% is blocked by Michael Boxall. |
| 90'+7' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
| 90'+7' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, Minnesota United FC 3, Houston Dynamo FC 1. |
Goals and celebrations don't get much more memorable than what Minnesota United attacker Bongokuhle Hlongwane produced on Wednesday night vs. Houston Dynamo FC.
Goals and celebrations don't get much more memorable than what Minnesota United attacker Bongokuhle Hlongwane produced on Wednesday night vs. Houston Dynamo FC.
It started with Hlongwane's 60th-minute opener at Allianz Field â a brilliant bit of improvisational magic from the 25-year-old South African international. With his back faced to goal and a defender draped all over him, Hlongwane stuck his foot out and somehow redirected the ball over Houston goalkeeper Jonathan Bond and into the net.
To make it even sweeter, Hlongwane immediately hopped over the sideline railing and into the crowd, where his mother and baby brother awaited a heartwarming celebration.
"I wish they could be here each and every home game we play," Hlongwane told reporters post-match. "Maybe they are my lucky charm!"
Hlongwane's family members had just arrived last week for the first time since he joined the club, making for an even more special moment as his mother watched him take the field for the Loons from the stands for the first time.
"I was really pleased for Bongi," head coach Eric Ramsay said. "You'll have seen the family support that he's got today for the first time, I think, since he's been here.
"So I didn't want to say it, but you almost felt like he was going to have a big night, you could sense how the energy really changed as a consequence of some of the things that Bongi did, and he's that type of player."
He didn't stop there, as Hlongwane completed the brace just three minutes later to send the Loons on their way to all three points. Teammate Robin Lod completed the second-half onslaught with a 70th-minute tally in the 3-1 victory for the home side.
Not only did Hlongwane's brace ensure Minnesota secured all three points on the night, but it also propelled the South African into second place in club history with 24 regular-season goals scored, passing Emanuel Reynoso (22).
The result strengthened Minnesota's hold on a top-four seed in the Western Conference, with their 33 points (9W-4L-6D record) leaving them in sole possession of the No. 3 spot on the table.
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 1' | Foul | Matt Miazga (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Prince Owusu (CF Montréal). |
| 4' | Foul | Luca Orellano (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Aleksandr Guboglo (CF Montréal). |
| 5' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Gilberto Flores's (FC Cincinnati) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 11% is saved by Jonathan Sirois. |
| 7' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Tom Pearce's (CF Montréal) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 35% misses to the left. |
| 13' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Tom Pearce's (CF Montréal) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 2% is saved by Roman Celentano. |
| 15' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (CF Montréal). Executed by Tom Pearce. |
| 17' | Foul | Dawid Bugaj (CF Montréal) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Evander Da Silva Ferreira (FC Cincinnati). |
| 18' | Foul | Dawid Bugaj (CF Montréal) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Evander Da Silva Ferreira (FC Cincinnati). |
| 19' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Kévin Denkey's (FC Cincinnati) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 5% is saved by Jonathan Sirois. |
| 20' | Foul | Luca Orellano (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Caden Clark (CF Montréal). |
| 20' | Caution | Caden Clark (CF Montréal) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 21' | FreeKick | Free kick missed. Evander Da Silva Ferreira's (FC Cincinnati) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 5% goes over. |
| 24' | Offside | Offside, CF Montréal. Prince Owusu is caught offside. |
| 28' | ShotAtGoal | Kei Kamara (FC Cincinnati) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 48%. |
| 29' | Offside | Offside, CF Montréal. Tom Pearce is caught offside. |
| 32' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Luca Orellano's (FC Cincinnati) with left footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% is saved by Jonathan Sirois. |
| 35' | ShotAtGoal | Victor Loturi (CF Montréal) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4%. |
| 35' | Offside | Offside, CF Montréal. Prince Owusu is caught offside. |
| 36' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Evander Da Silva Ferreira's (FC Cincinnati) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 7% is saved by Jonathan Sirois. |
| 37' | Foul | Prince Owusu (CF Montréal) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Matt Miazga (FC Cincinnati). |
| 40' | Substitution | Substitution, FC Cincinnati. Brian Anunga replaces Obinna Nwobodo. |
| 40' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (CF Montréal). Executed by Tom Pearce. |
| 40' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. George Campbell's (CF Montréal) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 14% misses to the right. |
| 41' | Foul | Matt Miazga (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Prince Owusu (CF Montréal). |
| 45' | Goal | Goal! 0:1. Evander Da Silva Ferreira (FC Cincinnati) scored with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 20% to the lower right central zone. Assisted by DeAndre Yedlin, second assist by Pavel Bucha. |
| 45'+3' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (CF Montréal). Executed by Tom Pearce. |
| 45'+4' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, CF Montréal 0, FC Cincinnati 1. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: CF Montréal 0, FC Cincinnati 1. |
| 46' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Luca Orellano's (FC Cincinnati) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is saved by Jonathan Sirois. |
| 47' | Offside | Offside, FC Cincinnati. Kévin Denkey is caught offside. |
| 49' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Tom Pearce's (CF Montréal) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 10% goes over. |
| 50' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Tom Pearce's (CF Montréal) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% is saved by Roman Celentano. |
| 51' | Foul | Caden Clark (CF Montréal) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Brian Anunga (FC Cincinnati). |
| 55' | Substitution | Substitution, CF Montréal. Kwadwo Opoku replaces Caden Clark. |
| 55' | Substitution | Substitution, CF Montréal. Dante Sealy replaces Aleksandr Guboglo. |
| 55' | Substitution | Substitution, CF Montréal. Jules-Anthony Vilsaint replaces Tom Pearce. |
| 55' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Dante Sealy's (CF Montréal) with left footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 5% goes over. |
| 56' | Foul | Kei Kamara (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by George Campbell (CF Montréal). |
| 58' | Foul | Brian Anunga (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Dante Sealy (CF Montréal). |
| 58' | Caution | Dante Sealy (CF Montréal) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 59' | Foul | Kévin Denkey (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kwadwo Opoku (CF Montréal). |
| 60' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Kévin Denkey's (FC Cincinnati) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 7% is blocked by Jalen Neal. |
| 60' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Luca Orellano's (FC Cincinnati) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 3% is saved by Jonathan Sirois. |
| 60' | Foul | Gilberto Flores (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jules-Anthony Vilsaint (CF Montréal). |
| 61' | Foul | Foul by DeAndre Yedlin (FC Cincinnati). |
| 63' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Kévin Denkey's (FC Cincinnati) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 25% is saved by Jonathan Sirois. |
| 65' | Goal | Goal! 0:2. Luca Orellano (FC Cincinnati) scored with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 44% to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Evander Da Silva Ferreira. |
| 67' | Substitution | Substitution, FC Cincinnati. Yuya Kubo replaces Kei Kamara. |
| 68' | Foul | DeAndre Yedlin (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Luca Petrasso (CF Montréal). |
| 69' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Yuya Kubo's (FC Cincinnati) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 3% goes over to the left. |
| 71' | Substitution | Substitution, CF Montréal. Brandan Craig replaces Samuel Piette. |
| 74' | Foul | Dante Sealy (CF Montréal) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Lukas Engel (FC Cincinnati). |
| 74' | Foul | Lukas Engel (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Dante Sealy (CF Montréal). |
| 76' | Foul | Prince Owusu (CF Montréal) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Matt Miazga (FC Cincinnati). |
| 77' | Foul | Jalen Neal (CF Montréal) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Yuya Kubo (FC Cincinnati). |
| 82' | Substitution | Substitution, CF MontrĂ©al. Fernando Ălvarez replaces Jalen Neal. |
| 82' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. KĂ©vin Denkey's (FC Cincinnati) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 7% is blocked by Fernando Ălvarez. |
| 83' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Yuya Kubo's (FC Cincinnati) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 8% is saved by Jonathan Sirois. |
| 83' | Goal | Goal! 0:3. Evander Da Silva Ferreira (FC Cincinnati) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 47% to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Lukas Engel. |
| 86' | Substitution | Substitution, FC Cincinnati. Corey Baird replaces Evander Da Silva Ferreira. |
| 86' | Substitution | Substitution, FC Cincinnati. Gerardo Valenzuela replaces Luca Orellano. |
| 86' | Substitution | Substitution, FC Cincinnati. Brad Smith replaces Kévin Denkey. |
| 90' | Goal | Goal! 1:3. Prince Owusu (CF Montréal) scored with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 19% to the top left corner. Assisted by Jules-Anthony Vilsaint. |
| 90'+2' | Foul | Lukas Engel (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Prince Owusu (CF Montréal). |
| 90'+2' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Jules-Anthony Vilsaint's (CF Montréal) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 16% is saved by Roman Celentano. |
| 90'+3' | Caution | Gilberto Flores (FC Cincinnati) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 90'+3' | Foul | Corey Baird (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Dawid Bugaj (CF Montréal). |
| 90'+3' | Caution | Dawid Bugaj (CF Montréal) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 90'+5' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Kwadwo Opoku's (CF Montréal) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 7% is blocked by Lukas Engel. |
| 90'+7' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, CF Montréal 1, FC Cincinnati 3. |
| 90'+7' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
Fresh off his second straight selection to the MLS All-Star Team, Evander put in another virtuoso performance for FC Cincinnati.
Fresh off his second straight selection to the MLS All-Star Team, Evander put in another virtuoso performance for FC Cincinnati.
The star midfielder gave his team the lead late in the first half of their 3-1 win Wednesday night at CF Montréal, bringing down a bouncing cross from DeAndre Yedlin with a lovely touch before potting a left-footed volley past Jonathan Sirois.
"Tonight, we got him in good spots, whether it was advancing with the ball or being a playmaker," said head coach Pat Noonan. "I mean, how he arrives on the first goal from DeAndre getting in behind and being aggressive, getting into the box and changing his speed to be hungry to score a goal."
The Brazilian also had a hand in Cincy's second goal of the night, setting up Luca Orellano with a sublime assist to send Cincy well on their way to three points. He later completed the brace for good measure, converting a clinical 83rd-minute strike to extend it to a three-goal advantage.
"On Luca's goal, you see, just his vision weight of the past to get Luca in behind, playing on one touch," continued Noonan. "That's a high-level play there. And obviously, the last goal, Lukas [Engel] does a great job of advancing with the ball, and he's aggressive, running in the box."
The 2g/1a performance gives Evander nine goals on the campaign to go along with seven assists. His 16 goal contributions are tied for third in the league and that production helped him get voted in as an MLS representative against the best of LIGA MX in the MLS All-Star Game at Austin FCâs Q2 Stadium on July 23. Evander also made the All-Star team last year as a member of the Portland Timbers.
FC Cincinnati are second in the Eastern Conference behind the Philadelphia Union heading into a showdown with Orlando City on Saturday (7:30 pm ET | MLS Season Pass, Apple TV+)
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 2' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Luis SuĂĄrez's (Inter Miami CF) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 13% is blocked by Pedro Amador. |
| 2' | Foul | Foul by Baltasar RodrĂguez (Inter Miami CF). |
| 4' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Baltasar RodrĂguez. |
| 5' | Foul | Tadeo Allende (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Dominik Chong Qui (Atlanta United). |
| 8' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Dominik Chong Qui's (Atlanta United) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 2% is saved by Rocco RĂos Novo. |
| 9' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Lionel Messi's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 7% is blocked by Juan Berrocal. |
| 9' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Jordi Alba. |
| 10' | Offside | Offside, Atlanta United. Emmanuel Latte Lath is caught offside. |
| 11' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Tadeo Allende's (Inter Miami CF) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 4% is saved by Jayden Hibbert. |
| 13' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Lionel Messi's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% is saved by Jayden Hibbert. |
| 13' | Foul | Jamal Thiaré (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Yannick Bright (Inter Miami CF). |
| 17' | Substitution | Substitution, Atlanta United. Salvatore Mazzaferro replaces Stian Gregersen. |
| 21' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Lionel Messi's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 46% is saved by Jayden Hibbert. |
| 22' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Baltasar RodrĂguez's (Inter Miami CF) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 4% is blocked by Cooper Sanchez. |
| 22' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Lionel Messi. |
| 23' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Emmanuel Latte Lath's (Atlanta United) with left footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 4% goes over. |
| 32' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Lionel Messi's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 7% is blocked by Pedro Amador. |
| 33' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Lionel Messi. |
| 33' | Foul | Lionel Messi (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Juan Berrocal (Atlanta United). |
| 34' | FreeKick | Free kick missed. Lionel Messi's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 9% goes over to the right. |
| 35' | Foul | Salvatore Mazzaferro (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Baltasar RodrĂguez (Inter Miami CF). |
| 36' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Luis SuĂĄrez's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 6% misses to the right. |
| 39' | Goal | Goal! 1:0. Lionel Messi (Inter Miami CF) scored with left footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 6% to the top left corner. Assisted by Baltasar RodrĂguez. |
| 42' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Emmanuel Latte Lath's (Atlanta United) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 15% is saved by Rocco RĂos Novo. |
| 43' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Lionel Messi's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 20% is saved by Jayden Hibbert. |
| 44' | Offside | Offside, Inter Miami CF. Luis SuĂĄrez is caught offside. |
| 45' | Offside | Offside, Inter Miami CF. Lionel Messi is caught offside. |
| 45'+2' | Foul | Foul by Lionel Messi (Inter Miami CF). |
| 45'+3' | ShotAtGoal | Luis SuĂĄrez (Inter Miami CF) hits the cross bar from the centre of the box with an xG of 36%. |
| 45'+4' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Leo Afonso's (Atlanta United) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 4% is saved by Rocco RĂos Novo. |
| 45'+5' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Atlanta United). Executed by Steven Alzate. |
| 45'+5' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Emmanuel Latte Lath's (Atlanta United) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 24% misses to the left. |
| 45'+5' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, Inter Miami CF 1, Atlanta United 0. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: Inter Miami CF 1, Atlanta United 0. |
| 49' | Foul | Jordi Alba (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Cooper Sanchez (Atlanta United). |
| 52' | Goal | Goal! 2:0. Jordi Alba (Inter Miami CF) scored with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 16% to the middle right zone. Assisted by Lionel Messi. |
| 56' | ShotAtGoal | Jamal Thiaré (Atlanta United) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 20%. |
| 56' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. FafĂ Picault replaces Yannick Bright. |
| 57' | Offside | Offside, Atlanta United. Emmanuel Latte Lath is caught offside. |
| 58' | Foul | Baltasar RodrĂguez (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Cooper Sanchez (Atlanta United). |
| 60' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Luis SuĂĄrez's (Inter Miami CF) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 8% is saved by Jayden Hibbert. |
| 61' | Goal | Goal! 3:0. Luis SuĂĄrez (Inter Miami CF) scored with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 7% to the upper right central zone. |
| 64' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Luis SuĂĄrez's (Inter Miami CF) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 78% goes over. |
| 65' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Emmanuel Latte Lath's (Atlanta United) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 12% goes over. |
| 66' | Foul | Emmanuel Latte Lath (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Marcelo Weigandt (Inter Miami CF). |
| 67' | FreeKick | Free kick blocked. Leo Afonso's (Atlanta United) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 7%. |
| 67' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Atlanta United). Executed by Steven Alzate. |
| 69' | Foul | Baltasar RodrĂguez (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Emmanuel Latte Lath (Atlanta United). |
| 71' | Substitution | Substitution, Atlanta United. Cayman Togashi replaces Leo Afonso. |
| 71' | Foul | Cayman Togashi (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sergio Busquets (Inter Miami CF). |
| 72' | Foul | Tristan Muyumba (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Baltasar RodrĂguez (Inter Miami CF). |
| 75' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Jamal Thiaré's (Atlanta United) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 8% is blocked by Marcelo Weigandt. |
| 78' | Foul | Emmanuel Latte Lath (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Marcelo Weigandt (Inter Miami CF). |
| 80' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. Ryan Sailor replaces Tomås Avilés. |
| 82' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Jamal Thiaré's (Atlanta United) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 30% misses to the left. |
| 83' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Lionel Messi's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 6% is blocked by Juan Berrocal. |
| 85' | Substitution | Substitution, Atlanta United. Patrick Weah replaces Cooper Sanchez. |
| 85' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Baltasar RodrĂguez. |
| 86' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. FafĂ Picault's (Inter Miami CF) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% is saved by Jayden Hibbert. |
| 86' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Luis SuĂĄrez. |
| 87' | Goal | Goal! 4:0. Lionel Messi (Inter Miami CF) scored with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 33% to the central bottom zone. Assisted by Jordi Alba. |
| 89' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. Santiago Morales replaces Baltasar RodrĂguez. |
| 90'+2' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Lionel Messi's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% goes over to the right. |
| 90'+3' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
| 90'+3' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, Inter Miami CF 4, Atlanta United 0. |
It required a rare confluence of events. Yet in the end, it felt right that Lionel Messi was at Jordi Albaâs side in an Inter Miami CF kit on Saturday night.
It required a rare confluence of events. Yet in the end, it felt right that Lionel Messi was at Jordi Albaâs side in an Inter Miami CF kit on Saturday night.
Four days after Alba surprised the world by announcing that this season would be the last of his glittering 16-year career, the iconic Spanish left back was honored by IMCF following their rescheduled match vs. Atlanta United at Chase Stadium.
And he made sure it was a suitably celebratory occasion by scoring the second goal in a 4-0 rout that assures the Herons of at least a third-place finish in the ferocious MLS Eastern Conference, while taking a small bit of revenge on the side that upset them in last yearâs Audi MLS Cup Playoffs.
Fittingly, it was Messi, the beneficiary of so many incisive assists from Alba across their 400-plus matches together with FC Barcelona and Miami, who played provider. The GOAT pinged a searching long ball into the path of Albaâs run behind the Atlanta defense, the delivery sitting up invitingly for Alba to chip a classy, delicate finish over Five Stripes goalkeeper Jayden Hibbert for the victory-clinching strike.
Alba returned the favor in the dying minutes with a precise pass over the top that Messi collected before calmly firing his MLS-leading 26th goal of the year past Hibbert.
âThanks to you, Jordi. Iâm going to miss you so much,â Messi had commented on Albaâs Instagram post revealing his retirement. âAfter so much together, itâs going to feel strange to look to my left and not see you there ⊠Whoâs going to give me return passes now???â
Indeed, it was the 50th goal Alba and Messi have collaborated on all-time, according to Transfermarkt data (their record together is 278W-62L-74D, averaging an eye-popping 2.19 points per game). And they plan on racking up a few more over the next two months as they aim for an MLS Cup triumph that would allow Alba and their fellow Barça alum Sergio Busquets, who will also retire at yearâs end, to ride into the sunset as champions.
âThanks to all the Inter Miami fans for their support from the first day I arrived, and especially my teammates, all the club's employees, and those behind the pitch who are just as important as the players,â Alba told the home crowd in Spanish in an emotional postgame ceremony, his son Paolo, the youngest of his three children, at his hip.
âThis is coming to an end ⊠but we'll try to win to leave the club at the top.â
With only pride to play for at the tail end of their bitterly disappointing season, Atlantaâs resistance was broken when Miami exploited an untimely Tristan Muyumba turnover shortly before halftime, Messi curling a trademark left-footed finish into the top corner to surge ahead of LAFCâs Denis Bouanga in the MLS Golden Boot presented by Audi race.
Doubling his nightâs tally takes the Argentine legend to 26 goals on the year, and his assist to Alba takes him to a remarkable 44 goal contributions this season with one match left to play. Heâs now in pole position for the Golden Boot, depending on what transpires on Decision Day, when LAFC visit Colorado and Miami travel to Nashville, whose spearhead Sam Surridge sits third on the scoring chart with 23 goals.
And Messi wasnât even supposed to be wearing pink at all this evening, the Heronsâ final regular-season home game.
Heâd spent all week with the Argentine national team camp as they trained in South Florida ahead of a friendly vs. Venezuela at Hard Rock Stadium on Friday. However, he wasnât called upon in that game, and with Tuesdayâs match against Puerto Rico relocated from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale just a few days ago, the Albiceleste didnât travel between matches, opening the door for IMCF to request his services.
âYesterday, before the match, I talked to [Argentina manager Lionel] Scaloni, and he said no, that he was not going to use him, that he was going to sit him down. And I spoke to Leo to see if he could play,â explained Mascherano. âIt was his decision, and clearly he saw the opportunity that if he wasn't going to play against Venezuela yesterday, we could use him. Leo, of course, was ready to do it.
âHe is a very special player, he's an icon, and even though he didn't train last week with us, we saw what he did today. He has helped us to win; he managed to score. That for him was important.â
Arriving hard on the heels of Busquetsâ decision, the end of the Alba-Messi connection portends a changing of the guard at IMCF. Now their mission is ensuring the era ends in glory, at the business end of the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs.
âIt's a privilege for me, with him and Busi, to be able to come back with them after seven years, to continue to live with them day to day, to share with them day to day,â said his former teammate Mascherano of Alba. âUnfortunately, perhaps I am the last coach for them ⊠that makes me a bit nostalgic.
âHe's been one of the best in history.â
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 2' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Luis SuĂĄrez's (Inter Miami CF) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 13% is blocked by Pedro Amador. |
| 2' | Foul | Foul by Baltasar RodrĂguez (Inter Miami CF). |
| 4' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Baltasar RodrĂguez. |
| 5' | Foul | Tadeo Allende (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Dominik Chong Qui (Atlanta United). |
| 8' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Dominik Chong Qui's (Atlanta United) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 2% is saved by Rocco RĂos Novo. |
| 9' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Lionel Messi's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 7% is blocked by Juan Berrocal. |
| 9' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Jordi Alba. |
| 10' | Offside | Offside, Atlanta United. Emmanuel Latte Lath is caught offside. |
| 11' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Tadeo Allende's (Inter Miami CF) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 4% is saved by Jayden Hibbert. |
| 13' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Lionel Messi's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% is saved by Jayden Hibbert. |
| 13' | Foul | Jamal Thiaré (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Yannick Bright (Inter Miami CF). |
| 17' | Substitution | Substitution, Atlanta United. Salvatore Mazzaferro replaces Stian Gregersen. |
| 21' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Lionel Messi's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 46% is saved by Jayden Hibbert. |
| 22' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Baltasar RodrĂguez's (Inter Miami CF) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 4% is blocked by Cooper Sanchez. |
| 22' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Lionel Messi. |
| 23' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Emmanuel Latte Lath's (Atlanta United) with left footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 4% goes over. |
| 32' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Lionel Messi's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 7% is blocked by Pedro Amador. |
| 33' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Lionel Messi. |
| 33' | Foul | Lionel Messi (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Juan Berrocal (Atlanta United). |
| 34' | FreeKick | Free kick missed. Lionel Messi's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 9% goes over to the right. |
| 35' | Foul | Salvatore Mazzaferro (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Baltasar RodrĂguez (Inter Miami CF). |
| 36' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Luis SuĂĄrez's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 6% misses to the right. |
| 39' | Goal | Goal! 1:0. Lionel Messi (Inter Miami CF) scored with left footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 6% to the top left corner. Assisted by Baltasar RodrĂguez. |
| 42' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Emmanuel Latte Lath's (Atlanta United) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 15% is saved by Rocco RĂos Novo. |
| 43' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Lionel Messi's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 20% is saved by Jayden Hibbert. |
| 44' | Offside | Offside, Inter Miami CF. Luis SuĂĄrez is caught offside. |
| 45' | Offside | Offside, Inter Miami CF. Lionel Messi is caught offside. |
| 45'+2' | Foul | Foul by Lionel Messi (Inter Miami CF). |
| 45'+3' | ShotAtGoal | Luis SuĂĄrez (Inter Miami CF) hits the cross bar from the centre of the box with an xG of 36%. |
| 45'+4' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Leo Afonso's (Atlanta United) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 4% is saved by Rocco RĂos Novo. |
| 45'+5' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Atlanta United). Executed by Steven Alzate. |
| 45'+5' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Emmanuel Latte Lath's (Atlanta United) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 24% misses to the left. |
| 45'+5' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, Inter Miami CF 1, Atlanta United 0. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: Inter Miami CF 1, Atlanta United 0. |
| 49' | Foul | Jordi Alba (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Cooper Sanchez (Atlanta United). |
| 52' | Goal | Goal! 2:0. Jordi Alba (Inter Miami CF) scored with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 16% to the middle right zone. Assisted by Lionel Messi. |
| 56' | ShotAtGoal | Jamal Thiaré (Atlanta United) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 20%. |
| 56' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. FafĂ Picault replaces Yannick Bright. |
| 57' | Offside | Offside, Atlanta United. Emmanuel Latte Lath is caught offside. |
| 58' | Foul | Baltasar RodrĂguez (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Cooper Sanchez (Atlanta United). |
| 60' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Luis SuĂĄrez's (Inter Miami CF) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 8% is saved by Jayden Hibbert. |
| 61' | Goal | Goal! 3:0. Luis SuĂĄrez (Inter Miami CF) scored with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 7% to the upper right central zone. |
| 64' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Luis SuĂĄrez's (Inter Miami CF) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 78% goes over. |
| 65' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Emmanuel Latte Lath's (Atlanta United) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 12% goes over. |
| 66' | Foul | Emmanuel Latte Lath (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Marcelo Weigandt (Inter Miami CF). |
| 67' | FreeKick | Free kick blocked. Leo Afonso's (Atlanta United) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 7%. |
| 67' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Atlanta United). Executed by Steven Alzate. |
| 69' | Foul | Baltasar RodrĂguez (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Emmanuel Latte Lath (Atlanta United). |
| 71' | Substitution | Substitution, Atlanta United. Cayman Togashi replaces Leo Afonso. |
| 71' | Foul | Cayman Togashi (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sergio Busquets (Inter Miami CF). |
| 72' | Foul | Tristan Muyumba (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Baltasar RodrĂguez (Inter Miami CF). |
| 75' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Jamal Thiaré's (Atlanta United) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 8% is blocked by Marcelo Weigandt. |
| 78' | Foul | Emmanuel Latte Lath (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Marcelo Weigandt (Inter Miami CF). |
| 80' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. Ryan Sailor replaces Tomås Avilés. |
| 82' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Jamal Thiaré's (Atlanta United) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 30% misses to the left. |
| 83' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Lionel Messi's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 6% is blocked by Juan Berrocal. |
| 85' | Substitution | Substitution, Atlanta United. Patrick Weah replaces Cooper Sanchez. |
| 85' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Baltasar RodrĂguez. |
| 86' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. FafĂ Picault's (Inter Miami CF) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% is saved by Jayden Hibbert. |
| 86' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Luis SuĂĄrez. |
| 87' | Goal | Goal! 4:0. Lionel Messi (Inter Miami CF) scored with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 33% to the central bottom zone. Assisted by Jordi Alba. |
| 89' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. Santiago Morales replaces Baltasar RodrĂguez. |
| 90'+2' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Lionel Messi's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% goes over to the right. |
| 90'+3' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
| 90'+3' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, Inter Miami CF 4, Atlanta United 0. |
Lionel Messi has added another milestone and taken sole control of the Golden Boot presented by Audi race heading into Decision Day.
Lionel Messi has added another milestone and taken sole control of the Golden Boot presented by Audi race heading into Decision Day.
The GOAT struck for a brace in Inter Miami CFâs 4-0 win over Atlanta United on Saturday at Chase Stadium. It was his ninth multi-goal game, the most all-time in an MLS season.
Messi moved ahead of Stern John (Columbus-1998), Mamadou Diallo (Tampa Bay-2000) and Zlatan IbrahimoviÄ (LA Galaxy-2019), who were tied with eight multi-goal games.
Messiâs two goals give him 26 on the season, two more than LAFC talisman Denis Bouanga (24) in the Golden Boot chase. He also assisted Jordi Alba's second-half strike vs. Atlanta, tying him with San Diego FC's Anders Dreyer for the league lead (18 overall).
Messi, who could become the first back-to-back Landon Donovan MLS MVP in league history, now has 44 goal contributions on the season, five shy of the single-season record set by LAFCâs Carlos Vela (49) in 2019.
Inter Miami, who clinched home-field advantage in Round One of the Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs, conclude their regular season at Nashville SC next Saturday (6 pm ET | MLS Season Pass). They're vying with FC Cincinnati for the Eastern Conference No. 2 seed.
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 2' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (FC Dallas). Executed by Luciano Acosta. |
| 2' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Petar Musa's (FC Dallas) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 11% misses to the left. |
| 4' | Foul | Manu Duah (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Nolan Norris (FC Dallas). |
| 5' | Foul | Anders Dreyer (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Nolan Norris (FC Dallas). |
| 7' | Foul | Marco Farfan (FC Dallas) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Manu Duah (San Diego FC). |
| 7' | Offside | Offside, FC Dallas. Petar Musa is caught offside. |
| 13' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (San Diego FC). Executed by Anders Dreyer. |
| 13' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Luca Bombino's (San Diego FC) with left footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% goes over to the right. |
| 14' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (FC Dallas). Executed by Luciano Acosta. |
| 16' | Foul | Manu Duah (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Marco Farfan (FC Dallas). |
| 18' | Foul | Lalas Abubakar (FC Dallas) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Milan Iloski (San Diego FC). |
| 18' | Offside | Offside, FC Dallas. Bernard Kamungo is caught offside. |
| 19' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Anders Dreyer's (San Diego FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 16% misses to the right. |
| 22' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Patrickson Delgado's (FC Dallas) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% goes over to the right. |
| 25' | Foul | Onni Valakari (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Patrickson Delgado (FC Dallas). |
| 26' | Goal | Goal! 0:1. Anders Dreyer (San Diego FC) scored from penalty with left footed shot with an xG of 77% to the lower right zone. |
| 30' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Anders Dreyer's (San Diego FC) with left footed shot from own half with an xG of 3% misses to the right. |
| 34' | Foul | Foul by Nolan Norris (FC Dallas). |
| 35' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Luciano Acosta's (FC Dallas) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by Christopher McVey. |
| 35' | Offside | Offside, FC Dallas. Luciano Acosta is caught offside. |
| 35' | GoalDisallowed | Luciano Acosta (FC Dallas) disallowed a goal due to offside. |
| 43' | Foul | Bernard Kamungo (FC Dallas) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Luca Bombino (San Diego FC). |
| 44' | Goal | Goal! 1:1. Petar Musa (FC Dallas) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 17% to the bottom right corner. |
| 45'+1' | Foul | Alex Mighten (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Shaq Moore (FC Dallas). |
| 45'+1' | GoalDisallowed | Milan Iloski (San Diego FC) disallowed a goal due to offside. |
| 45'+1' | Offside | Offside, San Diego FC. Milan Iloski is caught offside. |
| 45'+2' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Shaq Moore's (FC Dallas) with right footed shot from the right wing with an xG of 2% is saved by CJ dos Santos. |
| 45'+2' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Sebastian Lletget's (FC Dallas) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 8% is saved by CJ dos Santos. |
| 45'+2' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Petar Musa's (FC Dallas) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Ian Pilcher. |
| 45'+3' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Sebastian Lletget's (FC Dallas) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 6% is blocked by Onni Valakari. |
| 45'+3' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (FC Dallas). Executed by Luciano Acosta. |
| 45'+4' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Alex Mighten's (San Diego FC) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 8% is blocked by Nolan Norris. |
| 45'+4' | Foul | Patrickson Delgado (FC Dallas) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Onni Valakari (San Diego FC). |
| 45'+5' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Bernard Kamungo's (FC Dallas) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 6% is blocked by Ian Pilcher. |
| 45'+5' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (FC Dallas). Executed by Luciano Acosta. |
| 45'+6' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Ălvaro Augusto's (FC Dallas) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 9% goes over. |
| 45'+7' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (San Diego FC). Executed by Milan Iloski. |
| 45'+8' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, FC Dallas 1, San Diego FC 1. |
| 46' | Substitution | Substitution, San Diego FC. TomĂĄs Ăngel replaces Manu Duah. |
| 46' | Substitution | Substitution, FC Dallas. Tsiki Ntsabeleng replaces Nolan Norris. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: FC Dallas 1, San Diego FC 1. |
| 47' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Anders Dreyer's (San Diego FC) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% is blocked by Sebastian Lletget. |
| 52' | Foul | Onni Valakari (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ălvaro Augusto (FC Dallas). |
| 53' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Alex Mighten's (San Diego FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% is blocked by Shaq Moore. |
| 53' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Anders Dreyer's (San Diego FC) with left footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 4% goes over. |
| 54' | Foul | Sebastian Lletget (FC Dallas) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jeppe Tverskov (San Diego FC). |
| 54' | GoalDisallowed | Bernard Kamungo (FC Dallas) disallowed a goal due to offside. |
| 55' | Offside | Offside, FC Dallas. Bernard Kamungo is caught offside. |
| 56' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Petar Musa's (FC Dallas) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 25% is saved by CJ dos Santos. |
| 56' | Goal | Goal! 2:1. Sebastian Lletget (FC Dallas) scored with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 75% to the central bottom zone. |
| 58' | Foul | Luciano Acosta (FC Dallas) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jeppe Tverskov (San Diego FC). |
| 60' | Foul | Alex Mighten (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Shaq Moore (FC Dallas). |
| 60' | Caution | Shaq Moore (FC Dallas) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 62' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (San Diego FC). Executed by Milan Iloski. |
| 62' | Foul | Luca Bombino (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Bernard Kamungo (FC Dallas). |
| 64' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. TomĂĄs Ăngel's (San Diego FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 17% is blocked by Ălvaro Augusto. |
| 64' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (San Diego FC). Executed by Anders Dreyer. |
| 65' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Milan Iloski's (San Diego FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% is blocked by Shaq Moore. |
| 67' | Substitution | Substitution, FC Dallas. Logan Farrington replaces Bernard Kamungo. |
| 68' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Milan Iloski's (San Diego FC) with left footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Lalas Abubakar. |
| 70' | Foul | Alex Mighten (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Logan Farrington (FC Dallas). |
| 70' | Caution | Logan Farrington (FC Dallas) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 71' | Substitution | Substitution, San Diego FC. Franco Negri replaces Luca Bombino. |
| 71' | Substitution | Substitution, San Diego FC. Jasper Löffelsend replaces Oscar Verhoeven. |
| 71' | Substitution | Substitution, San Diego FC. Hirving Lozano replaces Alex Mighten. |
| 71' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Anders Dreyer's (San Diego FC) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% is blocked by Patrickson Delgado. |
| 74' | Foul | Patrickson Delgado (FC Dallas) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Onni Valakari (San Diego FC). |
| 75' | ShotAtGoal | Tsiki Ntsabeleng (FC Dallas) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 11%. |
| 75' | Offside | Offside, FC Dallas. Sebastian Lletget is caught offside. |
| 76' | Foul | Luciano Acosta (FC Dallas) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ian Pilcher (San Diego FC). |
| 77' | Goal | Goal! 2:2. Hirving Lozano (San Diego FC) scored with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 68% to the central bottom zone. Assisted by Milan Iloski, second assist by Anders Dreyer. |
| 80' | Foul | Onni Valakari (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sebastian Lletget (FC Dallas). |
| 80' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Milan Iloski's (San Diego FC) with left footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 4% is blocked by Marco Farfan. |
| 81' | Foul | Luciano Acosta (FC Dallas) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jeppe Tverskov (San Diego FC). |
| 87' | Substitution | Substitution, FC Dallas. Pedro Martins replaces Sebastian Lletget. |
| 88' | Offside | Offside, San Diego FC. Hirving Lozano is caught offside. |
| 90' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (FC Dallas). Executed by Luciano Acosta. |
| 90' | Foul | Jeppe Tverskov (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Tsiki Ntsabeleng (FC Dallas). |
| 90'+2' | Foul | Hirving Lozano (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Tsiki Ntsabeleng (FC Dallas). |
| 90'+2' | Caution | Tsiki Ntsabeleng (FC Dallas) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 90'+3' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Petar Musa's (FC Dallas) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 31% goes over. |
| 90'+6' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Logan Farrington's (FC Dallas) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 33% is saved by CJ dos Santos. |
| 90'+6' | Goal | Goal! 2:3. TomĂĄs Ăngel (San Diego FC) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 17% to the upper left central zone. Assisted by Anders Dreyer, second assist by Jasper Löffelsend. |
| 90'+8' | Substitution | Substitution, San Diego FC. Emmanuel Boateng replaces Milan Iloski. |
| 90'+10' | Foul | Luciano Acosta (FC Dallas) wins a free kick, after being fouled by TomĂĄs Ăngel (San Diego FC). |
| 90'+10' | Caution | Luciano Acosta (FC Dallas) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 90'+10' | Caution | Onni Valakari (San Diego FC) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 90'+11' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
| 90'+11' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, FC Dallas 2, San Diego FC 3. |
Talk about an instant impact.
Talk about an instant impact.
Chucky Lozano made his San Diego FC return on Saturday night, scoring a 77th-minute equalizer to spark a 3-2 victory at FC Dallas for the Western Conference leaders.
The Mexican superstar, who entered as a second-half substitute, recently recovered from a lower-body injury that forced him to miss the Concacaf Gold Cup.
Now, the MLS All-Star winger exits Matchday 21 with six goals and seven assists on the year.
âWe knew Hirving was available from the 70th minute. We got him in as quickly as we could," head coach Mikey Varas said post-game.
"⊠You could see that he's going to take some time for him to get his fitness back, but he made the play that he needed to make to help the team. He starts that goal and he ends the goal."
Lozano's goal gave the expansion club hopes of taking all three points from Toyota Stadium, and TomĂĄs Ăngel completed the task with a 96th-minute winner.
The Colombian youth international subbed on at halftime for Manu Duah and delivered his third goal of the season in the game's dying moments.
"Game changers came off the bench and made an impact, and we got the 2-2, and we just kept going," Varas said.
"This is a valuable win because it shows we got heart, we got courage. Even when we're not playing our best, we can still find ways to win, and that's valuable."
San Diego have won four straight games, including three on the road, to reach second in the Supporters' Shield standings with 39 points.
They'll return to action on July 5 when hosting Houston Dynamo FC (10:30 pm ET | MLS Season Pass).
"We know that we can be a lot better than that, and I think it's also a credit to the group that we have," Varas said.
"We have a big squad and we're facing adversity, but time and time again, these guys step up because they've got that winner mentality."
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 2' | Foul | JosĂ© Artur de Lima JĂșnior (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Joseph Zalinsky (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 2' | Caution | Joseph Zalinsky (St. Louis CITY SC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 3' | Foul | Joseph Zalinsky (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by OndĆej Lingr (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 4' | Foul | Simon Becher (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Franco Escobar (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 6' | Foul | Michael Wentzel (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ezequiel Ponce (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 12' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Franco Escobar's (Houston Dynamo FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Amine Bassi. |
| 15' | Substitution | Substitution, St. Louis CITY SC. Akil Watts replaces Alfredo Morales. |
| 17' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. OndĆej Lingr's (Houston Dynamo FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 2% misses to the right. |
| 18' | Foul | Joseph Zalinsky (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ezequiel Ponce (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 19' | Foul | Jake Girdwood-Reich (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ezequiel Ponce (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 20' | Foul | OndĆej Lingr (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Simon Becher (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 21' | Foul | Felipe Andrade (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jayden Reid (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 21' | Caution | Jayden Reid (St. Louis CITY SC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 22' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Brooklyn Raines's (Houston Dynamo FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% misses to the right. |
| 23' | Foul | Conrad Wallem (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by JosĂ© Artur de Lima JĂșnior (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 24' | Foul | JosĂ© Artur de Lima JĂșnior (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by JoĂŁo Klauss (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 24' | Foul | Joseph Zalinsky (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by OndĆej Lingr (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 27' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Houston Dynamo FC). Executed by Amine Bassi. |
| 28' | Offside | Offside, St. Louis CITY SC. Simon Becher is caught offside. |
| 29' | Foul | Marcel Hartel (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Brooklyn Raines (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 37' | Foul | Conrad Wallem (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Duane Holmes (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 38' | Foul | JoĂŁo Klauss (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Pablo Ortiz (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 38' | Caution | Pablo Ortiz (Houston Dynamo FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 40' | Foul | Duane Holmes (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Marcel Hartel (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 41' | Foul | Célio Pompeu (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Felipe Andrade (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 42' | Caution | Ben Lundt (St. Louis CITY SC) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 43' | Foul | Ezequiel Ponce (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Joseph Zalinsky (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 44' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Felipe Andrade's (Houston Dynamo FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 10% is saved by Roman BĂŒrki. |
| 45' | Foul | Simon Becher (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Franco Escobar (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 45'+1' | Foul | Erik Sviatchenko (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Célio Pompeu (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 45'+1' | Foul | Simon Becher (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Pablo Ortiz (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 45'+3' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Célio Pompeu's (St. Louis CITY SC) with left footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 6% is blocked by Franco Escobar. |
| 45'+3' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Simon Becher's (St. Louis CITY SC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 11% is blocked by Erik Sviatchenko. |
| 45'+4' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Ezequiel Ponce's (Houston Dynamo FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 9% goes over. |
| 45'+9' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. OndĆej Lingr's (Houston Dynamo FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by Michael Wentzel. |
| 45'+9' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. OndĆej Lingr's (Houston Dynamo FC) with right footed shot from the left wing with an xG of 2% goes over. |
| 45'+10' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, Houston Dynamo FC 0, St. Louis CITY SC 0. |
| 46' | Substitution | Substitution, St. Louis CITY SC. Tomas Totland replaces Joseph Zalinsky. |
| 46' | Substitution | Substitution, Houston Dynamo FC. Lawrence Ennali replaces Duane Holmes. |
| 46' | Substitution | Substitution, St. Louis CITY SC. Cedric Teuchert replaces Conrad Wallem. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: Houston Dynamo FC 0, St. Louis CITY SC 0. |
| 46' | Foul | Cedric Teuchert (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Brooklyn Raines (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 49' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. JoĂŁo Klauss's (St. Louis CITY SC) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 3% goes over to the right. |
| 51' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Erik Sviatchenko's (Houston Dynamo FC) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% is saved by Roman BĂŒrki. |
| 54' | Substitution | Substitution, Houston Dynamo FC. Ethan Bartlow replaces Erik Sviatchenko. |
| 55' | Foul | Jayden Reid (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by OndĆej Lingr (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 57' | Foul | Lawrence Ennali (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Tomas Totland (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 57' | Foul | Tomas Totland (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Amine Bassi (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 58' | Offside | Offside, Houston Dynamo FC. Franco Escobar is caught offside. |
| 61' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Houston Dynamo FC). Executed by Amine Bassi. |
| 61' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Felipe Andrade's (Houston Dynamo FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 6% is blocked by Jayden Reid. |
| 62' | Foul | Tomas Totland (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Amine Bassi (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 66' | ShotAtGoal | OndĆej Lingr (Houston Dynamo FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 13%. |
| 66' | ShotAtGoal | Franco Escobar (Houston Dynamo FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 10%. |
| 66' | Goal | Goal! 1:0. Ezequiel Ponce (Houston Dynamo FC) scored with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 98% to the lower left zone. Assisted by Felipe Andrade, second assist by Franco Escobar. |
| 67' | Substitution | Substitution, St. Louis CITY SC. Xande Silva replaces Célio Pompeu. |
| 68' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Ezequiel Ponce's (Houston Dynamo FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 21% is saved by Roman BĂŒrki. |
| 69' | Foul | Jake Girdwood-Reich (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Amine Bassi (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 70' | Foul | Jake Girdwood-Reich (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ezequiel Ponce (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 71' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Xande Silva's (St. Louis CITY SC) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Ethan Bartlow. |
| 72' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. OndĆej Lingr's (Houston Dynamo FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% goes over to the right. |
| 72' | Substitution | Substitution, St. Louis CITY SC. Tomas Ostrak replaces Jayden Reid. |
| 74' | Foul | Jake Girdwood-Reich (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ezequiel Ponce (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 77' | Substitution | Substitution, Houston Dynamo FC. Sebastian Kowalczyk replaces OndĆej Lingr. |
| 77' | Substitution | Substitution, St. Louis CITY SC. Kyle Hiebert replaces Jake Girdwood-Reich. |
| 78' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. JoĂŁo Klauss's (St. Louis CITY SC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 1% goes over. |
| 79' | Foul | Kyle Hiebert (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ezequiel Ponce (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 82' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Houston Dynamo FC). Executed by Amine Bassi. |
| 82' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Felipe Andrade's (Houston Dynamo FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 20% is saved by Roman BĂŒrki. |
| 85' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Lawrence Ennali's (Houston Dynamo FC) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 3% misses to the left. |
| 85' | Substitution | Substitution, Houston Dynamo FC. Femi Awodesu replaces Felipe Andrade. |
| 85' | Substitution | Substitution, Houston Dynamo FC. NicolĂĄs Lodeiro replaces Amine Bassi. |
| 88' | Foul | Brooklyn Raines (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Xande Silva (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 90' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Sebastian Kowalczyk's (Houston Dynamo FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 5% is saved by Roman BĂŒrki. |
| 90' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Houston Dynamo FC). Executed by NicolĂĄs Lodeiro. |
| 90'+1' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Sebastian Kowalczyk's (Houston Dynamo FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 6% is blocked by Kyle Hiebert. |
| 90'+2' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Houston Dynamo FC). Executed by NicolĂĄs Lodeiro. |
| 90'+2' | Foul | Michael Wentzel (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Pablo Ortiz (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 90'+3' | Foul | Ezequiel Ponce (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kyle Hiebert (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 90'+4' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Houston Dynamo FC). Executed by NicolĂĄs Lodeiro. |
| 90'+5' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Houston Dynamo FC). Executed by NicolĂĄs Lodeiro. |
| 90'+6' | Caution | Franco Escobar (Houston Dynamo FC) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 90'+6' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Cedric Teuchert's (St. Louis CITY SC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 5% is saved by Jonathan Bond. |
| 90'+7' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Xande Silva's (St. Louis CITY SC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% is blocked by JosĂ© Artur de Lima JĂșnior. |
| 90'+8' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
| 90'+8' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, Houston Dynamo FC 1, St. Louis CITY SC 0. |
That's a wrap on a legendary MLS career.
That's a wrap on a legendary MLS career.
Houston Dynamo FC midfielder NicolĂĄs Lodeiro received an emotional send-off Saturday night, playing five minutes in a 1-0 home victory over St. Louis CITY SC that marked his final appearance in the league.
The 36-year-old is departing Houston midseason and will reportedly soon sign with boyhood club Nacional in his native Uruguay. And while Lodeiro spent just four-plus months with the Dynamo, he clearly left quite an impact.
"He is one of the best players this league has ever seen, and it was a real joy to work with him," head coach Ben Olsen said post-game.
"He did not always get the minutes he wanted, but he is a pro and was pushing the group daily. Nico is a great example for some of our young players to watch and learn from his longevity and mentality. I feel lucky to cross paths with him, and I will be a Nico fan as he goes forward."
Lodeiro spent 10 seasons in MLS, starting with his mid-2016 arrival at Seattle Sounders FC from Argentine side Boca Juniors. He helped Seattle win two MLS Cups (2016, '19) and a historic Concacaf Champions Cup title (2022) before spending 2024 with Orlando City and then signing with Houston.
All told, Lodeiro scored 43 goals in 241 regular-season appearances throughout his MLS career.
âMy time here in MLS means a lot, and this is a very emotional time," Lodeiro said. "I grew a lot. I feel very happy to have been part of MLS, and I enjoyed playing in this league.
"I want to say thank you to the league, to my teammates, to my former teams, Seattle, Orlando and Houston, and all the teams in MLS. I really want to remark on the respect I have for the fans here in MLS."
As Lodeiro departs, the Dynamo are 10th in the Western Conference (23 points; 6W-9L-5D). Their top scorer is striker Ezequiel Ponce with five goals.
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 3' | Foul | Manu GarcĂa (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Nelson Palacio (Real Salt Lake). |
| 4' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Sporting Kansas City). Executed by Memo RodrĂguez. |
| 5' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Sporting Kansas City). Executed by Memo RodrĂguez. |
| 6' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Nelson Palacio's (Real Salt Lake) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 6% misses to the left. |
| 7' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Tim Leibold's (Sporting Kansas City) with left footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by Nelson Palacio. |
| 7' | Foul | Zavier Gozo (Real Salt Lake) wins a free kick, after being fouled by DĂĄniel SallĂłi (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 8' | Foul | Alexandros Katranis (Real Salt Lake) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Khiry Shelton (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 11' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Nelson Palacio's (Real Salt Lake) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% is saved by John Pulskamp. |
| 12' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Diogo Gonçalves's (Real Salt Lake) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is saved by John Pulskamp. |
| 14' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Santiago Muñóz's (Sporting Kansas City) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 23% is blocked by Sam Junqua. |
| 17' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Erik Thommy's (Sporting Kansas City) with left footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 3% is saved by Rafael Cabral. |
| 20' | Foul | Jansen Miller (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by William Agada (Real Salt Lake). |
| 23' | Foul | Erik Thommy (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Alexandros Katranis (Real Salt Lake). |
| 24' | Foul | Noel Caliskan (Real Salt Lake) wins a free kick, after being fouled by DĂĄniel SallĂłi (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 24' | Caution | DĂĄniel SallĂłi (Sporting Kansas City) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 25' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Alexandros Katranis's (Real Salt Lake) with left footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% is saved by John Pulskamp. |
| 25' | Foul | Tim Leibold (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Zavier Gozo (Real Salt Lake). |
| 26' | Offside | Offside, Real Salt Lake. William Agada is caught offside. |
| 27' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Santiago Muñóz's (Sporting Kansas City) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 6% is saved by Rafael Cabral. |
| 27' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Sporting Kansas City). Executed by Memo RodrĂguez. |
| 29' | Foul | William Agada (Real Salt Lake) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jansen Miller (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 34' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Zavier Gozo's (Real Salt Lake) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 3% is saved by John Pulskamp. |
| 35' | Foul | William Agada (Real Salt Lake) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Tim Leibold (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 35' | Caution | Tim Leibold (Sporting Kansas City) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 37' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Real Salt Lake). Executed by Pablo Ruiz. |
| 37' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Justen Glad's (Real Salt Lake) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 14% goes over to the right. |
| 39' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Johnny Russell's (Real Salt Lake) with left footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 7% goes over to the left. |
| 41' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Pablo Ruiz's (Real Salt Lake) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 10% misses to the right. |
| 41' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Diogo Gonçalves's (Real Salt Lake) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Jansen Miller. |
| 41' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Zavier Gozo's (Real Salt Lake) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 6% is blocked by Jansen Miller. |
| 42' | Foul | Santiago Muñóz (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Justen Glad (Real Salt Lake). |
| 43' | Foul | Diogo Gonçalves (Real Salt Lake) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jacob Bartlett (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 43' | Caution | Jacob Bartlett (Sporting Kansas City) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 44' | Foul | William Agada (Real Salt Lake) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jansen Miller (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 45' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. William Agada's (Real Salt Lake) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 4% goes over to the left. |
| 45'+1' | Goal | Goal! 0:1. Johnny Russell (Real Salt Lake) scored with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 26% to the upper left central zone. Assisted by Alexandros Katranis. |
| 45'+5' | Foul | Santiago Muñóz (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Justen Glad (Real Salt Lake). |
| 45'+6' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, Sporting Kansas City 0, Real Salt Lake 1. |
| 46' | Substitution | Substitution, Sporting Kansas City. Shapi Suleymanov replaces DĂĄniel SallĂłi. |
| 46' | Substitution | Substitution, Sporting Kansas City. Logan Ndenbe replaces Tim Leibold. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: Sporting Kansas City 0, Real Salt Lake 1. |
| 47' | Foul | Jansen Miller (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by William Agada (Real Salt Lake). |
| 49' | Caution | Memo RodrĂguez (Sporting Kansas City) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 51' | Foul | Shapi Suleymanov (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sam Junqua (Real Salt Lake). |
| 51' | Foul | Erik Thommy (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Nelson Palacio (Real Salt Lake). |
| 52' | Caution | Nelson Palacio (Real Salt Lake) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 53' | FreeKick | Free kick blocked. Erik Thommy's (Sporting Kansas City) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 3%. |
| 53' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Memo RodrĂguez's (Sporting Kansas City) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by Johnny Russell. |
| 53' | Foul | Manu GarcĂa (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Zavier Gozo (Real Salt Lake). |
| 54' | FreeKick | Free kick blocked. Memo RodrĂguez's (Sporting Kansas City) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4%. |
| 54' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Sporting Kansas City). Executed by Shapi Suleymanov. |
| 54' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Santiago Muñóz's (Sporting Kansas City) with header from the left side of the box with an xG of 9% is blocked by Sam Junqua. |
| 55' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Erik Thommy's (Sporting Kansas City) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 22% is blocked by Johnny Russell. |
| 55' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Shapi Suleymanov's (Sporting Kansas City) with left footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 3% misses to the left. |
| 58' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Alexandros Katranis's (Real Salt Lake) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 14% misses to the right. |
| 58' | Substitution | Substitution, Sporting Kansas City. Jake Davis replaces Memo RodrĂguez. |
| 59' | Goal | Goal! 1:1. Erik Thommy (Sporting Kansas City) scored with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% to the middle right zone. Assisted by Manu GarcĂa. |
| 62' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Erik Thommy's (Sporting Kansas City) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 8% is saved by Rafael Cabral. |
| 63' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Zavier Gozo's (Real Salt Lake) with left footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 4% is saved by John Pulskamp. |
| 64' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Logan Ndenbe's (Sporting Kansas City) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 5% misses to the left. |
| 65' | Substitution | Substitution, Real Salt Lake. Dominik Marczuk replaces Johnny Russell. |
| 65' | Substitution | Substitution, Real Salt Lake. Ariath Piol replaces William Agada. |
| 67' | Foul | Logan Ndenbe (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Dominik Marczuk (Real Salt Lake). |
| 68' | Foul | Sam Junqua (Real Salt Lake) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Santiago Muñóz (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 69' | Foul | Zavier Gozo (Real Salt Lake) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jake Davis (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 69' | Caution | Zavier Gozo (Real Salt Lake) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 70' | Caution | Jake Davis (Sporting Kansas City) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 72' | Foul | Erik Thommy (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Noel Caliskan (Real Salt Lake). |
| 73' | Foul | Logan Ndenbe (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Zavier Gozo (Real Salt Lake). |
| 74' | Caution | Pablo Ruiz (Real Salt Lake) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 77' | Substitution | Substitution, Sporting Kansas City. Mason Toye replaces Santiago Muñóz. |
| 79' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Sporting Kansas City). Executed by Jacob Bartlett. |
| 80' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Diogo Gonçalves's (Real Salt Lake) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 2% is saved by John Pulskamp. |
| 82' | Foul | Jansen Miller (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ariath Piol (Real Salt Lake). |
| 82' | Foul | Nelson Palacio (Real Salt Lake) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jake Davis (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 82' | Caution | Jake Davis (Sporting Kansas City) is shown the second yellow (red) card for the foul. |
| 84' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Real Salt Lake). Executed by Pablo Ruiz. |
| 85' | Substitution | Substitution, Real Salt Lake. Philip Quinton replaces Alexandros Katranis. |
| 86' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Sporting Kansas City). Executed by Shapi Suleymanov. |
| 87' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Pablo Ruiz's (Real Salt Lake) with left footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% misses to the right. |
| 88' | Foul | Erik Thommy (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Noel Caliskan (Real Salt Lake). |
| 88' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Zavier Gozo's (Real Salt Lake) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 12% is saved by John Pulskamp. |
| 88' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Pablo Ruiz's (Real Salt Lake) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% goes over. |
| 89' | Substitution | Substitution, Sporting Kansas City. Andrew Brody replaces Erik Thommy. |
| 89' | Substitution | Substitution, Real Salt Lake. Jesus Barea replaces Pablo Ruiz. |
| 90'+3' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Real Salt Lake). Executed by Diogo Gonçalves. |
| 90'+3' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Nelson Palacio's (Real Salt Lake) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Logan Ndenbe. |
| 90'+6' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Zavier Gozo's (Real Salt Lake) with left footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 20% is blocked by Jansen Miller. |
| 90'+10' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
| 90'+10' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, Sporting Kansas City 1, Real Salt Lake 1. |
Matt Beslerâs legendary status is secured in Kansas City.
Matt Beslerâs legendary status is secured in Kansas City.
Saturday night at Children's Mercy Park, Besler was inducted into the Sporting Legends hall of honor as part of a ceremony celebrating his massive contributions to the club.
Alongside his family, Besler attended the clubâs 1-1 draw against Real Salt Lake and was honored at halftime with a tribute video.
Besler played 11 seasons for SKC, anchoring a consistently strong backline as the club enjoyed arguably their greatest era of success. He was a key piece on their 2013 MLS Cup-winning team and helped them capture three US Open Cups.
The 2012 MLS Defender of the Year, he also made five MLS All-Star teams.
In addition to his club success, Besler was a longtime contributor to the US men's national team, with 47 caps. He remains the only person from Kansas to have appeared in a FIFA World Cup, starting all four games as Team USA reached the Round of 16 in 2014.
SKC added Beslerâs name to their legends wall â which also includes current interim manager Kerry Zavagnin â as the former center back watched alongside his wife and three daughters.
Ironically, fellow Sporting icon Johnny Russell gave RSL the lead in first-half stoppage time before Erik Thommy salvaged a home point for Kansas City with a 59th-minute goal.
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 2' | Foul | Eduard Atuesta (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Evander Da Silva Ferreira (FC Cincinnati). |
| 7' | Foul | Gerardo Valenzuela (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by David Brekalo (Orlando City). |
| 8' | Foul | Rodrigo Schlegel (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Pavel Bucha (FC Cincinnati). |
| 11' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Orlando City). Executed by MartĂn Ojeda. |
| 11' | Foul | CĂ©sar AraĂșjo (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Gerardo Valenzuela (FC Cincinnati). |
| 12' | Foul | Evander Da Silva Ferreira (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by CĂ©sar AraĂșjo (Orlando City). |
| 14' | Offside | Offside, FC Cincinnati. Kévin Denkey is caught offside. |
| 15' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. CĂ©sar AraĂșjo's (Orlando City) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% goes over to the right. |
| 17' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Marco PaĆĄaliÄ's (Orlando City) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is saved by Roman Celentano. |
| 19' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. MartĂn Ojeda's (Orlando City) with left footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 4% is saved by Roman Celentano. |
| 20' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. MartĂn Ojeda's (Orlando City) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Gilberto Flores. |
| 20' | Foul | Robin Jansson (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kévin Denkey (FC Cincinnati). |
| 23' | Foul | Ramiro Enrique (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Matt Miazga (FC Cincinnati). |
| 25' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Kévin Denkey's (FC Cincinnati) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% goes over. |
| 26' | Foul | Marco PaĆĄaliÄ (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Teenage Hadebe (FC Cincinnati). |
| 26' | Foul | CĂ©sar AraĂșjo (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Brian Anunga (FC Cincinnati). |
| 29' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Evander Da Silva Ferreira's (FC Cincinnati) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by Eduard Atuesta. |
| 29' | Foul | Gerardo Valenzuela (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Eduard Atuesta (Orlando City). |
| 32' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Marco PaĆĄaliÄ's (Orlando City) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 5% is blocked by Matt Miazga. |
| 32' | Foul | Brian Anunga (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Marco PaĆĄaliÄ (Orlando City). |
| 33' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Evander Da Silva Ferreira's (FC Cincinnati) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% is saved by Pedro Gallese. |
| 36' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (FC Cincinnati). Executed by Evander Da Silva Ferreira. |
| 36' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Matt Miazga's (FC Cincinnati) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 4% goes over. |
| 38' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Marco PaĆĄaliÄ's (Orlando City) with left footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 4% is blocked by Lukas Engel. |
| 38' | Foul | Gerardo Valenzuela (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Eduard Atuesta (Orlando City). |
| 40' | Foul | Teenage Hadebe (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Marco PaĆĄaliÄ (Orlando City). |
| 42' | Foul | Eduard Atuesta (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Pavel Bucha (FC Cincinnati). |
| 43' | Foul | David Brekalo (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Gilberto Flores (FC Cincinnati). |
| 43' | Caution | Gilberto Flores (FC Cincinnati) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 44' | Foul | Gilberto Flores (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Marco PaĆĄaliÄ (Orlando City). |
| 45' | Caution | Marco PaĆĄaliÄ (Orlando City) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 45' | Caution | DeAndre Yedlin (FC Cincinnati) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 45'+3' | Foul | Gerardo Valenzuela (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by CĂ©sar AraĂșjo (Orlando City). |
| 45'+4' | Goal | Goal! 0:1. Evander Da Silva Ferreira (FC Cincinnati) scored from free kick with right footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 5% to the bottom right corner. |
| 45'+6' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, Orlando City 0, FC Cincinnati 1. |
| 46' | Substitution | Substitution, Orlando City. Luis Muriel replaces IvĂĄn Angulo. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: Orlando City 0, FC Cincinnati 1. |
| 46' | Foul | CĂ©sar AraĂșjo (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Gerardo Valenzuela (FC Cincinnati). |
| 48' | Foul | Gerardo Valenzuela (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by David Brekalo (Orlando City). |
| 48' | Offside | Offside, Orlando City. Ramiro Enrique is caught offside. |
| 51' | Foul | Rodrigo Schlegel (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kévin Denkey (FC Cincinnati). |
| 51' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Ramiro Enrique's (Orlando City) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 42% misses to the right. |
| 52' | Foul | Lukas Engel (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Eduard Atuesta (Orlando City). |
| 54' | Foul | Matt Miazga (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ramiro Enrique (Orlando City). |
| 54' | Caution | Ramiro Enrique (Orlando City) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 57' | Foul | Dagur Thorhallsson (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Brian Anunga (FC Cincinnati). |
| 58' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Marco PaĆĄaliÄ's (Orlando City) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 6% is blocked by Brian Anunga. |
| 60' | Substitution | Substitution, FC Cincinnati. Kei Kamara replaces Gerardo Valenzuela. |
| 62' | Foul | Kei Kamara (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Robin Jansson (Orlando City). |
| 64' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Kei Kamara's (FC Cincinnati) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 18% is saved by Pedro Gallese. |
| 65' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (FC Cincinnati). Executed by Evander Da Silva Ferreira. |
| 65' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Kei Kamara's (FC Cincinnati) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 8% is blocked by David Brekalo. |
| 65' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. DeAndre Yedlin's (FC Cincinnati) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% misses to the left. |
| 68' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Dagur Thorhallsson's (Orlando City) with left footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 3% goes over to the left. |
| 70' | Substitution | Substitution, Orlando City. Rafael Santos replaces Rodrigo Schlegel. |
| 72' | ShotAtGoal | MartĂn Ojeda (Orlando City) with left footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 5%. |
| 73' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Ramiro Enrique's (Orlando City) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 5% is blocked by Brian Anunga. |
| 74' | Goal | Goal! 0:2. Evander Da Silva Ferreira (FC Cincinnati) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 14% to the lower right zone. Assisted by Kévin Denkey, second assist by Pavel Bucha. |
| 76' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Orlando City). Executed by MartĂn Ojeda. |
| 78' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Orlando City). Executed by MartĂn Ojeda. |
| 79' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Marco PaĆĄaliÄ's (Orlando City) with left footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by Teenage Hadebe. |
| 79' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Orlando City). Executed by MartĂn Ojeda. |
| 80' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Luis Muriel's (Orlando City) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% misses to the left. |
| 80' | Substitution | Substitution, Orlando City. Kyle Smith replaces Dagur Thorhallsson. |
| 80' | Substitution | Substitution, FC Cincinnati. Brad Smith replaces Lukas Engel. |
| 81' | Offside | Offside, Orlando City. Marco PaĆĄaliÄ is caught offside. |
| 83' | Substitution | Substitution, FC Cincinnati. Alvas Powell replaces Teenage Hadebe. |
| 83' | Substitution | Substitution, FC Cincinnati. Corey Baird replaces Evander Da Silva Ferreira. |
| 86' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Luis Muriel's (Orlando City) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by Matt Miazga. |
| 87' | Goal | Goal! 1:2. Marco PaĆĄaliÄ (Orlando City) scored with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 10% to the bottom left corner. Assisted by MartĂn Ojeda, second assist by Ramiro Enrique. |
| 90' | Offside | Offside, Orlando City. Ramiro Enrique is caught offside. |
| 90' | Substitution | Substitution, Orlando City. NicolĂĄs RodrĂguez replaces MartĂn Ojeda. |
| 90'+3' | Foul | KĂ©vin Denkey (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by CĂ©sar AraĂșjo (Orlando City). |
| 90'+4' | Foul | David Brekalo (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Corey Baird (FC Cincinnati). |
| 90'+4' | Caution | Corey Baird (FC Cincinnati) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 90'+5' | Caution | David Brekalo (Orlando City) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 90'+7' | Foul | CĂ©sar AraĂșjo (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kei Kamara (FC Cincinnati). |
| 90'+7' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Ramiro Enrique's (Orlando City) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 21% goes over. |
| 90'+9' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. David Brekalo's (Orlando City) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 70% goes over. |
| 90'+11' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
| 90'+11' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, Orlando City 1, FC Cincinnati 2. |
Are FC Cincinnati on their way to claiming another Supporters' Shield behind a Landon Donovan MLS MVP winner?
Are FC Cincinnati on their way to claiming another Supporters' Shield behind a Landon Donovan MLS MVP winner?
Two years after Luciano Acosta won top MLS individual honors while leading Cincy to the 2023 Shield, the Orange & Blue are again looking like contenders to be the top regular-season club of 2025.
This time, they'd have Evander to thank.
The Brazilian was the difference-maker Saturday night at Inter&Co Stadium, scoring his second brace in as many games as Cincy beat Orlando City, 2-1, on the road to move within one point of the first-place Philadelphia Union.
Evander, the former Portland Timbers star who moved to Cincinnati over the winter in an MLS-record trade, has been nothing short of sensational for his new club.
With 11g/7a this season â including four goals in his last two matches â the midfielder continues to deliver. Against Orlando, he struck twice, including a sublime free kick that left goalkeeper Pedro Gallese scrambling to open the score in first-half stoppage time.
âHe is a special player. You saw it on the free kick. Heâs just doing things that others canât do,â head coach Pat Noonan said of the 27-year-old, recently bolstered by his second straight MLS All-Star selection.
The strike put Evander in a class of his own, becoming the first player in MLS to register both 25 goals and 25 assists since the start of the 2024 season.
Noonan is no stranger to working with MVP-caliber talent. After watching Acosta, now with FC Dallas, produce 17g/14a during a remarkable 2023 campaign, he's witnessing more greatness from Evander.
However, the veteran manager refuses to take credit for the success both players have attained with the Orange & Blue.
âLucho played himself into an MVP season, and thatâs what youâre seeing from Evander," Noonan said. "Itâs our job to help guide them the right way, to help them understand their teammates and how they fit into all of this.
"But I have nothing to do with the level of quality and talent that Evander has."
The pace in the East isnât slowing â especially after a midweek match following a short Concacaf Gold Cup and FIFA Club World Cup pause â and Cincinnati aren't letting up either. They're on three straight wins, earning another hard-fought three points against an Orlando side that, despite the result, remain in a top-five spot in the conference.
âCredit to Orlando, they pushed. They pushed and threw everything at us, and we were fortunate there at the end,â said Noonan. âIâm happy that [we] get to walk off the field with three points against a very good team on the road.â
Noonan and his squad continue to apply pressure to a familiar foe in Philadelphia, who remain atop the league with a club-record 11-match unbeaten streak ahead of their Sunday Night Soccer presented by Continental Tire visit to the Columbus Crew (6 pm ET | MLS Season Pass, Apple TV+).
Things wonât get any easier for Cincinnati, even with their next three matches at home at TQL Stadium. Gregg Berhalter's Chicago Fire FC visit Saturday (7:30 pm ET | MLS Season Pass) before Hell is Real rivals Columbus and last year's Shield winners, Inter Miami CF, come to town.
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 3' | Foul | Marco Delgado (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Dani Pereira (Austin FC). |
| 6' | Foul | Foul by Ilie SĂĄnchez (Austin FC). |
| 10' | Foul | Osman Bukari (Austin FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Eddie Segura (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 10' | Caution | Eddie Segura (Los Angeles Football Club) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 11' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Austin FC). Executed by Owen Wolff. |
| 17' | Foul | Marco Delgado (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ilie SĂĄnchez (Austin FC). |
| 17' | Caution | Ilie SĂĄnchez (Austin FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 18' | FreeKick | Free kick missed. Jeremy Ebobisse's (Los Angeles Football Club) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% goes over. |
| 20' | Foul | CJ Fodrey (Austin FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ryan Hollingshead (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 23' | Foul | Mikkel Desler (Austin FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Timothy Tillman (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 26' | Foul | Andrew Moran (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Dani Pereira (Austin FC). |
| 31' | Foul | Jeremy Ebobisse (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Brendan Hines-Ike (Austin FC). |
| 33' | Foul | Dani Pereira (Austin FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Andrew Moran (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 34' | Foul | Timothy Tillman (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Mateja Djordjevic (Austin FC). |
| 37' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Austin FC). Executed by Owen Wolff. |
| 37' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. CJ Fodrey's (Austin FC) with header from the center of the box with an xG of 24% goes over. |
| 38' | Offside | Offside, Austin FC. CJ Fodrey is caught offside. |
| 40' | Foul | Marco Delgado (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Dani Pereira (Austin FC). |
| 41' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Jeremy Ebobisse's (Los Angeles Football Club) with right footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 38% goes over. |
| 42' | Foul | Dani Pereira (Austin FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Andrew Moran (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 45'+1' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, Austin FC 0, Los Angeles Football Club 0. |
| 46' | Substitution | Substitution, Los Angeles Football Club. Frankie Amaya replaces Jailson Marques Siqueira. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: Austin FC 0, Los Angeles Football Club 0. |
| 47' | Foul | Foul by Dani Pereira (Austin FC). |
| 48' | Foul | Foul by Ryan Hollingshead (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 49' | Foul | Mikkel Desler (Austin FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ryan Hollingshead (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 52' | Foul | Ryan Hollingshead (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Dani Pereira (Austin FC). |
| 53' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Los Angeles Football Club). Executed by Timothy Tillman. |
| 54' | Caution | Timothy Tillman (Los Angeles Football Club) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 55' | Foul | Dani Pereira (Austin FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ryan Porteous (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 58' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Andrew Moran's (Los Angeles Football Club) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is saved by Brad Stuver. |
| 59' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Jon Gallagher's (Austin FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 5% is saved by Hugo Lloris. |
| 66' | Foul | Dani Pereira (Austin FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Marco Delgado (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 68' | Foul | Osman Bukari (Austin FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Eddie Segura (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 70' | Substitution | Substitution, Los Angeles Football Club. David MartĂnez replaces Andrew Moran. |
| 70' | Substitution | Substitution, Los Angeles Football Club. Artem Smolyakov replaces Ryan Hollingshead. |
| 70' | Substitution | Substitution, Austin FC. JĂĄder Obrian replaces CJ Fodrey. |
| 70' | Substitution | Substitution, Austin FC. Ćœan KolmaniÄ replaces Jon Gallagher. |
| 75' | Foul | Jeremy Ebobisse (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Dani Pereira (Austin FC). |
| 75' | Caution | Dani Pereira (Austin FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 76' | Foul | David MartĂnez (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Mateja Djordjevic (Austin FC). |
| 77' | Caution | Mateja Djordjevic (Austin FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 77' | Substitution | Substitution, Austin FC. NicolĂĄs Dubersarsky replaces Ilie SĂĄnchez. |
| 77' | Substitution | Substitution, Austin FC. Robert Taylor replaces Osman Bukari. |
| 78' | Foul | Mikkel Desler (Austin FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Artem Smolyakov (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 81' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Nkosi Tafari's (Los Angeles Football Club) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 4% is saved by Brad Stuver. |
| 83' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Austin FC). Executed by Ćœan KolmaniÄ. |
| 83' | Goal | Goal! 1:0. Owen Wolff (Austin FC) scored with header from the center of the box with an xG of 80% to the lower left central zone. |
| 85' | Substitution | Substitution, Austin FC. Besard Sabovic replaces Dani Pereira. |
| 86' | Foul | Besard Sabovic (Austin FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Eddie Segura (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 87' | Substitution | Substitution, Los Angeles Football Club. Yaw Yeboah replaces Sergi Palencia. |
| 87' | Substitution | Substitution, Los Angeles Football Club. Ryan Raposo replaces Eddie Segura. |
| 89' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Frankie Amaya's (Los Angeles Football Club) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% goes over. |
| 90'+3' | Foul | Ćœan KolmaniÄ (Austin FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ryan Raposo (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 90'+6' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
| 90'+6' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, Austin FC 1, Los Angeles Football Club 0. |
Sixth place secured.
Sixth place secured.
Austin FC homegrown midfielder Owen Wolff delivered drama in the final minutes of Sunday Night Soccer presented by Continental Tire, scoring a late header as the Verde & Black snatched a 1-0 victory over LAFC at Q2 Stadium.
The win locked up sixth place in the Western Conference, guaranteeing a direct berth into a Round One Best-of-3 series ahead of the Verde & Black's first Audi MLS Cup Playoffs appearance since 2022.
"It's a great feeling," Wolff told MLS Season Pass postgame. "It's to the fans as well. They come out every night and support us every single game, no matter how it goes. So it's for them as well."
After placing fourth on the annual MLS 22 Under 22 list midweek, Wolff proved why he is so highly touted by heading home a corner kick in the 83rd minute to snap LAFC's six-game winning streak.
"Usually I'm on [corner kicks] so I'm just trying to find any type of space," said the 20-year-old, who's posted a career-best 6g/8a this season.
"Luckily, I'm at the right place at the right time."
The game-winning goal snapped a Black & Gold streak of over 400 minutes without conceding and completed the league double over Austin's Western Conference foes with a pair of 1-0 wins this season.
After falling 2-1 to Nashville in a heartbreaking US Open Cup Final and suffering back-to-back league losses, Austin needed a reaction.
They got it from Wolff, whose timely goal provided a necessary bounce-back win for Austin in their regular-season finale at Q2 Stadium.
âItâs really important because itâs not easy to recover from a week like the one that we had," praised head coach Nico EstĂ©vez. "When you win, you can be very high. When you lose, you can be very low.â
Courtesy of Wolff, the Verde & Black are back riding high with just Saturday's Decision Day visit to the San Jose Earthquakes (9 pm ET | MLS Season Pass) to go before embarking on Round One of the playoffs.
"I think the group can go a long way," said Wolff of a potential postseason run. "It just has to do with how we approach the next few games and keep it going with our mentality."
As for how to get the best out of Wolff in those upcoming big games, just as Austin did on Sunday?
âAs we do normally," said EstĂ©vez. "Set up a good plan, give him the right information and give him confidence that he can do it at any level and against any opponent.â
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 3' | Foul | Obed Vargas (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Dylan Chambost (Columbus Crew). |
| 3' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. JesĂșs Ferreira's (Seattle Sounders FC) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 30% goes over. |
| 3' | Foul | Ălex RoldĂĄn (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jacen Russell-Rowe (Columbus Crew). |
| 13' | Offside | Offside, Columbus Crew. DĂĄniel Gazdag is caught offside. |
| 15' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Diego Rossi's (Columbus Crew) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 11% is blocked by Jackson Ragen. |
| 16' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Columbus Crew). Executed by Diego Rossi. |
| 18' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Kalani Kossa-Rienzi's (Seattle Sounders FC) with left footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 6% is blocked by Yevhen Cheberko. |
| 19' | Foul | Sean Zawadzki (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Danny Musovski (Seattle Sounders FC). |
| 19' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Ibrahim Aliyu's (Columbus Crew) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 8% is blocked by Obed Vargas. |
| 21' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Darlington Nagbe's (Columbus Crew) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Obed Vargas. |
| 22' | Foul | Foul by Nouhou Tolo (Seattle Sounders FC). |
| 23' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Yevhen Cheberko's (Columbus Crew) with left footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% misses to the right. |
| 27' | Goal | Goal! 0:1. Diego Rossi (Columbus Crew) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 41% to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Ibrahim Aliyu, second assist by Jacen Russell-Rowe. |
| 30' | Foul | Paul Rothrock (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Mohamed Farsi (Columbus Crew). |
| 33' | Foul | Obed Vargas (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jacen Russell-Rowe (Columbus Crew). |
| 35' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Diego Rossi's (Columbus Crew) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by Ălex RoldĂĄn. |
| 38' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Danny Musovski's (Seattle Sounders FC) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 8% is blocked by Sean Zawadzki. |
| 40' | Foul | Ălex RoldĂĄn (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by DĂĄniel Gazdag (Columbus Crew). |
| 41' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Diego Rossi's (Columbus Crew) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 6% is saved by Stefan Frei. |
| 42' | Foul | Nouhou Tolo (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Mohamed Farsi (Columbus Crew). |
| 43' | Goal | Goal! 1:1. Paul Rothrock (Seattle Sounders FC) scored with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 36% to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Kalani Kossa-Rienzi. |
| 45'+1' | Foul | Jacen Russell-Rowe (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Nouhou Tolo (Seattle Sounders FC). |
| 45'+3' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, Seattle Sounders FC 1, Columbus Crew 1. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: Seattle Sounders FC 1, Columbus Crew 1. |
| 46' | Foul | Jacen Russell-Rowe (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jackson Ragen (Seattle Sounders FC). |
| 46' | Caution | Jackson Ragen (Seattle Sounders FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 49' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Paul Rothrock's (Seattle Sounders FC) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 2% goes over to the right. |
| 49' | Foul | Yevhen Cheberko (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by JesĂșs Ferreira (Seattle Sounders FC). |
| 51' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Albert RusnĂĄk's (Seattle Sounders FC) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 7% misses to the right. |
| 52' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Paul Rothrock's (Seattle Sounders FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 33% is saved by Evan Bush. |
| 53' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Seattle Sounders FC). Executed by Albert RusnĂĄk. |
| 53' | ShotAtGoal | Jackson Ragen (Seattle Sounders FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 10%. |
| 53' | Foul | Foul by Jackson Ragen (Seattle Sounders FC). |
| 55' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Mohamed Farsi's (Columbus Crew) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 4% is saved by Stefan Frei. |
| 57' | Foul | Foul by Obed Vargas (Seattle Sounders FC). |
| 63' | Foul | Kalani Kossa-Rienzi (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ibrahim Aliyu (Columbus Crew). |
| 66' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Seattle Sounders FC). Executed by Albert RusnĂĄk. |
| 67' | Foul | Diego Rossi (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Cristian RoldĂĄn (Seattle Sounders FC). |
| 68' | Offside | Offside, Columbus Crew. Jacen Russell-Rowe is caught offside. |
| 71' | Foul | Diego Rossi (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Cristian RoldĂĄn (Seattle Sounders FC). |
| 71' | Caution | Cristian RoldĂĄn (Seattle Sounders FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 71' | Substitution | Substitution, Seattle Sounders FC. Jordan Morris replaces Danny Musovski. |
| 75' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Sean Zawadzki's (Columbus Crew) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% goes over to the right. |
| 78' | Caution | Mohamed Farsi (Columbus Crew) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 80' | Substitution | Substitution, Columbus Crew. Amar SejdiÄ replaces Dylan Chambost. |
| 80' | Substitution | Substitution, Columbus Crew. Aziel Jackson replaces Jacen Russell-Rowe. |
| 80' | Substitution | Substitution, Seattle Sounders FC. Pedro de la Vega replaces Albert RusnĂĄk. |
| 80' | Substitution | Substitution, Seattle Sounders FC. Ryan Kent replaces Paul Rothrock. |
| 81' | Foul | Mohamed Farsi (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Obed Vargas (Seattle Sounders FC). |
| 85' | Foul | Ryan Kent (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Steven Moreira (Columbus Crew). |
| 85' | Caution | Steven Moreira (Columbus Crew) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 87' | Foul | Aziel Jackson (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kalani Kossa-Rienzi (Seattle Sounders FC). |
| 87' | Caution | Kalani Kossa-Rienzi (Seattle Sounders FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 90' | Substitution | Substitution, Columbus Crew. Tristan Brown replaces Ibrahim Aliyu. |
| 90'+2' | Offside | Offside, Seattle Sounders FC. Kalani Kossa-Rienzi is caught offside. |
| 90'+2' | Foul | Aziel Jackson (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kalani Kossa-Rienzi (Seattle Sounders FC). |
| 90'+2' | Caution | Kalani Kossa-Rienzi (Seattle Sounders FC) is shown the second yellow (red) card for the foul. |
| 90'+3' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Aziel Jackson's (Columbus Crew) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 4% is saved by Stefan Frei. |
| 90'+5' | Substitution | Substitution, Seattle Sounders FC. Jon Bell replaces JesĂșs Ferreira. |
| 90'+5' | Foul | Nouhou Tolo (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Diego Rossi (Columbus Crew). |
| 90'+6' | Foul | Foul by Darlington Nagbe (Columbus Crew). |
| 90'+6' | Caution | Diego Rossi (Columbus Crew) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 90'+7' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Ălex RoldĂĄn's (Seattle Sounders FC) with right footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% misses to the right. |
| 90'+7' | Foul | Aziel Jackson (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Cristian RoldĂĄn (Seattle Sounders FC). |
| 90'+7' | Substitution | Substitution, Columbus Crew. Cesar Ruvalcaba replaces Mohamed Farsi. |
| 90'+14' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, Seattle Sounders FC 1, Columbus Crew 1. |
| 90'+14' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
Seattle Sounders FC goalkeeper Stefan Frei is "back home resting" after suffering a head/neck injury in second-half stoppage time of his team's 1-1 draw with the Columbus Crew on Sunday.
Seattle Sounders FC goalkeeper Stefan Frei is "back home resting" after suffering a head/neck injury in second-half stoppage time of his team's 1-1 draw with the Columbus Crew on Sunday.
The 39-year-old collided with Crew midfielder Amar SejdiÄ when looking to collect a floated-in free kick, prompting medical personnel to rush onto the pitch during the Sunday Night Soccer presented by Continental Tire clash.
Frei was eventually removed from the Lumen Field turf in an ambulance and taken to a local hospital for further evaluation.
"I'm incredibly grateful to all the staff that looked after me and happy to be back home resting now," Frei wrote on social media.
"What resonates is all the messages, calls and love I've received from so many of you. Thank you â truly. It means more than I can put into words."
On the sequence where SejdiÄ's knee inadvertently hit Frei, Sounders defender Jon Bell headed the ball away for a corner kick in the 98th minute.
While play could have continued, Seattle head coach Brian Schmetzer and Columbus head coach Wilfried Nancy encouraged referee Ismir Pekmic to end the match.
With only seconds remaining, both clubs agreed a final push for all three points wasn't worth it.
"Wilfried, I appreciate what he did because the ref wasn't going to stop the game," Schmetzer said. "Everybody knew that the game should have been stopped. Good on him. So thank you, Wilfried."
"I hope that everything's going to be okay with [Frei]," Nancy said. "Our job is not easy. When you see a situation like that, again, football is not the most important. We stay positive, and hopefully everything's going to be good for him."
As for the game itself, Rossi (27') opened the scoring for the Crew before Paul Rothrock (43') equalized for the Sounders just before halftime.
After Matchday 22, both clubs remain in the hunt for home-field advantage in the Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs.
Seattle are fifth in the Western Conference (30 points), while Columbus are fourth in the Eastern Conference (38 points).
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 2' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Ezequiel Ponce's (Houston Dynamo FC) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 69% misses to the left. |
| 2' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Felipe Andrade's (Houston Dynamo FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% goes over to the right. |
| 5' | Foul | Foul by Franco Escobar (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 6' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Amine Bassi's (Houston Dynamo FC) with right footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by Paddy McNair. |
| 8' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Milan Iloski's (San Diego FC) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 14% misses to the left. |
| 8' | ShotAtGoal | Milan Iloski (San Diego FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 7%. |
| 8' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Alex Mighten's (San Diego FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 7% is saved by Jonathan Bond. |
| 10' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (San Diego FC). Executed by Milan Iloski. |
| 11' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (San Diego FC). Executed by Milan Iloski. |
| 11' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Luca Bombino's (San Diego FC) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 1% misses to the left. |
| 12' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Alex Mighten's (San Diego FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 6% is blocked by Pablo Ortiz. |
| 16' | Foul | Brooklyn Raines (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by AnĂbal Godoy (San Diego FC). |
| 17' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Ezequiel Ponce's (Houston Dynamo FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 9% is saved by CJ dos Santos. |
| 17' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Houston Dynamo FC). Executed by Amine Bassi. |
| 25' | Goal | Goal! 1:0. Milan Iloski (San Diego FC) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 40% to the central bottom zone. Assisted by Onni Valakari, second assist by Luca Bombino. |
| 29' | Foul | José Artur (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Milan Iloski (San Diego FC). |
| 29' | Foul | Amine Bassi (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Milan Iloski (San Diego FC). |
| 32' | Foul | Onni Valakari (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by OndĆej Lingr (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 35' | Foul | Alex Mighten (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Felipe Andrade (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 36' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (San Diego FC). Executed by Milan Iloski. |
| 36' | Goal | Goal! 1:1. Lawrence Ennali (Houston Dynamo FC) scored with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 32% to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Amine Bassi. |
| 43' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (San Diego FC). Executed by Milan Iloski. |
| 45'+3' | Goal | Goal! 1:2. Franco Escobar (Houston Dynamo FC) scored with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% to the middle right zone. Assisted by Ethan Bartlow. |
| 45'+5' | Foul | Milan Iloski (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ethan Bartlow (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 45'+6' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, San Diego FC 1, Houston Dynamo FC 2. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: San Diego FC 1, Houston Dynamo FC 2. |
| 49' | Foul | Onni Valakari (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by OndĆej Lingr (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 51' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Anders Dreyer's (San Diego FC) with left footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% is saved by Jonathan Bond. |
| 53' | Foul | AnĂbal Godoy (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Brooklyn Raines (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 53' | Caution | OndĆej Lingr (Houston Dynamo FC) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 54' | Goal | Goal! 2:2. Luca Bombino (San Diego FC) scored with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 9% to the central zone. Assisted by Jeppe Tverskov, second assist by Onni Valakari. |
| 56' | Substitution | Substitution, San Diego FC. Ian Pilcher replaces Paddy McNair. |
| 56' | Substitution | Substitution, San Diego FC. Hirving Lozano replaces Alex Mighten. |
| 58' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Houston Dynamo FC). Executed by Amine Bassi. |
| 58' | Foul | Hirving Lozano (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Brooklyn Raines (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 58' | Caution | Brooklyn Raines (Houston Dynamo FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 60' | Offside | Offside, San Diego FC. Hirving Lozano is caught offside. |
| 61' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Hirving Lozano's (San Diego FC) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 4% is saved by Jonathan Bond. |
| 61' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (San Diego FC). Executed by Hirving Lozano. |
| 61' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Luca Bombino's (San Diego FC) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Lawrence Ennali. |
| 62' | Foul | Milan Iloski (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ethan Bartlow (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 62' | Caution | Ethan Bartlow (Houston Dynamo FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 62' | Substitution | Substitution, Houston Dynamo FC. Duane Holmes replaces Lawrence Ennali. |
| 67' | Goal | Goal! 3:2. Onni Valakari (San Diego FC) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 81% to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Anders Dreyer, second assist by Jeppe Tverskov. |
| 67' | ShotAtGoal | Anders Dreyer (San Diego FC) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 29%. |
| 71' | Foul | Brooklyn Raines (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Hirving Lozano (San Diego FC). |
| 71' | Offside | Offside, Houston Dynamo FC. Duane Holmes is caught offside. |
| 71' | GoalDisallowed | Ezequiel Ponce (Houston Dynamo FC) disallowed a goal due to offside. |
| 75' | Foul | Pablo Ortiz (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Milan Iloski (San Diego FC). |
| 76' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Hirving Lozano's (San Diego FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 16% goes over. |
| 77' | Substitution | Substitution, Houston Dynamo FC. Erik Dueñas replaces OndĆej Lingr. |
| 77' | Foul | Ezequiel Ponce (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ian Pilcher (San Diego FC). |
| 79' | Foul | Ezequiel Ponce (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by CJ dos Santos (San Diego FC). |
| 84' | Caution | CJ dos Santos (San Diego FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 87' | Goal | Goal! 3:3. Ezequiel Ponce (Houston Dynamo FC) scored from penalty with right footed shot with an xG of 77% to the central top zone. |
| 89' | Foul | Jeppe Tverskov (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ezequiel Ponce (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 90' | Substitution | Substitution, San Diego FC. TomĂĄs Ăngel replaces AnĂbal Godoy. |
| 90'+1' | Foul | Jeppe Tverskov (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Amine Bassi (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 90'+1' | Caution | Amine Bassi (Houston Dynamo FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 90'+2' | Foul | Hirving Lozano (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Duane Holmes (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 90'+2' | Caution | Duane Holmes (Houston Dynamo FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 90'+3' | Foul | Milan Iloski (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Erik Dueñas (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 90'+3' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Milan Iloski's (San Diego FC) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 5% is saved by Jonathan Bond. |
| 90'+7' | Foul | Milan Iloski (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Felipe Andrade (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 90'+10' | Goal | Goal! 3:4. Ezequiel Ponce (Houston Dynamo FC) scored with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 9% to the lower right zone. Assisted by Ethan Bartlow. |
| 90'+13' | Foul | Erik Dueñas (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Oscar Verhoeven (San Diego FC). |
| 90'+14' | Foul | Oscar Verhoeven (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Erik Dueñas (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 90'+14' | Caution | Erik Dueñas (Houston Dynamo FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 90'+15' | Substitution | Substitution, Houston Dynamo FC. Griffin Dorsey replaces Amine Bassi. |
| 90'+17' | Foul | Ian Pilcher (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ezequiel Ponce (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 90'+18' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, San Diego FC 3, Houston Dynamo FC 4. |
| 90'+18' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
MLS After Dark at its finest!
MLS After Dark at its finest!
Houston Dynamo FC striker Ezequiel Ponce scored his first brace for the club to complete an enthralling 4-3 comeback victory against Western Conference-leading San Diego FC at Snapdragon Stadium on Saturday night.
"It was our best performance to date. We brought the level of intensity, the heart, and we also brought the quality. And we put those two together, probably for the first time over the course of 90, 100 some minutes, whatever that game was," said head coach Ben Olsen post-match.
"We put it together. We were resilient. We kept coming back. And then to get the three points, it was just â this hopefully is the type of game that can change a season."
Trailing 3-2 in the second half, Ponce was determined to take a result back to Houston as he slipped behind the SDFC backline for a potential equalizing goal, only to be denied by Video Review due to Duane Holmes straying offside. But the 28-year-old Argentine would not be silenced.
Shortly after, Ponce was back on the attack, nicking the first touch on a soft backpass to goalkeeper CJ dos Santos and earning a penalty as the SDFC shot-stopper took out his legs. Following a lengthy delay for the stricken keeper, Ponce slammed his finish down the middle from the spot.
âHe was for me, he was the player of the match," said Olsen. "What I'm excited about is he looked very lively on the offensive end, and two goals really pushes a guy forward, who is paid to score goals frankly.â
Ensuring maximum drama, the club-record signing's second goal, the winner, came in the 100th minute. While center back Ethan Bartlow paraded forward through the center circle, Ponce stepped back onside before rolling his defender and placing a grass-cutter into the side netting from just inside the 18-yard box.
âI know he's been getting a lot of stick for not putting up the numbers that, you know, a big-money player does, and now he's starting to creep," said Olsen. "I think he's got a few in the last two games and that's where we need him.â
Coming back from a goal down twice in a match is never easy, but to do it while handing the Western Conference leaders their second-ever loss at home is even more notable.
âI think that just the resiliency over all of the group I felt pretty impressed by," noted Olsen. "To go down and then it just kept flip-flopping. And then to have something in the end there, I thought our fitness was impressive.
"I felt like we had more energy than they did towards the end. Sometimes that's coming from Houston in the summer. We get this beautiful breeze going on here. I think these guys feel like they can run for days. So, proud of 'em.â
Nobody embodied that perseverance more than Lawrence Ennali. The 23-year-old German winger tore his ACL last August after arriving at the club. On Saturday, he made his first MLS start, scoring his first goal since injuring himself against LAFC.
âWhat I've thought of him is that we've been waiting for him to come back for a year because he has moments like that," said Olsen.
"Show me a play that we've had in the past two and a half years where someone just broke out through in speed and transition and scored a goal. I could tell you when it happened, actually, one time in my tenure. It was with Ennali in LAFC before he got hurt. So this is what he can do, and in some ways, in a lot of ways, it's a piece that we've been missing for a while.â
The goalscorer himself felt similar emotions.
"Just a big relief," Ennali described his emotions upon scoring. "I remember getting injured on a similar pitch like today, a new pitch, and everything in LAFC in August last year. And nine months later, after a lot of hard work, commitment and discipline, of course, to come back and score on my starting XI debut, I would say, is just amazing. I'm very happy."
Helping overcome the first deficit of the night, Franco Escobar followed up Ennali's equalizer with the goal of the game to give Houston a 2-1 lead heading into halftime. The fullback doesn't score often, but when he does, it's usually a banger.
âI canât take credit for Franco beating two guys and shooting it off the bar," joked Olsen. "I canât take credit. Iâd like to, but I canât.â
By earning three points against the conference's best, Houston recorded back-to-back wins for the second time this season after their 1-0 victory over St. Louis CITY SC, also courtesy of a Ponce goal. As a result, the Dynamo jumped back above the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs line into eighth place in the Western Conference (7W-9L-5D), along with three other clubs also on 26 points.
"I just hope we can get a lot of confidence from the last two wins, not just today, also last weekend," said Ennali. "Keep the momentum, believe in ourselves, that everything is possible, and keep going."
Surely, Ponce finding fine form and Ennali delivering in their biggest win of the season is the best spark the Dynamo could ask for heading to Real Salt Lake next Saturday (9:30 pm ET | MLS Season Pass).
âWell, we'll see. This is the challenge, right? And what do we do with it?" Olsen asked rhetorically. "That's the challenge. Now we go to Salt Lake, and what do we do? Do we stay there? Do we stay where we can again, bring both sides of the game at the highest level, or our highest level?
"And then we give ourselves a chance. Sustaining that is something that I told the players, it can't always come from us, and me, and the staff. They have to decide that that's what they want. Hopefully, this can be a turning point in the season.â
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 2' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Johnny Russell's (Real Salt Lake) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 5% is blocked by Josh Yaro. |
| 4' | Foul | Noel Caliskan (Real Salt Lake) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Simon Becher (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 6' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Real Salt Lake). Executed by Pablo Ruiz. |
| 6' | Goal | Goal! 1:0. Noel Caliskan (Real Salt Lake) scored with right footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% to the top left corner. |
| 9' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Simon Becher's (St. Louis CITY SC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 10% is saved by Rafael Cabral. |
| 13' | Foul | Simon Becher (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Noel Caliskan (Real Salt Lake). |
| 16' | Foul | Pablo Ruiz (Real Salt Lake) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Tomas Ostrak (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 17' | Foul | Diogo Gonçalves (Real Salt Lake) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Conrad Wallem (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 17' | Caution | Conrad Wallem (St. Louis CITY SC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 19' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Real Salt Lake). Executed by Pablo Ruiz. |
| 19' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Justen Glad's (Real Salt Lake) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 8% is blocked by Conrad Wallem. |
| 21' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (St. Louis CITY SC). Executed by Marcel Hartel. |
| 21' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Cedric Teuchert's (St. Louis CITY SC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 10% is saved by Rafael Cabral. |
| 22' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Simon Becher's (St. Louis CITY SC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 13% is saved by Rafael Cabral. |
| 22' | Foul | Jaziel Orozco (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Zavier Gozo (Real Salt Lake). |
| 23' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Johnny Russell's (Real Salt Lake) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 49% is saved by Roman BĂŒrki. |
| 23' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. William Agada's (Real Salt Lake) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 30% is blocked by Jaziel Orozco. |
| 23' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Johnny Russell's (Real Salt Lake) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 22% is blocked by Jake Girdwood-Reich. |
| 24' | Foul | Johnny Russell (Real Salt Lake) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jaziel Orozco (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 25' | Foul | Tomas Ostrak (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Diogo Gonçalves (Real Salt Lake). |
| 25' | Foul | Jaziel Orozco (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Johnny Russell (Real Salt Lake). |
| 26' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (St. Louis CITY SC). Executed by Marcel Hartel. |
| 27' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. JoĂŁo Klauss's (St. Louis CITY SC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 20% goes over. |
| 31' | Foul | Diogo Gonçalves (Real Salt Lake) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Tomas Ostrak (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 32' | Foul | Josh Yaro (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Johnny Russell (Real Salt Lake). |
| 32' | Caution | Johnny Russell (Real Salt Lake) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 37' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Real Salt Lake). Executed by Pablo Ruiz. |
| 37' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Alexandros Katranis's (Real Salt Lake) with left footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% is saved by Roman BĂŒrki. |
| 40' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Johnny Russell's (Real Salt Lake) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 9% is saved by Roman BĂŒrki. |
| 40' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Real Salt Lake). Executed by Pablo Ruiz. |
| 41' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Justen Glad's (Real Salt Lake) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 9% goes over to the left. |
| 43' | Goal | Goal! 2:0. Diogo Gonçalves (Real Salt Lake) scored with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 6% to the top right corner. Assisted by William Agada, second assist by Justen Glad. |
| 45'+4' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. JoĂŁo Klauss's (St. Louis CITY SC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% is blocked by Sam Junqua. |
| 45'+4' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Marcel Hartel's (St. Louis CITY SC) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by Pablo Ruiz. |
| 45'+4' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Conrad Wallem's (St. Louis CITY SC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by Justen Glad. |
| 45'+4' | Offside | Offside, St. Louis CITY SC. Cedric Teuchert is caught offside. |
| 45'+5' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, Real Salt Lake 2, St. Louis CITY SC 0. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: Real Salt Lake 2, St. Louis CITY SC 0. |
| 48' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (St. Louis CITY SC). Executed by Marcel Hartel. |
| 48' | Foul | Jake Girdwood-Reich (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Nelson Palacio (Real Salt Lake). |
| 50' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Simon Becher's (St. Louis CITY SC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 7% is blocked by Sam Junqua. |
| 51' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (St. Louis CITY SC). Executed by Marcel Hartel. |
| 51' | Goal | Goal! 2:1. JoĂŁo Klauss (St. Louis CITY SC) scored with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 9% to the lower left central zone. Assisted by Marcel Hartel. |
| 52' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. William Agada's (Real Salt Lake) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% misses to the right. |
| 53' | Foul | William Agada (Real Salt Lake) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Josh Yaro (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 54' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Zavier Gozo's (Real Salt Lake) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 9% is saved by Roman BĂŒrki. |
| 58' | Foul | Nelson Palacio (Real Salt Lake) wins a free kick, after being fouled by JoĂŁo Klauss (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 59' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Alexandros Katranis's (Real Salt Lake) with left footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by Jake Girdwood-Reich. |
| 60' | Substitution | Substitution, Real Salt Lake. Dominik Marczuk replaces Johnny Russell. |
| 61' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (St. Louis CITY SC). Executed by Marcel Hartel. |
| 61' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Jaziel Orozco's (St. Louis CITY SC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 12% is blocked by Sam Junqua. |
| 62' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (St. Louis CITY SC). Executed by Marcel Hartel. |
| 63' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (St. Louis CITY SC). Executed by Marcel Hartel. |
| 63' | Substitution | Substitution, St. Louis CITY SC. Tyson Pearce replaces Tomas Ostrak. |
| 64' | Goal | Own goal! 3:1. Josh Yaro (St. Louis CITY SC) scored an own goal from the centre of the box. |
| 71' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Marcel Hartel's (St. Louis CITY SC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 15% goes over to the right. |
| 71' | Substitution | Substitution, St. Louis CITY SC. Célio Pompeu replaces Cedric Teuchert. |
| 72' | Substitution | Substitution, St. Louis CITY SC. Joseph Zalinsky replaces Tomas Totland. |
| 73' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Dominik Marczuk's (Real Salt Lake) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 4% is blocked by Jaziel Orozco. |
| 74' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Real Salt Lake). Executed by Pablo Ruiz. |
| 74' | Offside | Offside, Real Salt Lake. Zavier Gozo is caught offside. |
| 75' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. JoĂŁo Klauss's (St. Louis CITY SC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 9% is saved by Rafael Cabral. |
| 79' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. JoĂŁo Klauss's (St. Louis CITY SC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 5% goes over to the left. |
| 80' | Substitution | Substitution, St. Louis CITY SC. Mykhi Joyner replaces Simon Becher. |
| 80' | Substitution | Substitution, St. Louis CITY SC. Xande Silva replaces Jake Girdwood-Reich. |
| 81' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (St. Louis CITY SC). Executed by Marcel Hartel. |
| 81' | Goal | Goal! 3:2. Josh Yaro (St. Louis CITY SC) scored from the centre of the box with an xG of 44% to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Marcel Hartel. |
| 82' | Substitution | Substitution, Real Salt Lake. Brayan Vera replaces Alexandros Katranis. |
| 83' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Diogo Gonçalves's (Real Salt Lake) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 4% is blocked by Joseph Zalinsky. |
| 83' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. William Agada's (Real Salt Lake) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 10% goes over to the left. |
| 86' | Foul | Joseph Zalinsky (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by William Agada (Real Salt Lake). |
| 87' | Foul | Marcel Hartel (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Nelson Palacio (Real Salt Lake). |
| 87' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Jaziel Orozco's (St. Louis CITY SC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% misses to the left. |
| 89' | Foul | Mykhi Joyner (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Brayan Vera (Real Salt Lake). |
| 90' | Foul | Dominik Marczuk (Real Salt Lake) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Célio Pompeu (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 90'+2' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (St. Louis CITY SC). Executed by Marcel Hartel. |
| 90'+3' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (St. Louis CITY SC). Executed by Marcel Hartel. |
| 90'+3' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. JoĂŁo Klauss's (St. Louis CITY SC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 20% goes over to the left. |
| 90'+5' | Substitution | Substitution, Real Salt Lake. Ariath Piol replaces William Agada. |
| 90'+5' | Substitution | Substitution, Real Salt Lake. Braian Ojeda replaces Pablo Ruiz. |
| 90'+6' | Foul | Conrad Wallem (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Zavier Gozo (Real Salt Lake). |
| 90'+8' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. JoĂŁo Klauss's (St. Louis CITY SC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 21% misses to the right. |
| 90'+8' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
| 90'+8' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, Real Salt Lake 3, St. Louis CITY SC 2. |
The tragic, untimely passing of Portugal and Liverpool FC star Diogo Jota rocked the international soccer community this week.
The tragic, untimely passing of Portugal and Liverpool FC star Diogo Jota rocked the international soccer community this week.
Jota, who was killed in a car crash in Spain with his brother and fellow soccer player Andre Silva, was mourned as tributes poured in from all corners of the globe.
Major League Soccer was no exception, with the tragedy hitting particularly close to home for Real Salt Lake's Diogo Gonçalves.
The RSL midfielder is a former Portuguese youth international teammate of Jota; they featured on the same roster for 2019 UEFA Euro U-21 qualifiers.
So when Gonçalves scored in the 43rd minute of Saturday's 3-2 home win over St. Louis CITY SC, he paid tribute to Jota in the most fitting way possible: dropping to the pitch, sitting cross-legged and pretending to play a video game, just like the legendary Liverpool No. 20 celebrated so many of his goals.
The heartfelt gesture was replicated at GEODIS Park, where Hany Mukhtar and his Nashville SC teammates honored Jota after the German star scored a second-half, stoppage-time penalty kick goal to beat the Philadelphia Union by a 1-0 scoreline.
Additionally, the San Jose Earthquakes observed a moment of silence for Jota and Silva before Saturday's 1-1 draw with the New York Red Bulls.
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 2' | Goal | Goal! 1:0. Prince Owusu (CF Montréal) scored with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 16% to the lower left zone. |
| 10' | Foul | Samuel Piette (CF Montréal) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Marcelo Weigandt (Inter Miami CF). |
| 13' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Lionel Messi. |
| 13' | Foul | Sergio Busquets (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Caden Clark (CF Montréal). |
| 15' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Jordi Alba's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 12% is saved by Jonathan Sirois. |
| 15' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Lionel Messi's (Inter Miami CF) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 8% is blocked by Dante Sealy. |
| 17' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Lionel Messi's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 8% is blocked by Samuel Piette. |
| 18' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Tom Pearce's (CF MontrĂ©al) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 5% is saved by Ăscar Ustari. |
| 18' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Dante Sealy's (CF MontrĂ©al) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 9% is saved by Ăscar Ustari. |
| 19' | Offside | Offside, Inter Miami CF. Luis SuĂĄrez is caught offside. |
| 20' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Tadeo Allende's (Inter Miami CF) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 38% is saved by Jonathan Sirois. |
| 21' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Lionel Messi. |
| 24' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. BenjamĂn Cremaschi's (Inter Miami CF) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 26% is blocked by Dawid Bugaj. |
| 26' | Foul | Victor Loturi (CF Montréal) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Luis Suårez (Inter Miami CF). |
| 31' | Foul | Prince Owusu (CF Montréal) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Maximiliano Falcón (Inter Miami CF). |
| 33' | Goal | Goal! 1:1. Tadeo Allende (Inter Miami CF) scored with left footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Lionel Messi. |
| 35' | Foul | Jordi Alba (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Dante Sealy (CF Montréal). |
| 37' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Dante Sealy's (CF Montréal) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 13% goes over. |
| 37' | Foul | Lionel Messi (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Fernando Ălvarez (CF MontrĂ©al). |
| 39' | FreeKick | Free kick missed. Lionel Messi's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% goes over. |
| 40' | Goal | Goal! 1:2. Lionel Messi (Inter Miami CF) scored with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 15% to the middle left zone. Assisted by Luis Suårez, second assist by Tomås Avilés. |
| 45'+2' | Foul | Lionel Messi (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Fernando Ălvarez (CF MontrĂ©al). |
| 45'+2' | Caution | Fernando Ălvarez (CF MontrĂ©al) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 45'+3' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, CF Montréal 1, Inter Miami CF 2. |
| 46' | Substitution | Substitution, CF Montréal. George Campbell replaces Samuel Piette. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: CF Montréal 1, Inter Miami CF 2. |
| 49' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Tom Pearce's (CF MontrĂ©al) with left footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 5% is saved by Ăscar Ustari. |
| 50' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Prince Owusu's (CF MontrĂ©al) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 9% is saved by Ăscar Ustari. |
| 50' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (CF Montréal). Executed by Brandan Craig. |
| 50' | Foul | Maximiliano Falcón (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Prince Owusu (CF Montréal). |
| 53' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (CF Montréal). Executed by Tom Pearce. |
| 53' | ShotAtGoal | Prince Owusu (CF Montréal) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 32%. |
| 53' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Dante Sealy's (CF MontrĂ©al) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 53% is saved by Ăscar Ustari. |
| 53' | Foul | Jordi Alba (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Tom Pearce (CF Montréal). |
| 54' | Foul | Victor Loturi (CF Montréal) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sergio Busquets (Inter Miami CF). |
| 54' | Caution | Sergio Busquets (Inter Miami CF) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 57' | Foul | Foul by Caden Clark (CF Montréal). |
| 58' | Foul | Luis Suårez (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by George Campbell (CF Montréal). |
| 59' | ShotAtGoal | Sergio Busquets (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 13%. |
| 59' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Luis SuĂĄrez's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 21% misses to the left. |
| 59' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Dante Sealy's (CF Montréal) with left footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 6% misses to the left. |
| 60' | Goal | Goal! 1:3. Telasco Segovia (Inter Miami CF) scored with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 4% to the top right corner. Assisted by Tadeo Allende. |
| 62' | Goal | Goal! 1:4. Lionel Messi (Inter Miami CF) scored with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 51% to the top right corner. |
| 65' | Foul | Caden Clark (CF MontrĂ©al) wins a free kick, after being fouled by BenjamĂn Cremaschi (Inter Miami CF). |
| 65' | Foul | Maximiliano Falcón (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Prince Owusu (CF Montréal). |
| 66' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Tadeo Allende's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 25% is saved by Jonathan Sirois. |
| 66' | Foul | Victor Loturi (CF Montréal) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sergio Busquets (Inter Miami CF). |
| 67' | Foul | Victor Loturi (CF MontrĂ©al) wins a free kick, after being fouled by BenjamĂn Cremaschi (Inter Miami CF). |
| 68' | Foul | BenjamĂn Cremaschi (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Prince Owusu (CF MontrĂ©al). |
| 69' | Substitution | Substitution, CF Montréal. Bryce Duke replaces Dante Sealy. |
| 69' | Substitution | Substitution, CF Montréal. Aleksandr Guboglo replaces Tom Pearce. |
| 70' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Luis SuĂĄrez's (Inter Miami CF) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 30% is saved by Jonathan Sirois. |
| 70' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Prince Owusu's (CF MontrĂ©al) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 42% is saved by Ăscar Ustari. |
| 72' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. Baltasar RodrĂguez replaces Telasco Segovia. |
| 72' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. Federico Redondo replaces BenjamĂn Cremaschi. |
| 72' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. David MartĂnez replaces TomĂĄs AvilĂ©s. |
| 73' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (CF Montréal). Executed by Brandan Craig. |
| 73' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (CF Montréal). Executed by Brandan Craig. |
| 76' | Foul | Caden Clark (CF Montréal) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Marcelo Weigandt (Inter Miami CF). |
| 77' | Foul | Maximiliano Falcón (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Prince Owusu (CF Montréal). |
| 78' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Baltasar RodrĂguez's (Inter Miami CF) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% is saved by Jonathan Sirois. |
| 80' | Foul | Foul by Bryce Duke (CF Montréal). |
| 80' | Substitution | Substitution, CF Montréal. Hennadii Synchuk replaces Caden Clark. |
| 83' | Foul | Hennadii Synchuk (CF Montréal) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Lionel Messi (Inter Miami CF). |
| 83' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. FafĂ Picault replaces Tadeo Allende. |
| 84' | Foul | Victor Loturi (CF Montréal) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Federico Redondo (Inter Miami CF). |
| 85' | Substitution | Substitution, CF Montréal. Sunusi Ibrahim replaces Prince Owusu. |
| 87' | Foul | Bryce Duke (CF MontrĂ©al) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Baltasar RodrĂguez (Inter Miami CF). |
| 87' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. Ryan Sailor replaces Maximiliano FalcĂłn. |
| 88' | Foul | Hennadii Synchuk (CF MontrĂ©al) wins a free kick, after being fouled by David MartĂnez (Inter Miami CF). |
| 88' | Caution | David MartĂnez (Inter Miami CF) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 89' | FreeKick | Free kick blocked. Hennadii Synchuk's (CF Montréal) with left footed shot from the right wing with an xG of 5%. |
| 89' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (CF Montréal). Executed by Brandan Craig. |
| 90'+1' | GoalDisallowed | Lionel Messi (Inter Miami CF) disallowed a goal due to offside. |
| 90'+1' | Offside | Offside, Inter Miami CF. Lionel Messi is caught offside. |
| 90'+3' | Foul | Victor Loturi (CF Montréal) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jordi Alba (Inter Miami CF). |
| 90'+5' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Hennadii Synchuk's (CF MontrĂ©al) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 13% is saved by Ăscar Ustari. |
| 90'+6' | Foul | Sunusi Ibrahim (CF Montréal) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ryan Sailor (Inter Miami CF). |
| 90'+6' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Aleksandr Guboglo's (CF Montréal) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 6% misses to the left. |
| 90'+7' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
| 90'+7' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, CF Montréal 1, Inter Miami CF 4. |
After impressing on the world stage, Inter Miami CF came back to MLS with a bang on Saturday night.
After impressing on the world stage, Inter Miami CF came back to MLS with a bang on Saturday night.
In their first league match since their historic FIFA Club World Cup showing, the Herons earned a statement 4-1 win at CF Montréal behind Lionel Messi's brilliant 2g/1a performance and additional goals from Tadeo Allende and Telasco Segovia.
"It wasn't easy to get back into the competition after spending a month playing at the Club World Cup, and I think the players handled it perfectly," head coach Javier Mascherano said of his side's outing at Stade Saputo, where the Herons overcame an early Prince Owusu opener.
"The team had to work hard to turn it around, and they did an excellent job â right in line with the level we showed throughout the Club World Cup."
As was the case last month at the prestigious international tournament, Messi stole the show for Miami, scoring two trademark golazos and adding an assist that more than made up for an errant pass that led to Owusu's tally.
"I still enjoy watching him play," Mascherano said of the legendary Argentine No. 10. "As a coach, for me, it's a privilege to coach him."
Messi, who turned 38 in June, remains an elite difference-maker for the Herons, reaching 12g/7a on the season as he challenges to become the first-ever Landon Donovan MLS MVP repeat winner. He became the third player in league history, and first since Thierry Henry in 2012, to notch at least 2g/1a in three consecutive league matches.
"We have to understand that Leo is happy playing soccer, and every time he's in conditions to play, he'll play," Mascherano said. "He gives us an advantage and we want to use it."
Perhaps most importantly, Miami's display wasnât entirely on the shoulders of Messi. Luis SuĂĄrez picked up his eighth assist of the season, while Allende and Segovia chipped in strikes of their own.
"It was a great effort, a strong performance by the team overall," Allende told reporters. "As for my goal, Iâm really happy to have contributed and to add another one.
"Honestly, the second half was much better than the first. We corrected a lot of things we had been struggling with earlier, and that led us to the win."
With Saturday's result, the Herons made it three straight wins in the league as they sit in sixth place in the Eastern Conference â but with at least three games in hand over all five teams above them in the standings.
Last year's record-setting Supporters' Shield winners will play five more MLS games in July as they look to make up ground and build their case for MLS Cup contention.
"We now have a lot of games coming up in a short span, so weâre going to need the entire squad â every player has to be ready when called upon. Thatâs what itâs all about," said Mascherano.
"Iâll say it again: This was a very important match, especially considering MontrĂ©alâs form, they were coming in strong. Regardless of how the match unfolded, I think the team rose to the occasion, played a great game, and deserved the win."
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 1' | Foul | Andy NĂĄjar (Nashville SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kai Wagner (Philadelphia Union). |
| 1' | Foul | Alex Muyl (Nashville SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jakob Glesnes (Philadelphia Union). |
| 3' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Alex Muyl's (Nashville SC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 5% goes over. |
| 5' | Foul | Sam Surridge (Nashville SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Olwethu Makhanya (Philadelphia Union). |
| 7' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Nashville SC). Executed by Hany Mukhtar. |
| 8' | Foul | Bruno Damiani (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Edvard Tagseth (Nashville SC). |
| 10' | Foul | Bruno Damiani (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Daniel Lovitz (Nashville SC). |
| 11' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Indiana Vassilev's (Philadelphia Union) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 5% misses to the right. |
| 13' | Foul | Alex Muyl (Nashville SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Bruno Damiani (Philadelphia Union). |
| 15' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Hany Mukhtar's (Nashville SC) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 15% is saved by Andre Blake. |
| 15' | ShotAtGoal | Hany Mukhtar (Nashville SC) hits the left post from the centre of the box with an xG of 18%. |
| 15' | Foul | Olivier Mbaizo (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sam Surridge (Nashville SC). |
| 21' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Alex Muyl's (Nashville SC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 14% is saved by Andre Blake. |
| 21' | Offside | Offside, Nashville SC. Daniel Lovitz is caught offside. |
| 22' | Foul | Bruno Damiani (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Patrick Yazbek (Nashville SC). |
| 24' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Bruno Damiani's (Philadelphia Union) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 11% is blocked by Jeisson Palacios. |
| 24' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Philadelphia Union). Executed by Kai Wagner. |
| 25' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Jakob Glesnes's (Philadelphia Union) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Jonathan Pérez. |
| 26' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Jonathan Pérez's (Nashville SC) with left footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% goes over to the left. |
| 27' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Sam Surridge's (Nashville SC) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 12% goes over. |
| 30' | Foul | Cavan Sullivan (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Patrick Yazbek (Nashville SC). |
| 31' | Foul | Joe Willis (Nashville SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jakob Glesnes (Philadelphia Union). |
| 38' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Cavan Sullivan's (Philadelphia Union) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 7% misses to the right. |
| 38' | Foul | Indiana Vassilev (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jeisson Palacios (Nashville SC). |
| 40' | Foul | Jovan Lukic (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Hany Mukhtar (Nashville SC). |
| 43' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Hany Mukhtar's (Nashville SC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 10% is blocked by Jakob Glesnes. |
| 45'+2' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Nashville SC). Executed by Hany Mukhtar. |
| 45'+2' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Jeisson Palacios's (Nashville SC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 12% is blocked by Jakob Glesnes. |
| 45'+2' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Daniel Lovitz's (Nashville SC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 5% goes over. |
| 45'+4' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, Nashville SC 0, Philadelphia Union 0. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: Nashville SC 0, Philadelphia Union 0. |
| 46' | Foul | Patrick Yazbek (Nashville SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Cavan Sullivan (Philadelphia Union). |
| 46' | Caution | Cavan Sullivan (Philadelphia Union) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 50' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Chris Donovan's (Philadelphia Union) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 55% is saved by Joe Willis. |
| 51' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Nashville SC). Executed by Hany Mukhtar. |
| 51' | ShotAtGoal | Sam Surridge (Nashville SC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 23%. |
| 52' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Nashville SC). Executed by Hany Mukhtar. |
| 55' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Jovan Lukic's (Philadelphia Union) with right footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 6% goes over. |
| 58' | Offside | Offside, Nashville SC. Hany Mukhtar is caught offside. |
| 60' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Bruno Damiani's (Philadelphia Union) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 10% is saved by Joe Willis. |
| 60' | Foul | Edvard Tagseth (Nashville SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Bruno Damiani (Philadelphia Union). |
| 61' | Substitution | Substitution, Philadelphia Union. Tai Baribo replaces Chris Donovan. |
| 61' | Substitution | Substitution, Philadelphia Union. Ben Bender replaces Cavan Sullivan. |
| 62' | Foul | Hany Mukhtar (Nashville SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jovan Lukic (Philadelphia Union). |
| 63' | Foul | Tai Baribo (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jonathan Pérez (Nashville SC). |
| 63' | Caution | Jonathan Pérez (Nashville SC) is shown the red card for the foul. |
| 71' | Foul | Andy NĂĄjar (Nashville SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kai Wagner (Philadelphia Union). |
| 71' | Caution | Kai Wagner (Philadelphia Union) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 72' | Substitution | Substitution, Philadelphia Union. Alejandro Bedoya replaces Indiana Vassilev. |
| 73' | Foul | Sam Surridge (Nashville SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jakob Glesnes (Philadelphia Union). |
| 73' | Caution | Jakob Glesnes (Philadelphia Union) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 74' | Foul | Tai Baribo (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jeisson Palacios (Nashville SC). |
| 76' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Tai Baribo's (Philadelphia Union) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 12% goes over. |
| 79' | Foul | Andy NĂĄjar (Nashville SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ben Bender (Philadelphia Union). |
| 79' | Caution | Ben Bender (Philadelphia Union) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 79' | Substitution | Substitution, Nashville SC. Ahmed Qasem replaces Alex Muyl. |
| 82' | Substitution | Substitution, Nashville SC. Josh Bauer replaces Andy NĂĄjar. |
| 83' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Philadelphia Union). Executed by Kai Wagner. |
| 83' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Bruno Damiani's (Philadelphia Union) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 4% is blocked by Jeisson Palacios. |
| 83' | Offside | Offside, Philadelphia Union. Alejandro Bedoya is caught offside. |
| 84' | Foul | Sam Surridge (Nashville SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Olwethu Makhanya (Philadelphia Union). |
| 87' | Foul | Bruno Damiani (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Edvard Tagseth (Nashville SC). |
| 88' | ShotAtGoal | Kai Wagner (Philadelphia Union) hits the right post from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2%. |
| 89' | Caution | Edvard Tagseth (Nashville SC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 89' | Foul | Bruno Damiani (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Edvard Tagseth (Nashville SC). |
| 90' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Danley Jean Jacques's (Philadelphia Union) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 7% misses to the right. |
| 90' | Substitution | Substitution, Nashville SC. Bryan Acosta replaces Patrick Yazbek. |
| 90' | Substitution | Substitution, Nashville SC. Teal Bunbury replaces Sam Surridge. |
| 90'+7' | Foul | Hany Mukhtar (Nashville SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Olwethu Makhanya (Philadelphia Union). |
| 90'+11' | Goal | Goal! 1:0. Hany Mukhtar (Nashville SC) scored from penalty with right footed shot with an xG of 77% to the central top zone. |
| 90'+12' | ShotAtGoal | Danley Jean Jacques (Philadelphia Union) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 38%. |
| 90'+13' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Philadelphia Union). Executed by Kai Wagner. |
| 90'+13' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, Nashville SC 1, Philadelphia Union 0. |
| 90'+13' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
As the adage in soccer goes: If youâre good enough, youâre old enough.
As the adage in soccer goes: If youâre good enough, youâre old enough.
The time finally arrived to unleash Philadelphia Union wunderkind Cavan Sullivan, who made a historic first MLS start at Nashville SC on Saturday evening.
At 15 years and 280 days old, Sullivan became the second-youngest player in MLS history to start a match, staying intertwined with Freddy Adu (14 years, 334 days).
Sullivan played the first 60 minutes before exiting for Ben Bender with the match scoreless. The homegrown midfielder completed three of his five passes before a late Hany Mukhtar penalty conversion gave Nashville a 1-0 win in stoppage time.
âWe tried to roll Cavan out in a little bit more of a wingback position with the ball,â Union head coach Bradley Carnell said postgame. âAnd I think he got one or two looks in the first half where in a transition, we could start creating something.
âCavanâs a natural counterpresser of the ball, so heâs busy. These experiences are good for him.â
Sullivan broke one of Adu's accomplishments with his first groundbreaking piece of league history just under a year ago as the youngest-ever debutant at 14 years and 293 days old.
Taking on a thriving Nashville SC now carrying a 14-game unbeaten run across all competitions, Sullivanâs first start came in one of the toughest environments in the league at GEODIS Park.
Sullivan also experienced another MLS rite of passage, taking his first yellow card just after halftime.
âOn the other side, just calm everybody down,â Carnell continued. âBecause yeah, thereâs a lot of hype around Cavan, and at times he gets muscled off the ball, which is totally natural. So heâs not quite where he needs to be from a physical standpoint, but heâs a very talented kid, and I think this was a good indicator of where Cavan is."
The narrow loss dropped Philadelphia from first to third in the Eastern Conference and Supporters' Shield standings, but only two points off new leader FC Cincinnati. Sullivan's next milestone could be getting on the scoresheet for the first time in MLS.
âWe just need to now progress him and make sure weâre not putting him in any way under pressure," Carnell said. "Cavanâs performing right where he needs to be."
Could that first goal contribution come soon? Philadelphia are set for back-to-back faceoffs with rivals New York Red Bulls in the US Open Cup quarterfinals on Wednesday, and again in league play on July 12 (7:30 pm ET | MLS Season Pass).
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 1' | Foul | Joseph Paintsil (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jeevan Badwal (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 2' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Gabriel Pec's (LA Galaxy) with left footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% is saved by Yohei Takaoka. |
| 2' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (LA Galaxy). Executed by Joseph Paintsil. |
| 2' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Edwin Cerrillo's (LA Galaxy) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% is saved by Yohei Takaoka. |
| 2' | Goal | Goal! 1:0. Matheus Nascimento (LA Galaxy) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 41% to the bottom left corner. |
| 6' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (LA Galaxy). Executed by Marco Reus. |
| 8' | Foul | Tristan Blackmon (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Matheus Nascimento (LA Galaxy). |
| 10' | Offside | Offside, LA Galaxy. Joseph Paintsil is caught offside. |
| 11' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (LA Galaxy). Executed by Diego FagĂșndez. |
| 14' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Ădier Ocampo's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 8% goes over to the right. |
| 15' | Foul | Joseph Paintsil (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Tate Johnson (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 18' | Offside | Offside, LA Galaxy. Matheus Nascimento is caught offside. |
| 18' | Caution | Matheus Nascimento (LA Galaxy) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 19' | Foul | Maya Yoshida (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Daniel RĂos (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 20' | Foul | JuliĂĄn Aude (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ădier Ocampo (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 21' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Joseph Paintsil's (LA Galaxy) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 10% is saved by Yohei Takaoka. |
| 24' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (LA Galaxy). Executed by Diego FagĂșndez. |
| 24' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Maya Yoshida's (LA Galaxy) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 7% goes over to the left. |
| 26' | Foul | JuliĂĄn Aude (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ădier Ocampo (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 32' | Foul | Ădier Ocampo (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by JuliĂĄn Aude (LA Galaxy). |
| 35' | Foul | Gabriel Pec (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Mathias Laborda (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 35' | Caution | Mathias Laborda (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 38' | Foul | Mathias Laborda (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Joseph Paintsil (LA Galaxy). |
| 40' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Pedro Vite's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 5% is blocked by Edwin Cerrillo. |
| 42' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Joseph Paintsil's (LA Galaxy) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 5% is saved by Yohei Takaoka. |
| 43' | Foul | Gabriel Pec (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jean Claude Ngando (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 45'+3' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). Executed by Pedro Vite. |
| 45'+3' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Tristan Blackmon's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 16% goes over to the left. |
| 45'+4' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, LA Galaxy 1, Vancouver Whitecaps FC 0. |
| 46' | Substitution | Substitution, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Jayden Nelson replaces Mathias Laborda. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: LA Galaxy 1, Vancouver Whitecaps FC 0. |
| 47' | Foul | Jayden Nelson (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Diego FagĂșndez (LA Galaxy). |
| 48' | FreeKick | Free kick saved. Pedro Vite's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 10% is saved by Novak Micovic. |
| 49' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). Executed by Pedro Vite. |
| 49' | Foul | Joseph Paintsil (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jayden Nelson (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 55' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). Executed by Pedro Vite. |
| 55' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Jayden Nelson's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Diego FagĂșndez. |
| 55' | Foul | Novak Micovic (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jayden Nelson (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 55' | Caution | Jayden Nelson (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 57' | Foul | Tate Johnson (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Gabriel Pec (LA Galaxy). |
| 60' | Goal | Goal! 2:0. Joseph Paintsil (LA Galaxy) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 16% to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Marco Reus, second assist by Gabriel Pec. |
| 62' | Foul | Matheus Nascimento (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Tristan Blackmon (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 64' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). Executed by Pedro Vite. |
| 66' | Foul | Edwin Cerrillo (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Tate Johnson (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 68' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (LA Galaxy). Executed by Marco Reus. |
| 69' | Foul | Gabriel Pec (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Emmanuel Sabbi (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 71' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). Executed by Pedro Vite. |
| 71' | ShotAtGoal | Emmanuel Sabbi (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 17%. |
| 71' | Foul | Joseph Paintsil (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ădier Ocampo (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 72' | Caution | Ădier Ocampo (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 73' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (LA Galaxy). Executed by Gabriel Pec. |
| 73' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Maya Yoshida's (LA Galaxy) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 8% is blocked by Joseph Paintsil. |
| 73' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Matheus Nascimento's (LA Galaxy) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 28% is blocked by Daniel RĂos. |
| 73' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Joseph Paintsil's (LA Galaxy) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 20% is blocked by Ranko VeselinoviÄ. |
| 73' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Miki Yamane's (LA Galaxy) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% is saved by Yohei Takaoka. |
| 74' | Foul | Maya Yoshida (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ranko VeselinoviÄ (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 74' | Caution | Ranko VeselinoviÄ (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 77' | Goal | Goal! 3:0. Joseph Paintsil (LA Galaxy) scored from penalty with right footed shot with an xG of 77% to the middle left zone. |
| 78' | Substitution | Substitution, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. BjĂžrn Utvik replaces Jean Claude Ngando. |
| 78' | Substitution | Substitution, LA Galaxy. Mauricio Cuevas replaces Miki Yamane. |
| 78' | Substitution | Substitution, LA Galaxy. John Nelson replaces JuliĂĄn Aude. |
| 78' | Substitution | Substitution, LA Galaxy. Lucas Sanabria replaces Matheus Nascimento. |
| 79' | Substitution | Substitution, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Nelson Pierre replaces Daniel RĂos. |
| 83' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). Executed by Pedro Vite. |
| 84' | Foul | Lucas Sanabria (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jayden Nelson (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 86' | Foul | Diego FagĂșndez (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by BjĂžrn Utvik (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 86' | Caution | BjĂžrn Utvik (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 87' | Substitution | Substitution, LA Galaxy. Christian RamĂrez replaces Marco Reus. |
| 88' | Foul | Jeevan Badwal (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Gabriel Pec (LA Galaxy). |
| 90' | Substitution | Substitution, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Jackson Castro replaces Pedro Vite. |
| 90' | Substitution | Substitution, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Damir Kreilach replaces Emmanuel Sabbi. |
| 90' | Substitution | Substitution, LA Galaxy. Isaiah Parente replaces Diego FagĂșndez. |
| 90'+1' | Foul | Mauricio Cuevas (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jayden Nelson (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 90'+2' | Caution | Jayden Nelson (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) is shown the second yellow (red) card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 90'+6' | Foul | Ranko VeselinoviÄ (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Isaiah Parente (LA Galaxy). |
| 90'+8' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). Executed by Jackson Castro. |
| 90'+8' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, LA Galaxy 3, Vancouver Whitecaps FC 0. |
| 90'+8' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
Joseph Paintsil had his best performance of the 2025 season Friday night, scoring a brace in LA Galaxyâs 3-0 win over Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
His mother gets the assist.
Joseph Paintsil had his best performance of the 2025 season Friday night, scoring a brace in LA Galaxyâs 3-0 win over Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
His mother gets the assist.
âAs you can see I was also doing everything for my mom today and my kid, and I was putting more effort, running everywhere to defend, and I knew that itâs going to happen, it's really going to happenâ Paintsil said after the match, the first his mother has been to in more than a decade.
"She was in Belgium when I came to LA, so she couldnât also see me play, so I think itâs an amazing moment for me and for my family that I just had these two goals, and I really thank God for everything.â
Paintsil enjoyed a breakout inaugural season in MLS last season. He had 10g/10a during the regular season, and scored another four goals in the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs, helping the Galaxy win MLS Cup 2024.
But that form hasnât carried over to this season, with Paintsil scoring just once in his first 13 matches. But a pair of goals against the Whitecaps could be the jumping-off point he needed.
âI think with anybody, whether itâs a goal scorer or shooter in basketball, with anybody, once you find your rhythm, and you get the confidence and you get that flow, you hope things start to drop for you,â LA Galaxy coach Greg Vanney said. âI feel like with Joe, I feel like tonight was a good night, and weâll see if we can start to build some momentum with him. Itâs a good thing for him for sure.â
Matheus Nascimento got the party started early with his second goal of the season before Paintsil doubled the Galaxyâs lead on the hour mark and added his second from the penalty spot in the 77th minute to secure what Vanney called âour most complete game on the year.â
Marco Reus was again instrumental in the win, setting up Paintsil with a no-look pass to make it 2-0. The German veteran now has 11 goal contributions (4g/7a) in his last 11 matches played.
âHeâs smarter than everybody else. Thatâs what it comes down to. He sees the game. He knows whatâs happening in the game. He knows what the next play looks like. He knows what you should be doing, the next guy should be doing, the defender,â Vanney said.
âThe game is already flowing through his brain. So he can play in anticipation when the rest of the players are playing in the moment. Heâs already played out whatâs going to happen next, next and next, right? So he can kind of play at his own rhythm and his own rhythm is faster still than everybody else's. Itâs a joy to watch.â
The Galaxy remain at the bottom of the Western Conference with 12 points from 21 matches, but theyâve secured eight points from their last five matches (2W-1L-2D) ahead of hosting D.C. United on July 12 (10:30 pm ET | MLS Season Pass).
And Paintsil's mother is staying in LA for the next four months.
âTonight is a little bit of an exclamation point on what weâre capable of doing,â Vanney said. âBut we have a lot of things to do from us to continue to build momentum with this group of players.â
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 1' | Foul | NicolĂĄs Romero (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Petar Musa (FC Dallas). |
| 2' | Foul | Luciano Acosta (FC Dallas) wins a free kick, after being fouled by NicolĂĄs Romero (Minnesota United FC). |
| 4' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Julian Gressel's (Minnesota United FC) with right footed shot from the right wing with an xG of 3% goes over to the right. |
| 5' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Kelvin Yeboah's (Minnesota United FC) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 21% is saved by Maarten Paes. |
| 6' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Petar Musa's (FC Dallas) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 5% misses to the right. |
| 10' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Carlos Harvey's (Minnesota United FC) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 5% is saved by Maarten Paes. |
| 10' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Minnesota United FC). Executed by Julian Gressel. |
| 11' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Minnesota United FC). Executed by JoaquĂn Pereyra. |
| 12' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Minnesota United FC). Executed by Julian Gressel. |
| 15' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Logan Farrington's (FC Dallas) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 20% is saved by Dayne St. Clair. |
| 15' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Shaq Moore's (FC Dallas) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 23% goes over. |
| 17' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Tani Oluwaseyi's (Minnesota United FC) with left footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 7% misses to the right. |
| 21' | Offside | Offside, FC Dallas. Petar Musa is caught offside. |
| 22' | Foul | Lalas Abubakar (FC Dallas) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kelvin Yeboah (Minnesota United FC). |
| 23' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Tani Oluwaseyi's (Minnesota United FC) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% is saved by Maarten Paes. |
| 24' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. JoaquĂn Pereyra's (Minnesota United FC) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 6% goes over to the right. |
| 24' | Foul | Kaick Ferreira (FC Dallas) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Robin Lod (Minnesota United FC). |
| 25' | Foul | Shaq Moore (FC Dallas) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Anthony Markanich (Minnesota United FC). |
| 25' | Foul | Michael Boxall (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Petar Musa (FC Dallas). |
| 27' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Robin Lod's (Minnesota United FC) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 2% goes over to the left. |
| 27' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. JoaquĂn Pereyra's (Minnesota United FC) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 6% is blocked by Sebastien Ibeagha. |
| 28' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Minnesota United FC). Executed by Julian Gressel. |
| 28' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. NicolĂĄs Romero's (Minnesota United FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 10% goes over. |
| 29' | Foul | Petar Musa (FC Dallas) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Michael Boxall (Minnesota United FC). |
| 32' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Sebastian Lletget's (FC Dallas) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 7% is blocked by Carlos Harvey. |
| 34' | Foul | Kelvin Yeboah (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Shaq Moore (FC Dallas). |
| 35' | Goal | Goal! 0:1. Carlos Harvey (Minnesota United FC) scored with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 60% to the lower left central zone. Assisted by Julian Gressel. |
| 38' | Foul | Sebastian Lletget (FC Dallas) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Tani Oluwaseyi (Minnesota United FC). |
| 38' | Caution | Tani Oluwaseyi (Minnesota United FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 39' | Foul | Kelvin Yeboah (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Petar Musa (FC Dallas). |
| 42' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Tani Oluwaseyi's (Minnesota United FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 7% is blocked by Lalas Abubakar. |
| 42' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Tani Oluwaseyi's (Minnesota United FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 9% is blocked by Sebastien Ibeagha. |
| 42' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Minnesota United FC). Executed by Julian Gressel. |
| 43' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. NicolĂĄs Romero's (Minnesota United FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 5% is blocked by Shaq Moore. |
| 43' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Minnesota United FC). Executed by JoaquĂn Pereyra. |
| 43' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. NicolĂĄs Romero's (Minnesota United FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 30% misses to the left. |
| 44' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Luciano Acosta's (FC Dallas) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 29% is saved by Dayne St. Clair. |
| 45'+2' | Foul | Kaick Ferreira (FC Dallas) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kelvin Yeboah (Minnesota United FC). |
| 45'+2' | Caution | Kelvin Yeboah (Minnesota United FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 45'+3' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, FC Dallas 0, Minnesota United FC 1. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: FC Dallas 0, Minnesota United FC 1. |
| 47' | Foul | Anthony Markanich (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Shaq Moore (FC Dallas). |
| 47' | Caution | Shaq Moore (FC Dallas) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 48' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Anthony Markanich's (Minnesota United FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 36% is saved by Maarten Paes. |
| 49' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Kaick Ferreira's (FC Dallas) with right footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% is saved by Dayne St. Clair. |
| 51' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (FC Dallas). Executed by Luciano Acosta. |
| 51' | Foul | Kelvin Yeboah (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sebastian Lletget (FC Dallas). |
| 53' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (FC Dallas). Executed by Luciano Acosta. |
| 55' | Foul | Carlos Harvey (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sebastian Lletget (FC Dallas). |
| 57' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Minnesota United FC). Executed by Julian Gressel. |
| 58' | Goal | Goal! 0:2. Anthony Markanich (Minnesota United FC) scored with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 48% to the lower left central zone. Assisted by Tani Oluwaseyi, second assist by Michael Boxall. |
| 59' | Substitution | Substitution, FC Dallas. Ramiro Benetti replaces Kaick Ferreira. |
| 59' | Substitution | Substitution, FC Dallas. Pedro Martins replaces Sebastian Lletget. |
| 60' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (FC Dallas). Executed by Luciano Acosta. |
| 62' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Shaq Moore's (FC Dallas) with right footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% is saved by Dayne St. Clair. |
| 62' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Ramiro Benetti's (FC Dallas) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% goes over to the left. |
| 64' | Foul | JoaquĂn Pereyra (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Luciano Acosta (FC Dallas). |
| 64' | Substitution | Substitution, Minnesota United FC. Owen Gene replaces Kelvin Yeboah. |
| 64' | Substitution | Substitution, Minnesota United FC. Bongokuhle Hlongwane replaces Tani Oluwaseyi. |
| 65' | Foul | Michael Boxall (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Pedro Martins (FC Dallas). |
| 71' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (FC Dallas). Executed by Patrickson Delgado. |
| 71' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Logan Farrington's (FC Dallas) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 17% goes over. |
| 73' | Goal | Goal! 1:2. Logan Farrington (FC Dallas) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 10% to the middle right zone. Assisted by Petar Musa. |
| 75' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Bongokuhle Hlongwane's (Minnesota United FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 5% goes over. |
| 76' | ShotAtGoal | Patrickson Delgado (FC Dallas) hits the cross bar from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3%. |
| 78' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Petar Musa's (FC Dallas) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 5% is saved by Dayne St. Clair. |
| 80' | Substitution | Substitution, Minnesota United FC. Jefferson Diaz replaces NicolĂĄs Romero. |
| 82' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Patrickson Delgado's (FC Dallas) with right footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by Robin Lod. |
| 82' | ShotAtGoal | Luciano Acosta (FC Dallas) hits the cross bar from the centre of the box with an xG of 28%. |
| 86' | Foul | Shaq Moore (FC Dallas) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Anthony Markanich (Minnesota United FC). |
| 86' | Substitution | Substitution, Minnesota United FC. Sang Bin Jeong replaces Julian Gressel. |
| 87' | Substitution | Substitution, Minnesota United FC. Morris Duggan replaces Anthony Markanich. |
| 89' | Foul | Marco Farfan (FC Dallas) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Carlos Harvey (Minnesota United FC). |
| 89' | Substitution | Substitution, FC Dallas. Samuel Sarver replaces Marco Farfan. |
| 89' | Foul | Sang Bin Jeong (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Samuel Sarver (FC Dallas). |
| 90' | Substitution | Substitution, FC Dallas. Ălvaro Augusto replaces Patrickson Delgado. |
| 90'+1' | Foul | Shaq Moore (FC Dallas) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Morris Duggan (Minnesota United FC). |
| 90'+3' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Minnesota United FC). Executed by Sang Bin Jeong. |
| 90'+6' | ShotAtGoal | Shaq Moore (FC Dallas) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 4%. |
| 90'+7' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, FC Dallas 1, Minnesota United FC 2. |
| 90'+7' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
With another impressive away result in their July 4 clash at FC Dallas, Minnesota United FC look more like a true Western Conference contender with each passing week.
With another impressive away result in their July 4 clash at FC Dallas, Minnesota United FC look more like a true Western Conference contender with each passing week.
The Loons earned all three points with a 2-1 victory at Toyota Stadium thanks to goals from Carlos Harvey (35') and Anthony Markanich (58'), solidifying their hold on the No. 3 spot on the West table.
Their 37 points through 21 matches (10W-4L-7D record) also leave Minnesota within armâs reach of Vancouver and expansion side San Diego FC for the West's top seed.
âTonight you saw the best of us, I would say,â head coach Eric Ramsay said postgame. âWe connected a lot of passes, played with real intent to attack, and found the space in behind.â
With their fifth road victory of the season, Minnesota now boast the third-best away record in MLS (5W-2L-4D), trailing only Philadelphia and Cincinnati â both Supportersâ Shield contenders.
That strong form away from the friendly confines of Allianz Field is a key reason the Loons now find themselves in prime position for a top-four seed and hosting rights in the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs.
âIt is so important that we close this section of the season within touching distance of the top teams and we keep our heads above water,â Ramsay said.
âTonight was the first step of what I hope will be a run of form where we can continue to keep pace points-wise, but really improve from a performance perspective.â
Friday's result required a pair of timely goals and some stout defending against FC Dallas' potent attacking duo of Petar Musa and Luciano Acosta.
Ramsay had no shortage of praise for the challenge the pair presented, especially considering the conditions on the road, including the heat and travel. The Loons also had to withstand waves of second-half pressure from the hosts, who nearly equalized several times down the stretch.
âIt is no small achievement to have done what we have done tonight, to keep those two relatively quiet,â said Ramsay. âThey are relatively unpredictable and both of those guys can hurt you in an instant.â
Minnesota now head home for a US Open Cup quarterfinal on Tuesday (8 pm ET | Paramount+), where theyâll host Chicago Fire FC, and another dangerous duo in Hugo Cuypers and Philip Zinckernagel.
âEveryone looks at the Open Cup as a competition that we really want to put lots of energy into and a real focus in progressing,â said Ramsay of the upcoming challenge. âWeâve obviously got a clean run of home games as a route to the final, so I want to make sure we pour everything into Tuesday.â
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 1' | Foul | Baltasar RodrĂguez (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Brayan Ceballos (New England Revolution). |
| 2' | ShotAtGoal | Tadeo Allende (Inter Miami CF) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 2%. |
| 2' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Baltasar RodrĂguez's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 5% goes over. |
| 3' | Foul | Foul by Peyton Miller (New England Revolution). |
| 5' | Foul | Brayan Ceballos (New England Revolution) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Baltasar RodrĂguez (Inter Miami CF). |
| 6' | Foul | Alhassan Yusuf (New England Revolution) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Tadeo Allende (Inter Miami CF). |
| 7' | Offside | Offside, New England Revolution. Matt Polster is caught offside. |
| 8' | Foul | Marcelo Weigandt (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Peyton Miller (New England Revolution). |
| 9' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Lionel Messi. |
| 12' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Baltasar RodrĂguez's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 10% misses to the right. |
| 13' | Foul | Tadeo Allende (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Alhassan Yusuf (New England Revolution). |
| 18' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Luis SuĂĄrez's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 14% is blocked by Mamadou Fofana. |
| 18' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Lionel Messi. |
| 18' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Jordi Alba's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% misses to the right. |
| 21' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Alhassan Yusuf's (New England Revolution) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 5% is saved by Ăscar Ustari. |
| 26' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Luca Langoni's (New England Revolution) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 13% misses to the right. |
| 27' | Goal | Goal! 0:1. Lionel Messi (Inter Miami CF) scored with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 19% to the lower left zone. |
| 32' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Lionel Messi's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 8% misses to the right. |
| 34' | Foul | Brayan Ceballos (New England Revolution) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Baltasar RodrĂguez (Inter Miami CF). |
| 34' | Caution | Baltasar RodrĂguez (Inter Miami CF) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 35' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (New England Revolution). Executed by Carles Gil. |
| 38' | Goal | Goal! 0:2. Lionel Messi (Inter Miami CF) scored with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 12% to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Sergio Busquets. |
| 40' | Foul | Carles Gil (New England Revolution) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Federico Redondo (Inter Miami CF). |
| 41' | Foul | Baltasar RodrĂguez (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Brandon Bye (New England Revolution). |
| 43' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Leo Campana's (New England Revolution) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by Federico Redondo. |
| 45'+2' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Leo Campana's (New England Revolution) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 12% is saved by Ăscar Ustari. |
| 45'+2' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (New England Revolution). Executed by Carles Gil. |
| 45'+2' | Foul | Lionel Messi (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Mamadou Fofana (New England Revolution). |
| 45'+3' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Leo Campana's (New England Revolution) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 10% misses to the left. |
| 45'+4' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, New England Revolution 0, Inter Miami CF 2. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: New England Revolution 0, Inter Miami CF 2. |
| 48' | Foul | Alhassan Yusuf (New England Revolution) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Federico Redondo (Inter Miami CF). |
| 51' | Caution | Leo Campana (New England Revolution) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 53' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Tadeo Allende's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 27% is saved by Aljaz Ivacic. |
| 53' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Luis SuĂĄrez's (Inter Miami CF) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 18% is blocked by Peyton Miller. |
| 54' | Foul | Matt Polster (New England Revolution) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Baltasar RodrĂguez (Inter Miami CF). |
| 55' | Foul | Carles Gil (New England Revolution) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sergio Busquets (Inter Miami CF). |
| 55' | Foul | Carles Gil (New England Revolution) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Federico Redondo (Inter Miami CF). |
| 55' | Caution | Federico Redondo (Inter Miami CF) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 60' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Carles Gil's (New England Revolution) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 9% misses to the left. |
| 62' | Substitution | Substitution, New England Revolution. TomĂĄs Chancalay replaces Tanner Beason. |
| 63' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. Telasco Segovia replaces Baltasar RodrĂguez. |
| 64' | Foul | Maximiliano FalcĂłn (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by TomĂĄs Chancalay (New England Revolution). |
| 65' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Leo Campana's (New England Revolution) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 23% is saved by Ăscar Ustari. |
| 65' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. TomĂĄs Chancalay's (New England Revolution) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 83% misses to the left. |
| 66' | Foul | Luis SuĂĄrez (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Brayan Ceballos (New England Revolution). |
| 66' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Carles Gil's (New England Revolution) with left footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% misses to the left. |
| 70' | Substitution | Substitution, New England Revolution. Luis Diaz Espinoza replaces Luca Langoni. |
| 72' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Luis Diaz Espinoza's (New England Revolution) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 14% is saved by Ăscar Ustari. |
| 73' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (New England Revolution). Executed by Carles Gil. |
| 74' | Offside | Offside, New England Revolution. TomĂĄs Chancalay is caught offside. |
| 74' | Foul | Luis Diaz Espinoza (New England Revolution) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Maximiliano FalcĂłn (Inter Miami CF). |
| 75' | Caution | Maximiliano FalcĂłn (Inter Miami CF) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 75' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Mamadou Fofana's (New England Revolution) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 1% is blocked by Sergio Busquets. |
| 76' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Carles Gil's (New England Revolution) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is saved by Ăscar Ustari. |
| 76' | Substitution | Substitution, New England Revolution. Maxi Urruti replaces Brandon Bye. |
| 79' | Goal | Goal! 1:2. Carles Gil (New England Revolution) scored with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 8% to the middle right zone. |
| 81' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. BenjamĂn Cremaschi replaces Tadeo Allende. |
| 82' | Foul | Federico Redondo (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Alhassan Yusuf (New England Revolution). |
| 83' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Lionel Messi's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 7% is blocked by Carles Gil. |
| 84' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Luis SuĂĄrez's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 11% is blocked by Mamadou Fofana. |
| 84' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Lionel Messi. |
| 84' | Foul | Carles Gil (New England Revolution) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Telasco Segovia (Inter Miami CF). |
| 86' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (New England Revolution). Executed by Carles Gil. |
| 87' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (New England Revolution). Executed by Carles Gil. |
| 87' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Brayan Ceballos's (New England Revolution) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 10% goes over. |
| 87' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. David MartĂnez replaces Luis SuĂĄrez. |
| 89' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Maxi Urruti's (New England Revolution) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 8% is blocked by Maximiliano FalcĂłn. |
| 89' | Foul | Alhassan Yusuf (New England Revolution) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Telasco Segovia (Inter Miami CF). |
| 90' | Foul | BenjamĂn Cremaschi (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Peyton Miller (New England Revolution). |
| 90'+1' | Foul | Federico Redondo (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Matt Polster (New England Revolution). |
| 90'+2' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Lionel Messi's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 15% is blocked by Brayan Ceballos. |
| 90'+6' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Peyton Miller's (New England Revolution) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 24% misses to the left. |
| 90'+6' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
| 90'+6' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, New England Revolution 1, Inter Miami CF 2. |
Lionel Messi has checked off plenty of milestones during his Inter Miami CF career, and he achieved one of his most impressive yet in the Herons' midweek 2-1 victory at the New England Revolution.
Lionel Messi has checked off plenty of milestones during his Inter Miami CF career, and he achieved one of his most impressive yet in the Herons' midweek 2-1 victory at the New England Revolution.
With a first-half brace to get the Herons off and running, Messi is the first player in MLS history to score multiple goals in four straight regular-season games.
The streak started just before Inter Miami began their historic FIFA Club World Cup campaign, with Messi logging braces in wins over CF Montréal and the Columbus Crew.
Upon Miami's return to MLS play, Messi tagged Montréal for another two goals this past Saturday, then wasted no time in dispatching another pair in the first half Wednesday at Gillette Stadium. It gives him a staggering eight goals over those four contests and increases his season total to 14g/7a in just 15 matches.
"I always say Leo is a special player," Inter Miami head coach Javier Mascherano said postgame. "For me, the best player that has played this sport in history.
"So, it's unbelievable because he continues doing things that maybe many, many years ago, we cannot see at this moment. But at the end, he's a special player. We are lucky to have him."
The new record is the latest in a long list for Messi. Going into Wednesday's match, he'd already broken Inter Miami's all-time goal-contribution mark, which now stands at 58. He also has league-record marks for most assists in a single game (5) and most goal contributions in a single game (6).
In addition to the individual honors, the iconic Argentine was central to a historic team accomplishment in 2024, claiming Landon Donovan MLS MVP honors as the Herons set the league's single-season points record with 74 en route to their first Supporters' Shield title.
Messi's hot streak has coincided with a scorching run of form for Mascherano's side, who are unbeaten in their last five league matches (4W-0L-1D) and are surging toward a top-four spot on the Eastern Conference table with multiple games in hand on teams above them.
Should Inter Miami's recent form continue, a push toward a second straight Supporters' Shield might just be in store, led by Messi and his former FC Barcelona teammates Sergio Busquets, Luis SuĂĄrez and Jordi Alba.
"They are playing [together] for many, many years, so when they see each other, they connect and they know what they think or in this kind of play, like the second goal," Mascherano said.
"[Busquets] understands when and where Leo wants the ball. So, it's fantastic for us because today was a difficult day for us because we know that New England needed to win, and a result was going to be difficult on the pitch."
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 3' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (New York Red Bulls). Executed by Wikelman Carmona. |
| 5' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Indiana Vassilev's (Philadelphia Union) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Daniel Edelman. |
| 8' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Philadelphia Union). Executed by Kai Wagner. |
| 9' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Jakob Glesnes's (Philadelphia Union) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Kyle Duncan. |
| 9' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Philadelphia Union). Executed by Kai Wagner. |
| 9' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Olwethu Makhanya's (Philadelphia Union) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 28% is saved by Carlos Coronel. |
| 9' | Goal | Goal! 1:0. Indiana Vassilev (Philadelphia Union) scored with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 50% to the central zone. |
| 11' | Offside | Offside, Philadelphia Union. Indiana Vassilev is caught offside. |
| 14' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Quinn Sullivan's (Philadelphia Union) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 7% goes over. |
| 15' | Foul | Kyle Duncan (New York Red Bulls) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Nathan Harriel (Philadelphia Union). |
| 16' | Foul | Kyle Duncan (New York Red Bulls) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Quinn Sullivan (Philadelphia Union). |
| 18' | Foul | Indiana Vassilev (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Peter Stroud (New York Red Bulls). |
| 19' | Foul | Nathan Harriel (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kyle Duncan (New York Red Bulls). |
| 21' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Philadelphia Union). Executed by Kai Wagner. |
| 21' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Jakob Glesnes's (Philadelphia Union) with right footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 1% misses to the right. |
| 22' | Foul | Bruno Damiani (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Peter Stroud (New York Red Bulls). |
| 24' | Goal | Goal! 2:0. Bruno Damiani (Philadelphia Union) scored with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 20% to the top right corner. Assisted by Quinn Sullivan, second assist by Tai Baribo. |
| 26' | Foul | Wikelman Carmona (New York Red Bulls) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jakob Glesnes (Philadelphia Union). |
| 27' | Foul | Danley Jean Jacques (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Wikelman Carmona (New York Red Bulls). |
| 29' | Foul | Kai Wagner (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Mohammed Sofo (New York Red Bulls). |
| 31' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Philadelphia Union). Executed by Kai Wagner. |
| 31' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Olwethu Makhanya's (Philadelphia Union) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 85% misses to the left. |
| 35' | Foul | Nathan Harriel (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kyle Duncan (New York Red Bulls). |
| 40' | Foul | Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting (New York Red Bulls) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Danley Jean Jacques (Philadelphia Union). |
| 42' | Foul | Bruno Damiani (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Wikelman Carmona (New York Red Bulls). |
| 43' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Tai Baribo's (Philadelphia Union) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% goes over to the right. |
| 45' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Philadelphia Union). Executed by Kai Wagner. |
| 45'+1' | Foul | Mohammed Sofo (New York Red Bulls) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kai Wagner (Philadelphia Union). |
| 45'+2' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Indiana Vassilev's (Philadelphia Union) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 3% misses to the left. |
| 45'+3' | Foul | Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting (New York Red Bulls) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Nathan Harriel (Philadelphia Union). |
| 45'+4' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, Philadelphia Union 2, New York Red Bulls 0. |
| 46' | Substitution | Substitution, New York Red Bulls. Omar Valencia replaces Noah Eile. |
| 46' | Substitution | Substitution, New York Red Bulls. Ronald Donkor replaces Daniel Edelman. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: Philadelphia Union 2, New York Red Bulls 0. |
| 48' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Wikelman Carmona's (New York Red Bulls) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 6% goes over. |
| 52' | Foul | Omar Valencia (New York Red Bulls) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jakob Glesnes (Philadelphia Union). |
| 52' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Sean Nealis's (New York Red Bulls) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 14% misses to the right. |
| 53' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Quinn Sullivan's (Philadelphia Union) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 17% misses to the right. |
| 55' | Offside | Offside, New York Red Bulls. Wikelman Carmona is caught offside. |
| 57' | Foul | Wikelman Carmona (New York Red Bulls) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Danley Jean Jacques (Philadelphia Union). |
| 58' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (New York Red Bulls). Executed by Emil Forsberg. |
| 59' | Foul | Foul by Tai Baribo (Philadelphia Union). |
| 59' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Mohammed Sofo's (New York Red Bulls) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 4% is blocked by Kai Wagner. |
| 60' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (New York Red Bulls). Executed by Emil Forsberg. |
| 61' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (New York Red Bulls). Executed by Omar Valencia. |
| 61' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Kyle Duncan's (New York Red Bulls) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% goes over. |
| 62' | Foul | Emil Forsberg (New York Red Bulls) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jovan Lukic (Philadelphia Union). |
| 62' | Caution | Jovan Lukic (Philadelphia Union) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 62' | Caution | Nathan Harriel (Philadelphia Union) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 66' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Wikelman Carmona's (New York Red Bulls) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 16% is blocked by Olwethu Makhanya. |
| 68' | Foul | Bruno Damiani (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Emil Forsberg (New York Red Bulls). |
| 71' | ShotAtGoal | Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting (New York Red Bulls) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 51%. |
| 73' | Substitution | Substitution, New York Red Bulls. Julian Hall replaces Peter Stroud. |
| 73' | Substitution | Substitution, Philadelphia Union. Francis Westfield replaces Quinn Sullivan. |
| 73' | Substitution | Substitution, Philadelphia Union. Sal Olivas replaces Bruno Damiani. |
| 75' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Philadelphia Union). Executed by Kai Wagner. |
| 77' | Foul | Tai Baribo (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ronald Donkor (New York Red Bulls). |
| 79' | Foul | Omar Valencia (New York Red Bulls) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Francis Westfield (Philadelphia Union). |
| 80' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Danley Jean Jacques's (Philadelphia Union) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 5% misses to the right. |
| 81' | Foul | Ronald Donkor (New York Red Bulls) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Danley Jean Jacques (Philadelphia Union). |
| 81' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (New York Red Bulls). Executed by Emil Forsberg. |
| 81' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Wikelman Carmona's (New York Red Bulls) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% goes over to the left. |
| 83' | Foul | Nathan Harriel (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Omar Valencia (New York Red Bulls). |
| 83' | Caution | Omar Valencia (New York Red Bulls) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 85' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Philadelphia Union). Executed by Kai Wagner. |
| 85' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Jovan Lukic's (Philadelphia Union) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% goes over. |
| 86' | Substitution | Substitution, New York Red Bulls. Wiktor Bogacz replaces Wikelman Carmona. |
| 86' | Substitution | Substitution, New York Red Bulls. Dennis Gjengaar replaces Kyle Duncan. |
| 87' | Substitution | Substitution, Philadelphia Union. Jeremy Rafanello replaces Tai Baribo. |
| 87' | Substitution | Substitution, Philadelphia Union. Alejandro Bedoya replaces Indiana Vassilev. |
| 89' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Sal Olivas's (Philadelphia Union) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 28% is saved by Carlos Coronel. |
| 89' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Philadelphia Union). Executed by Kai Wagner. |
| 89' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Jakob Glesnes's (Philadelphia Union) with right footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by Sean Nealis. |
| 90' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Francis Westfield's (Philadelphia Union) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 11% goes over. |
| 90'+1' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Jeremy Rafanello's (Philadelphia Union) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% is saved by Carlos Coronel. |
| 90'+2' | Foul | Alexander Hack (New York Red Bulls) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sal Olivas (Philadelphia Union). |
| 90'+3' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Julian Hall's (New York Red Bulls) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 3% is saved by Andre Blake. |
| 90'+4' | Foul | Danley Jean Jacques (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Dennis Gjengaar (New York Red Bulls). |
| 90'+4' | Caution | Dennis Gjengaar (New York Red Bulls) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 90'+4' | Substitution | Substitution, Philadelphia Union. Chris Donovan replaces Nathan Harriel. |
| 90'+5' | Foul | Alexander Hack (New York Red Bulls) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Alejandro Bedoya (Philadelphia Union). |
| 90'+6' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, Philadelphia Union 2, New York Red Bulls 0. |
| 90'+6' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
New records, a switch at the top of the Eastern Conference standings, a four-goal comeback in Hell is Real and so much more â this past weekendâs MLS slate had it all.
New records, a switch at the top of the Eastern Conference standings, a four-goal comeback in Hell is Real and so much more â this past weekendâs MLS slate had it all.
Let's explore some of the most interesting things we learned during Matchday 24. And if you want to read up on other key moments in detail, check out Matt Doyleâs latest column.
Onwards.
Youâll be hard-pressed to find a more dominant 45 minutes in MLS this season than the Philadelphia Unionâs first-half display in their 2-0 win over the New York Red Bulls on Saturday.
En route to reclaiming the lead in the Eastern Conference and the Supportersâ Shield race, the Union dominated their in-conference rivals. To borrow a line from Doyleâs column on Sunday night, âthe Union saw their US Open Cup meeting with the Red Bulls postponed by some biblical rain, and it looks like they took that pent-up frustration and expressed it pretty emphatically this weekend in their 2-0 win in Chester.â
Now, to tweak that line slightly, Philly didnât just express themselves pretty emphatically. They expressed themselves just about as emphatically as one can.
The hosts allowed zero shots in the first half and scored a pair of their own, taking Sandro Schwarzâs gambit of playing Noah Eile as a defensive right back and shoving it right back in the Red Bullsâ faces.
What stands out to me most when I watch the Philadelphia Union â besides their team-wide sense of aggressive commitment â is the connection of their two strikers at the top of Bradley Carnellâs 4-2-2-2 setup. On Saturday, Tai Baribo and Bruno Damiani were constantly spinning off each other and interacting with the dual No. 10s to give RBNY fits with their movement.
See for yourself on Phillyâs second goal, with Damianiâs third-man run setting himself up to finish the sequence started by Baribo and Quinn Sullivan:
The Union are organized, bought-in and more talented than anybody outside of the club itself thought coming into the year. Their comprehensive display in the first 45 on Saturday sent a very clear message: theyâre ready to run over anyone and everyone on their push for a trophy.
Not everything is sunshine and roses for Charlotte FC right now, given theyâre just hanging onto the last Wild Card spot in the East.
Still, thereâs a ton to like about whatâs happening up top for Charlotte lately. Letâs run through it, shall we?
Thereâs a ton to like about whatâs happening up top for Charlotte. Will we say the same for the rest of the team come Decision Day?
The greatest of all time is out here extending his own record!
After being the first player in MLS history to record multiple goals in four straight games, Lionel Messi pushed his streak to five-straight matches with two tallies in a 2-1 win over a very good Nashville SC team on Saturday. Scoring one goal in a game is hard. Scoring two goals in a game is really, really hard. But scoring two goals in five straight? Well, letâs just say thereâs a reason no one has ever done that before in the leagueâs entire history.
Digging even deeper into Messiâs scoring streak, he managed six goals in a single week coming out of Inter Miamiâs impressive FIFA Club World Cup run. He snagged a brace against CF MontrĂ©al last Saturday, another brace against the New England Revolution on Wednesday, and then got right back to it with another brace in the Nashville game.
I realize this isnât a nuanced, in-depth piece of analysis, but just let me say this: getting to watch Messi in MLS is an absolute treat. I still have to pinch myself that heâs playing on these shores. Long may it continue.
âŠand you could see the relief on his face after scoring the Seattle Soundersâ opening goal in a 3-2 victory at Sporting Kansas City.
That, dear reader, is the look of a player whoâs been missing the field a great deal. Now back from an extended injury absence that limited him to four minutes at the Club World Cup, Jordan Morris made just his third start of the regular season over the weekend. That the Sounders are sitting fourth in the Western Conference despite getting so few minutes from their most dangerous forward is a testament to how absurdly deep the squad that Craig Waibel & Co. have built up is.
Still, you wonât find someone willing to make a convincing argument that theyâre anything but better off with Morris leading the line. Between his silky drop and dish to find Paul Rothrock and his aggressive goalscoring run on the play up above, it didnât take long for everyone in Seattle to be reminded just how nice it is to have Morris back. With that goal, the 30-year-old became just the third player in Seattle Sounders history to reach 100 regular-season goal contributions.
Only fit to play 45 minutes, thereâs more work for Morris to do to get back to his best. But as Saturday evening showed, heâs not far away.
Was I tempted after a five-losses-in-seven stretch? You bet. But a couple of crucial things look to have changed for the Rapids in their 3-0 win over the Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday.
First, Cole Bassett is back and looking like himself again. Bassett has been in and out of the lineup since the start of May with a nagging lower-body injury. After a midweek start in a defeat to LAFC, the 23-year-old made his presence felt from the opening whistle against the Whitecaps.
Starting as the No. 8 next to the deeper-lying Connor Ronan in Chris Armasâ double pivot, Bassett was back to his old, rangy tricks. His ground coverage was a real asset, as was his distribution, which is one of the things the Rapids have been missing for stretches this season without a proper linking force between the midfield and the attack.
Last year, Colorado finished fourth in MLS in touches per 90 in the final third, as per FBref, with 167.4. This year? Theyâre way down in 15th at 143.5. Bassett can help inch them upwards in that category.
Second, Ted Ku-DiPietro was a menace on the left wing in Coloradoâs 4-2-3-1 formation. Between drawing a penalty in the first half and playing this inch-perfect secondary assist on his teamâs opener, the dynamic winger had one of his best games for the Rapids:
Colorado have lacked productive wing play for the last 18 months. If Ku-DiPietro can replicate his effective dynamism â and if Bassett can stay healthy â they could be a tough out come the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs.
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 1' | Foul | Jimer Fory (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Tomas Ostrak (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 2' | Foul | Célio Pompeu (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Dario Zuparic (Portland Timbers). |
| 4' | Foul | Kevin Kelsy (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jake Girdwood-Reich (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 4' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Cedric Teuchert's (St. Louis CITY SC) with right footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 6% misses to the left. |
| 6' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Tomas Totland's (St. Louis CITY SC) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 34% is saved by Maxime Crépeau. |
| 9' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Conrad Wallem's (St. Louis CITY SC) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% misses to the left. |
| 11' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Santiago Moreno's (Portland Timbers) with right footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by Jaziel Orozco. |
| 12' | Foul | Jaziel Orozco (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Santiago Moreno (Portland Timbers). |
| 14' | Offside | Offside, St. Louis CITY SC. Tomas Totland is caught offside. |
| 16' | Foul | Jake Girdwood-Reich (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Finn Surman (Portland Timbers). |
| 18' | Offside | Offside, St. Louis CITY SC. Célio Pompeu is caught offside. |
| 19' | Goal | Goal! 0:1. David Da Costa (Portland Timbers) scored with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 11% to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Santiago Moreno. |
| 24' | Foul | Santiago Moreno (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Conrad Wallem (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 25' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Portland Timbers). Executed by Santiago Moreno. |
| 28' | ShotAtGoal | Cedric Teuchert (St. Louis CITY SC) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 28%. |
| 29' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (St. Louis CITY SC). Executed by Marcel Hartel. |
| 30' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (St. Louis CITY SC). Executed by Marcel Hartel. |
| 30' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Cedric Teuchert's (St. Louis CITY SC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 8% is blocked by Dario Zuparic. |
| 32' | Foul | Tomas Ostrak (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Joao Ortiz (Portland Timbers). |
| 37' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Cedric Teuchert's (St. Louis CITY SC) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 7% is saved by Maxime Crépeau. |
| 40' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Tomas Ostrak's (St. Louis CITY SC) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% is saved by Maxime Crépeau. |
| 41' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. David Da Costa's (Portland Timbers) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 15% is saved by Roman BĂŒrki. |
| 42' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Joao Ortiz's (Portland Timbers) with right footed shot from the left wing with an xG of 3% is blocked by Josh Yaro. |
| 43' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Conrad Wallem's (St. Louis CITY SC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is saved by Maxime Crépeau. |
| 45' | Offside | Offside, St. Louis CITY SC. Conrad Wallem is caught offside. |
| 45'+1' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Célio Pompeu's (St. Louis CITY SC) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 3% misses to the right. |
| 45'+3' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, St. Louis CITY SC 0, Portland Timbers 1. |
| 46' | Substitution | Substitution, Portland Timbers. Ian Smith replaces Jimer Fory. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: St. Louis CITY SC 0, Portland Timbers 1. |
| 47' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (St. Louis CITY SC). Executed by Marcel Hartel. |
| 48' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. David Da Costa's (Portland Timbers) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 36% is saved by Roman BĂŒrki. |
| 50' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Tomas Ostrak's (St. Louis CITY SC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 7% goes over to the right. |
| 51' | Foul | Foul by Kevin Kelsy (Portland Timbers). |
| 53' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (St. Louis CITY SC). Executed by Marcel Hartel. |
| 53' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Josh Yaro's (St. Louis CITY SC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 11% goes over. |
| 54' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. JoĂŁo Klauss's (St. Louis CITY SC) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 4% is blocked by Finn Surman. |
| 54' | Goal | Goal! 1:1. Marcel Hartel (St. Louis CITY SC) scored with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 41% to the top left corner. |
| 59' | Foul | Marcel Hartel (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Joao Ortiz (Portland Timbers). |
| 59' | Caution | Joao Ortiz (Portland Timbers) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 61' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Célio Pompeu's (St. Louis CITY SC) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Dario Zuparic. |
| 63' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Santiago Moreno's (Portland Timbers) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 6% is blocked by Jaziel Orozco. |
| 64' | Foul | Célio Pompeu (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kevin Kelsy (Portland Timbers). |
| 64' | Caution | Kevin Kelsy (Portland Timbers) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 65' | Substitution | Substitution, Portland Timbers. Omir FernĂĄndez replaces Santiago Moreno. |
| 65' | Substitution | Substitution, Portland Timbers. Diego CharĂĄ replaces Joao Ortiz. |
| 66' | Substitution | Substitution, St. Louis CITY SC. Eduard Löwen replaces Tomas Ostrak. |
| 67' | Substitution | Substitution, St. Louis CITY SC. Simon Becher replaces Célio Pompeu. |
| 67' | FreeKick | Free kick saved. Eduard Löwen's (St. Louis CITY SC) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 4% is saved by Maxime Crépeau. |
| 67' | ShotAtGoal | Simon Becher (St. Louis CITY SC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 21%. |
| 67' | Goal | Goal! 2:1. Marcel Hartel (St. Louis CITY SC) scored with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 12% to the top left corner. Assisted by Conrad Wallem. |
| 69' | Foul | David Ayala (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Marcel Hartel (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 70' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Simon Becher's (St. Louis CITY SC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 8% misses to the right. |
| 75' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. David Ayala's (Portland Timbers) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by Tomas Totland. |
| 75' | Substitution | Substitution, Portland Timbers. Cristhian Paredes replaces David Ayala. |
| 75' | Substitution | Substitution, Portland Timbers. Gage Guerra replaces Dario Zuparic. |
| 76' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Portland Timbers). Executed by Omir FernĂĄndez. |
| 76' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Gage Guerra's (Portland Timbers) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 13% goes over. |
| 77' | Foul | Jaziel Orozco (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Juan Mosquera (Portland Timbers). |
| 77' | Caution | Juan Mosquera (Portland Timbers) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 79' | Foul | Cedric Teuchert (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kamal Miller (Portland Timbers). |
| 79' | Caution | Kamal Miller (Portland Timbers) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 79' | Offside | Offside, St. Louis CITY SC. Simon Becher is caught offside. |
| 80' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. David Da Costa's (Portland Timbers) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 10% is saved by Roman BĂŒrki. |
| 81' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Eduard Löwen's (St. Louis CITY SC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% misses to the left. |
| 82' | Foul | Omir FernĂĄndez (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Tomas Totland (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 82' | Substitution | Substitution, St. Louis CITY SC. Akil Watts replaces Cedric Teuchert. |
| 83' | Foul | Juan Mosquera (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Conrad Wallem (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 89' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Portland Timbers). Executed by Omir FernĂĄndez. |
| 89' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Juan Mosquera's (Portland Timbers) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 5% goes over. |
| 90' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. João Klauss's (St. Louis CITY SC) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% is saved by Maxime Crépeau. |
| 90'+2' | Foul | Ian Smith (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick, after being fouled by JoĂŁo Klauss (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 90'+2' | Caution | JoĂŁo Klauss (St. Louis CITY SC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 90'+3' | Foul | Diego CharĂĄ (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jaziel Orozco (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 90'+3' | Caution | Jaziel Orozco (St. Louis CITY SC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 90'+5' | Foul | Conrad Wallem (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Diego CharĂĄ (Portland Timbers). |
| 90'+5' | Substitution | Substitution, St. Louis CITY SC. Kyle Hiebert replaces Jaziel Orozco. |
| 90'+5' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Eduard Löwen's (St. Louis CITY SC) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 3% goes over. |
| 90'+6' | Foul | Ian Smith (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Simon Becher (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 90'+7' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, St. Louis CITY SC 2, Portland Timbers 1. |
| 90'+7' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
When St. Louis CITY SC are at their best, they feed off the Energizer Park crowd and excite supporters with game-changing plays.
When St. Louis CITY SC are at their best, they feed off the Energizer Park crowd and excite supporters with game-changing plays.
Such was the case during Matchday 24's edition of Sunday Night Soccer presented by Continental Tire, as Marcel Hartel scored twice to inspire a 2-1 comeback victory over the Portland Timbers after David Da Costa netted a first-half opener.
Amid a taxing season, the German midfielder was reminded what the Midwest club's all about.
"It's so important for us as a team, as a club â especially for these amazing fans â that we win again," the Designated Player told MLS Season Pass sideline reporter Michele Giannone post-game.
"For me, it was our best game so far under the coaching change. I'm very happy for the team and especially for these three points."
The coaching change Hartel referenced? That came back on May 27, when CITY parted ways with Olof Mellberg just 15 league matches into the Swedish manager's tenure.
St. Louis have since gone 2W-4L-1D under interim coach David Critchley, who previously led MLS NEXT Pro affiliate St Louis CITY2. They've ditched a defense-first approach and thrown more numbers forward, allowing players like Hartel to express themselves.
"He's been super impactful for this team in all spaces on the field," Critchley said of Hartel, who arrived last summer after helping FC St. Pauli get promoted to the German Bundesliga.
"To finalize his game, he needs to build off this now and continue to score goals. But I was super, super happy for him. He comes in every single day and he covers so much ground with his intensity in the way he runs and the way he trains."
While Hartel stopped short of forecasting any surge into an Audi MLS Cup Playoffs spot â St. Louis are 14th in the Western Conference with 12 games remaining, and nine points below the cut-off line â he's encouraged by the change under Critchley.
"The confidence to play out is not easy," Hartel said.
"Critch gave us very good options throughout the week, but you have to play every game. Every training you have to give 100 percent because it is not easy to play with pressure and get out of pressure. Today was our best game so far."
The question, of course, becomes how St. Louis build off this.
Following a midweek bye, their chance to do exactly that starts Saturday at FC Dallas (8:30 pm ET | MLS Season Pass).
"I've sat here enough and said we perform well, I read some data to you guys and say we're close but not quite getting over the line," Critchley said after St. Louis snapped a five-game winless streak.
"Today, we got over the line. It was nice to have that feeling back in the locker room, that winning feeling. Now we just have to build on it for the next game."
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 1' | Goal | Goal! 1:0. Pavel Bucha (FC Cincinnati) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 21% to the lower right zone. Assisted by Lukas Engel. |
| 3' | Offside | Offside, Columbus Crew. Ibrahim Aliyu is caught offside. |
| 5' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Miles Robinson's (FC Cincinnati) with right footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by Yevhen Cheberko. |
| 5' | Goal | Goal! 2:0. Evander Da Silva Ferreira (FC Cincinnati) scored with right footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 4% to the middle left zone. |
| 7' | Foul | Diego Rossi (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Brian Anunga (FC Cincinnati). |
| 9' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Jacen Russell-Rowe's (Columbus Crew) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 5% goes over to the left. |
| 10' | Foul | Sean Zawadzki (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kei Kamara (FC Cincinnati). |
| 10' | Foul | Kei Kamara (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Yevhen Cheberko (Columbus Crew). |
| 12' | Foul | Diego Rossi (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Brian Anunga (FC Cincinnati). |
| 13' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (FC Cincinnati). Executed by Evander Da Silva Ferreira. |
| 16' | Foul | Evander Da Silva Ferreira (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sean Zawadzki (Columbus Crew). |
| 18' | Foul | Diego Rossi (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Brian Anunga (FC Cincinnati). |
| 18' | Caution | Brian Anunga (FC Cincinnati) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 20' | Foul | Lukas Engel (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jacen Russell-Rowe (Columbus Crew). |
| 21' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Dylan Chambost's (Columbus Crew) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 5% is blocked by Matt Miazga. |
| 21' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Columbus Crew). Executed by Dylan Chambost. |
| 24' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Max Arfsten's (Columbus Crew) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 6% is blocked by Pavel Bucha. |
| 25' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Columbus Crew). Executed by Dylan Chambost. |
| 26' | Foul | Foul by Darlington Nagbe (Columbus Crew). |
| 29' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (FC Cincinnati). Executed by Evander Da Silva Ferreira. |
| 29' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Kei Kamara's (FC Cincinnati) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 1% goes over to the left. |
| 31' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Kévin Denkey's (FC Cincinnati) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% goes over to the right. |
| 33' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Evander Da Silva Ferreira's (FC Cincinnati) with left footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 5% is blocked by Yevhen Cheberko. |
| 34' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Luca Orellano's (FC Cincinnati) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 13% is saved by Patrick Schulte. |
| 34' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (FC Cincinnati). Executed by Evander Da Silva Ferreira. |
| 38' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (FC Cincinnati). Executed by Evander Da Silva Ferreira. |
| 39' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Ibrahim Aliyu's (Columbus Crew) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 3% goes over. |
| 40' | Foul | Miles Robinson (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by DĂĄniel Gazdag (Columbus Crew). |
| 41' | Foul | Evander Da Silva Ferreira (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ibrahim Aliyu (Columbus Crew). |
| 41' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Luca Orellano's (FC Cincinnati) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 1% goes over. |
| 42' | Goal | Goal! 2:1. Diego Rossi (Columbus Crew) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 15% to the top right corner. Assisted by Ibrahim Aliyu, second assist by Darlington Nagbe. |
| 44' | Foul | Matt Miazga (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jacen Russell-Rowe (Columbus Crew). |
| 44' | Foul | Foul by Pavel Bucha (FC Cincinnati). |
| 45' | Caution | Pavel Bucha (FC Cincinnati) is shown the yellow card for . |
| 45'+1' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Columbus Crew). Executed by Dylan Chambost. |
| 45'+1' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. DĂĄniel Gazdag's (Columbus Crew) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 24% goes over. |
| 45'+3' | Goal | Goal! 2:2. Max Arfsten (Columbus Crew) scored with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 5% to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Dylan Chambost. |
| 45'+4' | Foul | Evander Da Silva Ferreira (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Yevhen Cheberko (Columbus Crew). |
| 45'+5' | Caution | Evander Da Silva Ferreira (FC Cincinnati) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 45'+6' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, FC Cincinnati 2, Columbus Crew 2. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: FC Cincinnati 2, Columbus Crew 2. |
| 46' | Foul | Evander Da Silva Ferreira (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by DĂĄniel Gazdag (Columbus Crew). |
| 48' | FreeKick | Free kick blocked. Evander Da Silva Ferreira's (FC Cincinnati) with right footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 3%. |
| 52' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Sean Zawadzki's (Columbus Crew) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% goes over. |
| 53' | Foul | Evander Da Silva Ferreira (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Dylan Chambost (Columbus Crew). |
| 53' | Caution | Dylan Chambost (Columbus Crew) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 58' | Substitution | Substitution, Columbus Crew. Amar SejdiÄ replaces Dylan Chambost. |
| 59' | Goal | Own goal! 2:3. Miles Robinson (FC Cincinnati) scored an own goal from the centre of the box. |
| 61' | Foul | Evander Da Silva Ferreira (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Max Arfsten (Columbus Crew). |
| 61' | Substitution | Substitution, FC Cincinnati. Gerardo Valenzuela replaces Brian Anunga. |
| 62' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Gerardo Valenzuela's (FC Cincinnati) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 8% misses to the right. |
| 62' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Jacen Russell-Rowe's (Columbus Crew) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 11% misses to the left. |
| 64' | Foul | Evander Da Silva Ferreira (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by DĂĄniel Gazdag (Columbus Crew). |
| 65' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Matt Miazga's (FC Cincinnati) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 23% misses to the left. |
| 66' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Kévin Denkey's (FC Cincinnati) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 13% misses to the left. |
| 67' | Foul | DeAndre Yedlin (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by DĂĄniel Gazdag (Columbus Crew). |
| 68' | Caution | DĂĄniel Gazdag (Columbus Crew) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 69' | Foul | Diego Rossi (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Gerardo Valenzuela (FC Cincinnati). |
| 73' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Columbus Crew). Executed by Diego Rossi. |
| 75' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Evander Da Silva Ferreira's (FC Cincinnati) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is saved by Patrick Schulte. |
| 76' | Foul | Matt Miazga (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jacen Russell-Rowe (Columbus Crew). |
| 78' | Caution | Jacen Russell-Rowe (Columbus Crew) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 78' | Substitution | Substitution, Columbus Crew. Taha Habroune replaces Jacen Russell-Rowe. |
| 79' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Kei Kamara's (FC Cincinnati) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 6% misses to the left. |
| 82' | Substitution | Substitution, FC Cincinnati. Alvas Powell replaces DeAndre Yedlin. |
| 82' | Substitution | Substitution, FC Cincinnati. Teenage Hadebe replaces Kei Kamara. |
| 82' | Substitution | Substitution, FC Cincinnati. Kenji Mboma Dem replaces Luca Orellano. |
| 83' | Offside | Offside, FC Cincinnati. Kenji Mboma Dem is caught offside. |
| 83' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Diego Rossi's (Columbus Crew) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 5% misses to the left. |
| 85' | Foul | Diego Rossi (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Matt Miazga (FC Cincinnati). |
| 86' | Foul | DĂĄniel Gazdag (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Miles Robinson (FC Cincinnati). |
| 86' | Caution | Miles Robinson (FC Cincinnati) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 87' | Substitution | Substitution, FC Cincinnati. Brad Smith replaces Lukas Engel. |
| 89' | Foul | Foul by Diego Rossi (Columbus Crew). |
| 90' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (FC Cincinnati). Executed by Evander Da Silva Ferreira. |
| 90'+3' | Goal | Goal! 2:4. Taha Habroune (Columbus Crew) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 27% to the bottom right corner. |
| 90'+5' | Foul | Alvas Powell (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Taha Habroune (Columbus Crew). |
| 90'+5' | Caution | Taha Habroune (Columbus Crew) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 90'+7' | Foul | Ibrahim Aliyu (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Brad Smith (FC Cincinnati). |
| 90'+7' | Substitution | Substitution, Columbus Crew. Tristan Brown replaces Max Arfsten. |
| 90'+8' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, FC Cincinnati 2, Columbus Crew 4. |
| 90'+8' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
The Hell is Real derby delivered yet again on Saturday night, serving up drama, dispute and six goals scattered from minute No. 1 to second-half injury time at pulsating TQL Stadium.
The Hell is Real derby delivered yet again on Saturday night, serving up drama, dispute and six goals scattered from minute No. 1 to second-half injury time at pulsating TQL Stadium.
Like any good rivalry, FC Cincinnati vs. Columbus Crew is a zero-sum equation, and the Crewâs joy was Cincyâs agony this time out.
After FCCâs incredible start to the match saw them surge ahead 2-0 just five minutes in, the undaunted visitors responded with four unanswered goals from four different players as their traveling supporters burst into life way up in the top corner of the stands.
The black-and-gold side of Ohio have secured bragging rights until their next duel, while closing the gap between them in the standings to just one point.
âBelief,â said Crew head coach Wilfried Nancy of his dogged sideâs comeback for a 4-2 win. âBelief, grit, resilience, chemistry, and after that, tactics.
âThey are so strong mentally,â noted the Frenchman. âYes, we can play, and so on and so on and so on. But I think that we try to challenge them all the time, that the difference between greatness and being good is that mental aspect. If we're able to do it consistently, it can be really interesting.â
Itâs a result that may well reverberate beyond even the substantial stakes of regional supremacy.
After winning just one match in seven during May, Columbus are now 4W-0L-1D in their last five matches, leaning in as usual to their identity as a brave, assertive attacking side capable of dominating anyone in the league with the ball â even as they continue to leak untimely goals that complicate the task.
âThe resilience this group has â there's been so many times we've been down or conceded first, and although we don't want that, and that's something we got to be better about, it's just, I think, a testament to this group and all the guys on our team for how we're able to bounce back,â said Max Arfsten, who marked his return from US menâs national team duty with his fourth league goal of the season.
âSo I'm proud of our guys, and there's obviously things to learn from. But, I mean, everyone's feeling really good after this one.â
The 2023 MLS Cup winners and 2024 Leagues Cup champions know what it takes to win things, and have now climbed into a tie with Nashville for third place in the Eastern Conference while knocking Cincy out of pole position in both the East and overall tables â even with lingering questions about their reserves of top-end talent in the wake of winter departures Cucho HernĂĄndez and Christian RamĂrez.
âI try to see my team with new eyes all the time,â said Nancy. âAnd I said it in the beginning of the year, and maybe people were saying that I don't know, I am a dreamer. But I know what I have, my team.
"I'm not saying that we need competition. We're going to get competition, but I know what we can do, and after that, we score many goals. I think that the last three years, we are one of the best teams in terms of goals that we score.â
As if the setback wasnât painful enough for FCC in and of itself, it forced the Knifey Lions to recall the brutal memories of Columbusâ rally from 2-0 behind to 3-2 winners in the Eastern Conference Final of the Audi 2023 MLS Cup Playoffs at the same venue. And now they must rapidly pivot towards a midweek visit from red-hot Leo Messi and Inter Miami (7:30 pm ET | MLS Season Pass, Apple TV+).
âIt's a tough, tough night," said Cincy head coach Pat Noonan. "We got to own it and move on from it, because we got a quick turnaround and another important game. But, yeah, we let that one get away from us.
âWe started playing a little too direct. I think we lost our discipline and composure a little bit, and it allowed them to get into the game. But we also had a lot of transition moments where we could have had a couple more goals.â
The Crew, meanwhile, are feeling it as they get set to travel to Nashville for their Wednesday match (8:30 pm ET | MLS Season Pass), where a victory would enable them to climb another rung or two up the ladder and make another statement about their trophy-hunting credentials.
âHonestly, I feel like all of us have the belief once we get one [goal], we can get another for sure, because we just really believe in how we play, and we know what we can do to teams, regardless of how good they are,â said Arfsten.
âLike you saw tonight, Cincy was top of the table, and we were able to have more possession than them, and kind of shift them side to side, even when they were winning. So no matter what, we just believe and stick to our football.â
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 3' | Foul | Marcelo Weigandt (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Patrick Yazbek (Nashville SC). |
| 4' | Foul | Jacob Shaffelburg (Nashville SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Marcelo Weigandt (Inter Miami CF). |
| 8' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Tadeo Allende's (Inter Miami CF) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 20% is saved by Joe Willis. |
| 8' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Luis SuĂĄrez's (Inter Miami CF) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 42% goes over. |
| 9' | Foul | Sergio Busquets (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Hany Mukhtar (Nashville SC). |
| 15' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. BenjamĂn Cremaschi's (Inter Miami CF) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 10% is saved by Joe Willis. |
| 16' | Foul | Lionel Messi (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Edvard Tagseth (Nashville SC). |
| 17' | Goal | Goal! 1:0. Lionel Messi (Inter Miami CF) scored from free kick with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 10% to the bottom left corner. |
| 24' | Foul | Luis SuĂĄrez (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Patrick Yazbek (Nashville SC). |
| 24' | Caution | Patrick Yazbek (Nashville SC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 26' | Offside | Offside, Inter Miami CF. Luis SuĂĄrez is caught offside. |
| 26' | Offside | Offside, Nashville SC. Jacob Shaffelburg is caught offside. |
| 31' | Foul | Marcelo Weigandt (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Daniel Lovitz (Nashville SC). |
| 33' | Foul | Jack Maher (Nashville SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Luis SuĂĄrez (Inter Miami CF). |
| 35' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Andy NĂĄjar's (Nashville SC) with right footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by David MartĂnez. |
| 35' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Sam Surridge's (Nashville SC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 10% is blocked by Maximiliano FalcĂłn. |
| 38' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Telasco Segovia's (Inter Miami CF) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 10% misses to the right. |
| 39' | Foul | Sam Surridge (Nashville SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Maximiliano FalcĂłn (Inter Miami CF). |
| 44' | Offside | Offside, Nashville SC. Jacob Shaffelburg is caught offside. |
| 45'+1' | Foul | Sergio Busquets (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ahmed Qasem (Nashville SC). |
| 45'+3' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Nashville SC). Executed by Hany Mukhtar. |
| 45'+3' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Jack Maher's (Nashville SC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 16% goes over. |
| 45'+4' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, Inter Miami CF 1, Nashville SC 0. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: Inter Miami CF 1, Nashville SC 0. |
| 48' | Offside | Offside, Inter Miami CF. Luis SuĂĄrez is caught offside. |
| 48' | Foul | Ahmed Qasem (Nashville SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by BenjamĂn Cremaschi (Inter Miami CF). |
| 49' | Goal | Goal! 1:1. Hany Mukhtar (Nashville SC) scored with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 16% to the middle right zone. Assisted by Andy NĂĄjar, second assist by Patrick Yazbek. |
| 52' | Foul | Jacob Shaffelburg (Nashville SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Telasco Segovia (Inter Miami CF). |
| 52' | Caution | Telasco Segovia (Inter Miami CF) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 54' | Substitution | Substitution, Nashville SC. Alex Muyl replaces Jacob Shaffelburg. |
| 55' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Lionel Messi's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by Ahmed Qasem. |
| 55' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Luis SuĂĄrez's (Inter Miami CF) with right footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 4% goes over. |
| 57' | Offside | Offside, Nashville SC. Sam Surridge is caught offside. |
| 60' | Foul | Edvard Tagseth (Nashville SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Telasco Segovia (Inter Miami CF). |
| 61' | Foul | Tadeo Allende (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ahmed Qasem (Nashville SC). |
| 62' | Goal | Goal! 2:1. Lionel Messi (Inter Miami CF) scored with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 72% to the lower left zone. |
| 63' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. Baltasar RodrĂguez replaces Telasco Segovia. |
| 63' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. Federico Redondo replaces Tadeo Allende. |
| 64' | Substitution | Substitution, Nashville SC. GastĂłn Brugman replaces Patrick Yazbek. |
| 64' | Substitution | Substitution, Nashville SC. Walker Zimmerman replaces Jeisson Palacios. |
| 66' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Hany Mukhtar's (Nashville SC) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 29% is saved by Ăscar Ustari. |
| 67' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Nashville SC). Executed by Hany Mukhtar. |
| 67' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Walker Zimmerman's (Nashville SC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 9% is blocked by Marcelo Weigandt. |
| 68' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Nashville SC). Executed by Hany Mukhtar. |
| 68' | ShotAtGoal | Sam Surridge (Nashville SC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 6%. |
| 68' | ShotAtGoal | Edvard Tagseth (Nashville SC) with left footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 4%. |
| 68' | Foul | Jordi Alba (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Edvard Tagseth (Nashville SC). |
| 71' | Foul | Federico Redondo (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by GastĂłn Brugman (Nashville SC). |
| 73' | Foul | Marcelo Weigandt (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Daniel Lovitz (Nashville SC). |
| 76' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Luis SuĂĄrez's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 4% is saved by Joe Willis. |
| 77' | Foul | Jack Maher (Nashville SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Federico Redondo (Inter Miami CF). |
| 78' | Substitution | Substitution, Nashville SC. Julian Gaines replaces Ahmed Qasem. |
| 78' | Substitution | Substitution, Nashville SC. Matthew Corcoran replaces Edvard Tagseth. |
| 82' | Foul | Andy NĂĄjar (Nashville SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sergio Busquets (Inter Miami CF). |
| 82' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. Tomås Avilés replaces Luis Suårez. |
| 84' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Hany Mukhtar's (Nashville SC) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 48% is blocked by Sergio Busquets. |
| 86' | Foul | Foul by Jordi Alba (Inter Miami CF). |
| 87' | Foul | Alex Muyl (Nashville SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Marcelo Weigandt (Inter Miami CF). |
| 87' | Caution | Marcelo Weigandt (Inter Miami CF) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 88' | Foul | Federico Redondo (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by GastĂłn Brugman (Nashville SC). |
| 89' | Foul | Sam Surridge (Nashville SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Federico Redondo (Inter Miami CF). |
| 90'+1' | Foul | Foul by Julian Gaines (Nashville SC). |
| 90'+3' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Nashville SC). Executed by Hany Mukhtar. |
| 90'+3' | Foul | Lionel Messi (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jack Maher (Nashville SC). |
| 90'+3' | Caution | Jack Maher (Nashville SC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 90'+5' | Offside | Offside, Nashville SC. Hany Mukhtar is caught offside. |
| 90'+6' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. Ryan Sailor replaces Marcelo Weigandt. |
| 90'+7' | Foul | BenjamĂn Cremaschi (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Daniel Lovitz (Nashville SC). |
| 90'+8' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, Inter Miami CF 2, Nashville SC 1. |
| 90'+8' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
Movie theaters around the country may be showing "Superman," but the real Man of Steel was doing his own hero work in Fort Lauderdale.
Movie theaters around the country may be showing "Superman," but the real Man of Steel was doing his own hero work in Fort Lauderdale.
Lionel Messi continued his superhuman form Saturday night at Chase Stadium, logging a brace for a record fifth-consecutive MLS match to help Inter Miami CF dispatch Nashville SC, 2-1, and end the visitors' league-best 15-match unbeaten run across all competitions.
"There aren't very many words. It's incredible what he continues to do," head coach Javier Mascherano told reporters post-match. "To break great records now every three days... I've said it a thousand times today; he is the flag for our team.
"He is the one. He's the leader. He shows us the way to compete."
With Saturday's result, the Herons are unbeaten in six league matches while winning five in a row. Fifth in the Eastern Conference with 38 points, they have three games in hand on all four teams above them in the standings.
Messi (16g/7a) has been the unquestioned catalyst.
At 38 years old, the legendary Argentine No. 10 has hit a vein of form that rivals the best stretches of his career. He's bagged a brace in his last five league matches, logging an astounding 10 goals and five assists over this span.
Even more crucial is the quality of teams he's faced over this period: Columbus Crew and Nashville SC are among the MLS Cup favorites, while the New England Revolution have been one of the most defensively stout teams in the league.
This conjures memories of Messi's best moments, harkening back to a six-game stretch in late 2012 in which he produced a brace in six consecutive LaLiga matches for FC Barcelona.
Now tied with Nashville's Sam Surridge at the top of the Golden Boot presented by Audi race, Messi also looks like a serious contender to become the first-ever Landon Donovan MLS MVP repeat winner.
And with Messi putting on vintage performances week after week, a second straight Supporters' Shield may be in store for the Herons.
Mascherano, who played with Messi on both the Argentina national team and Barcelona, is simply enjoying the ride.
"The truth is it is a blessing in my case, at least to be able to come with him in this area at this time of his career, to be with him," said Mascherano.
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 4' | Foul | Onni Valakari (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Maxime Dominguez (Toronto FC). |
| 5' | Offside | Offside, San Diego FC. TomĂĄs Ăngel is caught offside. |
| 6' | Offside | Offside, San Diego FC. Anders Dreyer is caught offside. |
| 8' | Foul | Jeppe Tverskov (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Richie Laryea (Toronto FC). |
| 16' | Foul | Anders Dreyer (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Richie Laryea (Toronto FC). |
| 17' | Foul | Theo Corbeanu (Toronto FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Franco Negri (San Diego FC). |
| 20' | Goal | Goal! 0:1. Theo Corbeanu (Toronto FC) scored from penalty with right footed shot with an xG of 77% to the middle right zone. |
| 22' | Foul | Richie Laryea (Toronto FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Oscar Verhoeven (San Diego FC). |
| 23' | Foul | Matty Longstaff (Toronto FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Oscar Verhoeven (San Diego FC). |
| 29' | Foul | Richie Laryea (Toronto FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Oscar Verhoeven (San Diego FC). |
| 31' | Substitution | Substitution, Toronto FC. Tyrese Spicer replaces Raoul Petretta. |
| 38' | Foul | Kevin Long (Toronto FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Onni Valakari (San Diego FC). |
| 38' | Foul | Maxime Dominguez (Toronto FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ian Pilcher (San Diego FC). |
| 40' | Foul | Theo Corbeanu (Toronto FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Luca de la Torre (San Diego FC). |
| 40' | Caution | Luca de la Torre (San Diego FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 42' | Foul | Oscar Verhoeven (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sigurd Rosted (Toronto FC). |
| 44' | Foul | Ola Brynhildsen (Toronto FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Christopher McVey (San Diego FC). |
| 45' | Foul | Tyrese Spicer (Toronto FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Onni Valakari (San Diego FC). |
| 45' | Caution | Onni Valakari (San Diego FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 45'+1' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Theo Corbeanu's (Toronto FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 15% is saved by Pablo Sisniega. |
| 45'+2' | Foul | Alex Mighten (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sigurd Rosted (Toronto FC). |
| 45'+3' | Foul | Ian Pilcher (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Theo Corbeanu (Toronto FC). |
| 45'+3' | Caution | Theo Corbeanu (Toronto FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 45'+6' | Foul | Alex Mighten (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Tyrese Spicer (Toronto FC). |
| 45'+6' | Foul | TomĂĄs Ăngel (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kosi Thompson (Toronto FC). |
| 45'+8' | Foul | Alex Mighten (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Richie Laryea (Toronto FC). |
| 45'+10' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, San Diego FC 0, Toronto FC 1. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: San Diego FC 0, Toronto FC 1. |
| 48' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Christopher McVey's (San Diego FC) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 5% is blocked by Sigurd Rosted. |
| 48' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (San Diego FC). Executed by Luca de la Torre. |
| 50' | Foul | TomĂĄs Ăngel (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kevin Long (Toronto FC). |
| 53' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Anders Dreyer's (San Diego FC) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% goes over to the left. |
| 54' | Foul | Ian Pilcher (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ola Brynhildsen (Toronto FC). |
| 57' | Foul | Sigurd Rosted (Toronto FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Alex Mighten (San Diego FC). |
| 58' | ShotAtGoal | Matty Longstaff (Toronto FC) with header from the center of the box with an xG of 5%. |
| 59' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Theo Corbeanu's (Toronto FC) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 6% goes over to the right. |
| 60' | Substitution | Substitution, San Diego FC. Hirving Lozano replaces TomĂĄs Ăngel. |
| 60' | Substitution | Substitution, San Diego FC. Emmanuel Boateng replaces Alex Mighten. |
| 60' | Substitution | Substitution, San Diego FC. Luca Bombino replaces Franco Negri. |
| 62' | Foul | Onni Valakari (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Richie Laryea (Toronto FC). |
| 63' | FreeKick | Free kick blocked. Hirving Lozano's (San Diego FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 7%. |
| 63' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (San Diego FC). Executed by Hirving Lozano. |
| 63' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Hirving Lozano's (San Diego FC) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 5% is blocked by Sigurd Rosted. |
| 64' | Offside | Offside, San Diego FC. Anders Dreyer is caught offside. |
| 65' | Foul | Theo Corbeanu (Toronto FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Luca Bombino (San Diego FC). |
| 65' | Caution | Luca Bombino (San Diego FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 66' | Foul | Kosi Thompson (Toronto FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Hirving Lozano (San Diego FC). |
| 67' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (San Diego FC). Executed by Hirving Lozano. |
| 68' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Hirving Lozano's (San Diego FC) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Kosi Thompson. |
| 70' | Substitution | Substitution, Toronto FC. Derrick Etienne Jr. replaces Theo Corbeanu. |
| 70' | Substitution | Substitution, Toronto FC. Deandre Kerr replaces Ola Brynhildsen. |
| 71' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Hirving Lozano's (San Diego FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is saved by Sean Johnson. |
| 75' | Substitution | Substitution, Toronto FC. Jonathan Osorio replaces Matty Longstaff. |
| 75' | Foul | Richie Laryea (Toronto FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Onni Valakari (San Diego FC). |
| 77' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (San Diego FC). Executed by Anders Dreyer. |
| 78' | Offside | Offside, San Diego FC. Hirving Lozano is caught offside. |
| 79' | Substitution | Substitution, San Diego FC. Manu Duah replaces Oscar Verhoeven. |
| 83' | Foul | Maxime Dominguez (Toronto FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Hirving Lozano (San Diego FC). |
| 84' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Toronto FC). Executed by Alonso Coello. |
| 84' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Maxime Dominguez's (Toronto FC) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by Luca Bombino. |
| 86' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Hirving Lozano's (San Diego FC) with left footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 26% is blocked by Alonso Coello. |
| 90' | Foul | Deandre Kerr (Toronto FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ian Pilcher (San Diego FC). |
| 90' | Caution | Ian Pilcher (San Diego FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 90'+2' | Foul | Richie Laryea (Toronto FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Emmanuel Boateng (San Diego FC). |
| 90'+2' | Caution | Emmanuel Boateng (San Diego FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 90'+4' | Foul | Hirving Lozano (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Alonso Coello (Toronto FC). |
| 90'+4' | Caution | Alonso Coello (Toronto FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 90'+5' | Caution | Kevin Long (Toronto FC) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 90'+5' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, San Diego FC 0, Toronto FC 1. |
| 90'+5' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
On a night full of wild results and upsets, Toronto FCâs 1-0 victory at San Diego FC was perhaps the pick of Matchday 25, thanks to Theo Corbeanuâs 20th-minute goal.
On a night full of wild results and upsets, Toronto FCâs 1-0 victory at San Diego FC was perhaps the pick of Matchday 25, thanks to Theo Corbeanuâs 20th-minute goal.
The Reds entered Snapdragon Stadium, a venue where their hosts had only lost twice previously, with a chip on their shoulder. Their opponent, SDFC, are in the midst of one of the best seasons in MLS history by an expansion side, sitting atop the Western Conference. TFC, meanwhile, had won just once in their last seven matches.
But it was clear from the first kick that Toronto had learned from their most recent outing, a devastating 1-1 draw at home vs. Atlanta United, in which they conceded a penalty kick goal in the 11th minute of second-half stoppage time.
Toronto looked motivated to change the perception of their season.
âWe felt like we had a point to prove today,â said the goalscorer Corbeanu.
Corbeanu can take personal pride in the win. It was his movement into the box that drew the pivotal penalty in the 18th minute, and his penalty kick that sealed the deal.
Corbeanu has now scored twice in his last five matches and is up to a team-best five goals on the season. He's generated six goal contributions (5g/1a) since arriving on loan from Grenada in February, and looks to be starting to evolve into the reliable attacking option many TFC fans had hoped for when he joined from the Spanish second-division side.
âWeâre seeing a lot of maturity in Theo, in his decision making, and in his belief that he is going to be dangerous,â said head coach Robin Fraser. âHe just feels very confident right now.â
Corbeanu wasnât the only player feeling confident. TFC kept San Diego from creating a single big chance, didnât allow a shot against until the 47th minute, and were generally able to disrupt the hosts by winning the majority of duels and defensive actions.
Fraserâs men proved their point.
âWe asked them to do some unusual things and to stay disciplined,â Frazer continued. âIt was a really good game from the guys.â
Toronto earned their proof-of-concept win in how they neutralized one of the leagueâs most potent possession-based attacks. In Frazerâs words, Wednesdayâs success came thanks to his groupâs total commitment, something he believes his squad is capable of executing more often.
âThe level of engagement has to carry on now,â Fraser said.
The road does not get any easier for Toronto, who are 11 points below the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs line with 12 matches remaining, as they hope to return to the postseason for the first time since 2020.
With a Saturday contest at Eastern Conference powerhouse Nashville SC looming (8:30 pm ET | MLS Season Pass, Apple TV+), Fraser will need to see more of the same.
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 1' | Foul | Daniel Lovitz (Nashville SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ibrahim Aliyu (Columbus Crew). |
| 2' | Goal | Own goal! 1:0. Sean Zawadzki (Columbus Crew) scored an own goal from the centre of the box. |
| 3' | Foul | Diego Rossi (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Daniel Lovitz (Nashville SC). |
| 4' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Max Arfsten's (Columbus Crew) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 15% is saved by Joe Willis. |
| 4' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Steven Moreira's (Columbus Crew) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 7% is blocked by Alex Muyl. |
| 6' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Steven Moreira's (Columbus Crew) with right footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Jack Maher. |
| 7' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Columbus Crew). Executed by Amar SejdiÄ. |
| 7' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Sean Zawadzki's (Columbus Crew) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 3% misses to the left. |
| 8' | Foul | Foul by Alex Muyl (Nashville SC). |
| 9' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Steven Moreira's (Columbus Crew) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Jack Maher. |
| 11' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Jonathan Pérez's (Nashville SC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 8% is saved by Patrick Schulte. |
| 13' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Jacen Russell-Rowe's (Columbus Crew) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 13% is saved by Joe Willis. |
| 14' | Foul | Max Arfsten (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Andy NĂĄjar (Nashville SC). |
| 15' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Sam Surridge's (Nashville SC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 79% misses to the left. |
| 18' | Foul | Darlington Nagbe (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Edvard Tagseth (Nashville SC). |
| 19' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Max Arfsten's (Columbus Crew) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 6% goes over. |
| 20' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Hany Mukhtar's (Nashville SC) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 4% is blocked by Yevhen Cheberko. |
| 21' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Hany Mukhtar's (Nashville SC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 10% misses to the right. |
| 21' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. DĂĄniel Gazdag's (Columbus Crew) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 5% is blocked by Walker Zimmerman. |
| 22' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Columbus Crew). Executed by Amar SejdiÄ. |
| 25' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Diego Rossi's (Columbus Crew) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 5% misses to the right. |
| 26' | Offside | Offside, Nashville SC. Andy NĂĄjar is caught offside. |
| 27' | Foul | Ibrahim Aliyu (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Daniel Lovitz (Nashville SC). |
| 30' | Goal | Goal! 2:0. Hany Mukhtar (Nashville SC) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 84% to the central bottom zone. Assisted by Sam Surridge, second assist by Andy NĂĄjar. |
| 40' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. DĂĄniel Gazdag's (Columbus Crew) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 24% is blocked by Walker Zimmerman. |
| 45' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Max Arfsten's (Columbus Crew) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 5% is blocked by Walker Zimmerman. |
| 45'+5' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, Nashville SC 2, Columbus Crew 0. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: Nashville SC 2, Columbus Crew 0. |
| 47' | Foul | DĂĄniel Gazdag (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Daniel Lovitz (Nashville SC). |
| 47' | Foul | DĂĄniel Gazdag (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jack Maher (Nashville SC). |
| 48' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. DĂĄniel Gazdag's (Columbus Crew) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 6% misses to the right. |
| 49' | Foul | Sean Zawadzki (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jonathan Pérez (Nashville SC). |
| 49' | Caution | Jonathan Pérez (Nashville SC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 50' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Sam Surridge's (Nashville SC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 8% is blocked by Sean Zawadzki. |
| 50' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Alex Muyl's (Nashville SC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 8% misses to the left. |
| 54' | Substitution | Substitution, Columbus Crew. Dylan Chambost replaces Amar SejdiÄ. |
| 55' | Foul | Darlington Nagbe (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Patrick Yazbek (Nashville SC). |
| 55' | Offside | Offside, Columbus Crew. Ibrahim Aliyu is caught offside. |
| 57' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Jacen Russell-Rowe's (Columbus Crew) with right footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% misses to the left. |
| 57' | Caution | Max Arfsten (Columbus Crew) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 59' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Columbus Crew). Executed by Dylan Chambost. |
| 62' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Hany Mukhtar's (Nashville SC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% misses to the left. |
| 66' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Diego Rossi's (Columbus Crew) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 2% goes over. |
| 67' | Foul | Darlington Nagbe (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Hany Mukhtar (Nashville SC). |
| 68' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Max Arfsten's (Columbus Crew) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 3% is saved by Joe Willis. |
| 68' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Columbus Crew). Executed by Dylan Chambost. |
| 68' | ShotAtGoal | Ibrahim Aliyu (Columbus Crew) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 2%. |
| 69' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Jacen Russell-Rowe's (Columbus Crew) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 4% misses to the right. |
| 71' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Jacen Russell-Rowe's (Columbus Crew) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 10% misses to the right. |
| 72' | Substitution | Substitution, Columbus Crew. Lassi Lappalainen replaces Darlington Nagbe. |
| 72' | Substitution | Substitution, Columbus Crew. Taha Habroune replaces Jacen Russell-Rowe. |
| 73' | Foul | Andy NĂĄjar (Nashville SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Taha Habroune (Columbus Crew). |
| 74' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Jack Maher's (Nashville SC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 7% is saved by Patrick Schulte. |
| 75' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Lassi Lappalainen's (Columbus Crew) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 7% is blocked by Patrick Yazbek. |
| 78' | Substitution | Substitution, Nashville SC. Ahmed Qasem replaces Jonathan Pérez. |
| 82' | Goal | Goal! 3:0. Sam Surridge (Nashville SC) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 92% to the lower right zone. Assisted by Ahmed Qasem, second assist by Andy NĂĄjar. |
| 83' | Substitution | Substitution, Nashville SC. Teal Bunbury replaces Hany Mukhtar. |
| 84' | Substitution | Substitution, Nashville SC. Bryan Acosta replaces Edvard Tagseth. |
| 84' | Foul | Yevhen Cheberko (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Teal Bunbury (Nashville SC). |
| 85' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Diego Rossi's (Columbus Crew) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 5% is saved by Joe Willis. |
| 86' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Diego Rossi's (Columbus Crew) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 3% misses to the left. |
| 87' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Nashville SC). Executed by Bryan Acosta. |
| 88' | Substitution | Substitution, Columbus Crew. Derrick Jones replaces Diego Rossi. |
| 88' | Substitution | Substitution, Columbus Crew. Cole Mrowka replaces DĂĄniel Gazdag. |
| 88' | Substitution | Substitution, Nashville SC. GastĂłn Brugman replaces Patrick Yazbek. |
| 88' | Substitution | Substitution, Nashville SC. Josh Bauer replaces Andy NĂĄjar. |
| 89' | Foul | Cole Mrowka (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Bryan Acosta (Nashville SC). |
| 90' | Foul | Ibrahim Aliyu (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jack Maher (Nashville SC). |
| 90'+2' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Derrick Jones's (Columbus Crew) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Bryan Acosta. |
| 90'+3' | Foul | Teal Bunbury (Nashville SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sean Zawadzki (Columbus Crew). |
| 90'+5' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Columbus Crew). Executed by Cole Mrowka. |
| 90'+6' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
| 90'+6' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, Nashville SC 3, Columbus Crew 0. |
"I think you see the mentality in the group."
"I think you see the mentality in the group."
Nashville SC head coach B.J. Callaghan was full of praise after his team's dominant 3-0 win over the Columbus Crew at GEODIS Park on Wednesday night. The Coyotes saw their 15-match unbeaten run across all competitions end at Inter Miami CF on Saturday, but returning home, Nashville bounced back.
Emphatically.
"Miami is obviously a really good team, but we don't believe that they got our best punch," said Callaghan. "... We made a commitment to each other to go through our process, review, try to figure out what we need to improve. But one of those was that no matter what happens tonight, they're gonna get our best punch.
"They're gonna get our best punch from the whole team."
Nashville certainly punched Columbus, thanks to their three All-Stars. Andy Najar, Sam Surridge and Hany Mukhtar combined for their second goal, a gorgeous quick transition that saw Najar spring Surridge into space, who then set up Mukhtar for a simple finish.
The goal was a timely reminder of why the trio is heading to Austin next week to represent the MLS All-Stars against the best from LIGA MX.
"It's nice that we scored goals, and I think we scored an All-Star goal," laughed Callaghan. "It was the three All-Stars that made that counter-attack, so kind of cool."
The trio caused Columbus' backline problems all game long. Surridge tallied 1g/1a, while Mukhtar also bagged a goal, bringing their combined goal total to 28 on the year and propelling Surridge back into the standalone lead for the Golden Boot presented by Audi.
Najar finished the evening with two assists, making him only the second-ever player in club history, alongside Mukhtar, to record at least 10 assists in a single season.
In their first full season under Callaghan, Nashville are flying. They're third in the Supporters' Shield race with 44 points and 1.91 points per game, and continue to pull off impressive results against the teams around them.
But they're not getting carried away with where they are in the table in mid-July.
"Everyone knows where we are sitting in the conference, but also we take one game at a time," said midfielder Eddi Tagseth. "We were disappointed with the Miami game because we felt like the way we played, we deserve more than zero points. And we also felt that we could have played better. So this was a perfect way to bounce back."
As Nashville keep winning games, it's proof of concept for a team who are simultaneously early in a rebuild and a legitimate contender for silverware. Beating a high-flying Columbus team will only strengthen their belief.
"That's a really good Columbus team. They've been really good for a long period of time," said Callaghan. "Tonight, I thought this was a really complete team performance.
"We analyze the game through phases of play. We were able to execute at a pretty high level in a lot of phases."
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 2' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Kei Kamara's (FC Cincinnati) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 9% is saved by Ăscar Ustari. |
| 2' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (FC Cincinnati). Executed by Luca Orellano. |
| 6' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Kei Kamara's (FC Cincinnati) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% is saved by Ăscar Ustari. |
| 8' | Foul | Kei Kamara (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Maximiliano FalcĂłn (Inter Miami CF). |
| 13' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Evander Da Silva Ferreira's (FC Cincinnati) with left footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% is saved by Ăscar Ustari. |
| 14' | Foul | BenjamĂn Cremaschi (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Brian Anunga (FC Cincinnati). |
| 15' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Evander Da Silva Ferreira's (FC Cincinnati) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% goes over to the right. |
| 16' | Goal | Goal! 1:0. Gerardo Valenzuela (FC Cincinnati) scored with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 23% to the lower right zone. Assisted by Luca Orellano. |
| 19' | Foul | Lukas Engel (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Tadeo Allende (Inter Miami CF). |
| 25' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. Rocco RĂos Novo replaces Ăscar Ustari. |
| 37' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Evander Da Silva Ferreira's (FC Cincinnati) with right footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% goes over to the right. |
| 40' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Tadeo Allende's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 6% is blocked by Matt Miazga. |
| 44' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Lionel Messi's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 17% is blocked by Lukas Engel. |
| 45' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Jordi Alba. |
| 45'+1' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Luca Orellano's (FC Cincinnati) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% goes over. |
| 45'+2' | Foul | Brian Anunga (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Telasco Segovia (Inter Miami CF). |
| 45'+5' | Foul | Kei Kamara (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Maximiliano FalcĂłn (Inter Miami CF). |
| 45'+6' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Lionel Messi's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 6% is saved by Roman Celentano. |
| 45'+7' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, FC Cincinnati 1, Inter Miami CF 0. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: FC Cincinnati 1, Inter Miami CF 0. |
| 47' | Foul | BenjamĂn Cremaschi (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Brian Anunga (FC Cincinnati). |
| 48' | Foul | Gerardo Valenzuela (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Tomås Avilés (Inter Miami CF). |
| 50' | Goal | Goal! 2:0. Evander Da Silva Ferreira (FC Cincinnati) scored with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 43% to the bottom right corner. |
| 52' | Foul | Luca Orellano (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Marcelo Weigandt (Inter Miami CF). |
| 54' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Lionel Messi. |
| 57' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Jordi Alba's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% goes over. |
| 58' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Luis SuĂĄrez's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 13% goes over to the left. |
| 60' | Foul | Kei Kamara (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Maximiliano FalcĂłn (Inter Miami CF). |
| 61' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Lionel Messi's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% misses to the left. |
| 62' | Substitution | Substitution, FC Cincinnati. Teenage Hadebe replaces Kei Kamara. |
| 66' | Foul | Jordi Alba (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Pavel Bucha (FC Cincinnati). |
| 68' | Foul | Foul by DeAndre Yedlin (FC Cincinnati). |
| 70' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Lionel Messi. |
| 70' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Jordi Alba's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% misses to the right. |
| 70' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Luca Orellano's (FC Cincinnati) with left footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 6% is saved by Rocco RĂos Novo. |
| 70' | Goal | Goal! 3:0. Evander Da Silva Ferreira (FC Cincinnati) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 87% to the lower left zone. |
| 72' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. FafĂ Picault replaces Tadeo Allende. |
| 72' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. Gonzalo LujĂĄn replaces Maximiliano FalcĂłn. |
| 73' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Lionel Messi's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 5% is blocked by DeAndre Yedlin. |
| 75' | Offside | Offside, Inter Miami CF. Marcelo Weigandt is caught offside. |
| 77' | Substitution | Substitution, FC Cincinnati. Sergio Santos replaces Gerardo Valenzuela. |
| 77' | Substitution | Substitution, FC Cincinnati. Corey Baird replaces Luca Orellano. |
| 78' | Offside | Offside, Inter Miami CF. Lionel Messi is caught offside. |
| 79' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Lionel Messi's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 10% is saved by Roman Celentano. |
| 80' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Telasco Segovia. |
| 81' | Foul | FafĂ Picault (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Teenage Hadebe (FC Cincinnati). |
| 81' | Caution | Teenage Hadebe (FC Cincinnati) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 83' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Marcelo Weigandt's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 23% misses to the right. |
| 85' | Substitution | Substitution, FC Cincinnati. Alvas Powell replaces DeAndre Yedlin. |
| 85' | Substitution | Substitution, FC Cincinnati. Brad Smith replaces Lukas Engel. |
| 85' | Caution | Roman Celentano (FC Cincinnati) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 86' | Foul | BenjamĂn Cremaschi (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sergio Santos (FC Cincinnati). |
| 86' | Foul | Alvas Powell (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Luis SuĂĄrez (Inter Miami CF). |
| 86' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. Yannick Bright replaces Marcelo Weigandt. |
| 89' | Foul | Sergio Santos (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Gonzalo LujĂĄn (Inter Miami CF). |
| 90' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Evander Da Silva Ferreira's (FC Cincinnati) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 3% misses to the left. |
| 90'+8' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
| 90'+8' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, FC Cincinnati 3, Inter Miami CF 0. |
Dado Valenzuela couldnât resist, and who would blame him?
Dado Valenzuela couldnât resist, and who would blame him?
Asked by a reporter whether he and his FC Cincinnati teammates expected to dominate red-hot Inter Miami as they did at TQL Stadium on Wednesday night, the young homegrown responded with a measured dose of swagger.
â3-0, yeah â why not?â said the scorer of Cincyâs opening goal. âWe go into the game obviously wanting to dominate, and that's what we did.â
Four days after their dream start to the Hell is Real clash with the Columbus Crew dissolved into a nightmarish 4-2 derby beating in their own house that raised questions among even their most dedicated fans, the Knifey Lions responded with perhaps their finest performance of the season â and against the GOAT, no less.
Amid substantial pregame buzz about Leo Messiâs scorching run of form â with 11 goals across his previous six games, the Argentine legend became the first player in league history to score multiple goals in five straight matches â it was FCC playmaker Evander who shined brightest in this faceoff of two leading Landon Donovan MLS MVP candidates, bagging a second-half brace to ensure this would be the sort of 90-minute display that eluded them against their in-state rivals.
âWe needed to bounce back after the last game,â the Brazilian No. 10 told MLS Season Pass after the final whistle. âWe disappointed ourselves, we disappointed the fans, and we were a little bit like, we can't lose games like that. So I think tonight we challenged ourselves to be better [individually] and both be better as a team. And that's what we did tonight.
âA very great result, very great performance from everyone.â
From their effective balance of pace, intensity and discipline to the colorfully raucous TQL crowd that cheered them on, this was a comprehensive victory for FCC, one that firmly snaps the Heronsâ five-match winning streak in league play while underlining Cincyâs own credentials as a title contender.
âVery pleased with the performance. We were a better team tonight than we showed on the weekend, and I'm happy the guys were rewarded for that,â said head coach Pat Noonan afterwards.
âWe played the game in a better way with the lead,â he added. âWas it perfect? No. There were tough moments when we had to defend, and we had to defend [Miamiâs] good movement, good one-v-one ability on the ball, and I thought our guys were up for it: Made a lot of big plays in the right moments, and scored some good goals.
"It's not easy to beat a team of that quality with the form that they're in.â
Evanderâs first goal was well in character, a clinical finish after an instinctive flash of improvisational flair in a congested area at the top of Miamiâs penalty box. His second was more opportunistic, a tap-in after IMCF goalkeeper Rocco Rios Novo â an unexpected substitute after veteran Oscar Ustari picked up what looked like a hamstring strain in the first half â parried a Luca Orellano shot into his path.
Both impressed his coach in equal measure.
âThe first one, I know we're looking to play it across â a little bit of fortune, maybe, with how it gets into his path,â said Noonan. âBut the reason it gets into his path is because of his feel for how to make a touch, or how to use his body, or how to attack space, and then he's free, and he scores a goal. So that's why he needs to be in those spots for us.
âThe second one, it's simple. This goes back to when you were a kid: Follow your shot, that simple ⊠that's not, like, high-level stuff, but it's when you think the game and when you're in the right spot, you make plays.â
Meanwhile, Valenzuelaâs contributions were made possible by the nightâs only piece of bad news for Cincy: The absence of star striker KĂ©vin Denkey, who sustained a leg injury in the loss to Columbus and will miss âa couple weeks, hopefullyâ as he recovers from what Noonan described as the first significant injury of his career, which seems to have been a factor in the inability to diagnose it in the run of play on Saturday.
Replacing the prolific Designated Player in such a weighty fixture was a big ask for the 20-year-old homegrown, and he answered the call with a razor-sharp finish. The ensuing discipline and organization to make that goal stand up as the winner in the face of their star-studded opponentsâ response was a collective effort, one that bodes well for the Garysâ trophy ambitions.
âYou could see the movements, the spacing to try to limit their attack was strong,â said Noonan. âThere were moments where they put us under pressure, and then in those moments, we defended the box the right way. So I think the energy was there, and you could see the guys wanted to respond in a good way, and they did.â
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 2' | Foul | Artem Smolyakov (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Carlos Harvey (Minnesota United FC). |
| 6' | Foul | Timothy Tillman (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kelvin Yeboah (Minnesota United FC). |
| 6' | Caution | Kelvin Yeboah (Minnesota United FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 8' | FreeKick | Free kick saved. Denis Bouanga's (Los Angeles Football Club) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 5% is saved by Dayne St. Clair. |
| 9' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Los Angeles Football Club). Executed by Denis Bouanga. |
| 10' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Los Angeles Football Club). Executed by JavairĂŽ Dilrosun. |
| 12' | Foul | Denis Bouanga (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Carlos Harvey (Minnesota United FC). |
| 13' | Foul | Tani Oluwaseyi (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Artem Smolyakov (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 15' | Foul | Carlos Harvey (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Denis Bouanga (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 18' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Artem Smolyakov's (Los Angeles Football Club) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% is saved by Dayne St. Clair. |
| 18' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Los Angeles Football Club). Executed by Denis Bouanga. |
| 19' | Offside | Offside, Los Angeles Football Club. Ryan Hollingshead is caught offside. |
| 22' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. JoaquĂn Pereyra's (Minnesota United FC) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% is saved by Hugo Lloris. |
| 23' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Minnesota United FC). Executed by JoaquĂn Pereyra. |
| 25' | ShotAtGoal | Robin Lod (Minnesota United FC) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3%. |
| 25' | Foul | Denis Bouanga (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Robin Lod (Minnesota United FC). |
| 25' | Caution | Robin Lod (Minnesota United FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 28' | Foul | JavairĂŽ Dilrosun (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Anthony Markanich (Minnesota United FC). |
| 31' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Denis Bouanga's (Los Angeles Football Club) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by Carlos Harvey. |
| 33' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Carlos Harvey's (Minnesota United FC) with left footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 2% is saved by Hugo Lloris. |
| 35' | Foul | Carlos Harvey (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Denis Bouanga (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 38' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Carlos Harvey's (Minnesota United FC) with right footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% misses to the left. |
| 40' | Foul | Jeremy Ebobisse (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by NicolĂĄs Romero (Minnesota United FC). |
| 42' | Caution | NicolĂĄs Romero (Minnesota United FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 42' | Goal | Goal! 0:1. Denis Bouanga (Los Angeles Football Club) scored from penalty with right footed shot with an xG of 77% to the top left corner. |
| 45' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Minnesota United FC). Executed by JoaquĂn Pereyra. |
| 45' | ShotAtGoal | Tani Oluwaseyi (Minnesota United FC) with header from the center of the box with an xG of 11%. |
| 45' | Foul | Denis Bouanga (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Anthony Markanich (Minnesota United FC). |
| 45'+2' | Foul | Marco Delgado (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by JoaquĂn Pereyra (Minnesota United FC). |
| 45'+3' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. JavairĂŽ Dilrosun's (Los Angeles Football Club) with left footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 3% is saved by Dayne St. Clair. |
| 45'+5' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, Minnesota United FC 0, Los Angeles Football Club 1. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: Minnesota United FC 0, Los Angeles Football Club 1. |
| 46' | Foul | JoaquĂn Pereyra (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sergi Palencia (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 46' | Caution | Timothy Tillman (Los Angeles Football Club) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 48' | Foul | Robin Lod (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Marco Delgado (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 50' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Minnesota United FC). Executed by JoaquĂn Pereyra. |
| 51' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Tani Oluwaseyi's (Minnesota United FC) with header from the center of the box with an xG of 5% goes out of bounds. |
| 52' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Minnesota United FC). Executed by JoaquĂn Pereyra. |
| 52' | Offside | Offside, Minnesota United FC. Carlos Harvey is caught offside. |
| 54' | Foul | NicolĂĄs Romero (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jeremy Ebobisse (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 55' | Foul | JoaquĂn Pereyra (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ryan Hollingshead (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 55' | Caution | Ryan Hollingshead (Los Angeles Football Club) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 57' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Minnesota United FC). Executed by JoaquĂn Pereyra. |
| 59' | Foul | Anthony Markanich (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Denis Bouanga (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 61' | Substitution | Substitution, Minnesota United FC. Julian Gressel replaces Bongokuhle Hlongwane. |
| 61' | Substitution | Substitution, Minnesota United FC. Joseph Rosales replaces NicolĂĄs Romero. |
| 67' | Substitution | Substitution, Los Angeles Football Club. Nathan Ordaz replaces JavairĂŽ Dilrosun. |
| 68' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Minnesota United FC). Executed by JoaquĂn Pereyra. |
| 68' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Michael Boxall's (Minnesota United FC) with header from the center of the box with an xG of 6% is blocked by Eddie Segura. |
| 68' | Foul | Sergi Palencia (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Anthony Markanich (Minnesota United FC). |
| 70' | Foul | Artem Smolyakov (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Robin Lod (Minnesota United FC). |
| 71' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Joseph Rosales's (Minnesota United FC) with left footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 11% is saved by Hugo Lloris. |
| 72' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Minnesota United FC). Executed by JoaquĂn Pereyra. |
| 72' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Julian Gressel's (Minnesota United FC) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 2% goes over. |
| 75' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Minnesota United FC). Executed by Julian Gressel. |
| 76' | Substitution | Substitution, Los Angeles Football Club. Yaw Yeboah replaces Jeremy Ebobisse. |
| 76' | Substitution | Substitution, Los Angeles Football Club. Igor Jesus replaces Timothy Tillman. |
| 78' | Foul | Igor Jesus (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Tani Oluwaseyi (Minnesota United FC). |
| 78' | Caution | Tani Oluwaseyi (Minnesota United FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 81' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Nathan Ordaz's (Los Angeles Football Club) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 8% is saved by Dayne St. Clair. |
| 81' | Foul | JoaquĂn Pereyra (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sergi Palencia (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 82' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Kelvin Yeboah's (Minnesota United FC) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 9% is blocked by Sergi Palencia. |
| 83' | Substitution | Substitution, Minnesota United FC. Owen Gene replaces Wil Trapp. |
| 83' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Minnesota United FC). Executed by Julian Gressel. |
| 84' | Foul | Nathan Ordaz (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Michael Boxall (Minnesota United FC). |
| 87' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Minnesota United FC). Executed by JoaquĂn Pereyra. |
| 87' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Denis Bouanga's (Los Angeles Football Club) with right footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 18% misses to the left. |
| 90' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Denis Bouanga's (Los Angeles Football Club) with right footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 18% is saved by Dayne St. Clair. |
| 90'+3' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Michael Boxall's (Minnesota United FC) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 16% is blocked by Igor Jesus. |
| 90'+3' | Foul | Tani Oluwaseyi (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Eddie Segura (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 90'+3' | Caution | Eddie Segura (Los Angeles Football Club) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 90'+4' | Substitution | Substitution, Los Angeles Football Club. David MartĂnez replaces Denis Bouanga. |
| 90'+4' | Offside | Offside, Minnesota United FC. Michael Boxall is caught offside. |
| 90'+6' | Foul | Owen Gene (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Eddie Segura (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 90'+7' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
| 90'+7' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, Minnesota United FC 0, Los Angeles Football Club 1. |
It was never going to be easy for LAFC to visit Allianz Field and top a red-hot Minnesota United side that's been among the best in the Western Conference.
It was never going to be easy for LAFC to visit Allianz Field and top a red-hot Minnesota United side that's been among the best in the Western Conference.
But thanks to a 42nd-minute penalty kick from star forward Denis Bouanga, the Black & Gold did just that, earning a 1-0 victory that affords them positive momentum ahead of a massive El TrĂĄfico bout vs. archrivals LA Galaxy on Saturday (10:30 pm ET | MLS Season Pass, Apple TV+).
The key to Wednesday's victory was a mammoth defensive effort, which saw LAFC hold a clean sheet for a third straight match.
âItâs unbelievable. We knew what the task was coming in here,â defender Nkosi Tafari told MLS Season Pass after the match. âThey are in second place, weâre chasing, we know we have games in hand, but this is nuts. For us to get a win and a shutout on the road? The best possible shutout."
The defensive heroics loomed even larger given the Black & Gold learned this week that standout center back Aaron Long will miss the rest of the 2025 season with an Achilles injury.
âBig shoes to fill. A captain, former national team player â heâs been a mainstay for this club, and I just want to make sure I do the best job possible while heâs out,â Tafari said. âAll the best in his recovery. I love that guy. Weâre fighting for him.â
Head coach Steven Cherundolo also lauded the mettle his side showed in getting all three points in one of the league's most hostile environments.
âBeating a team, a really good team. They are really good at what they do. We beat them at their own game, and that makes me happy,â Cherundolo said.
It was the fourth time Bouanga has delivered a game-winning goal this season â and the 20th match-winner of his LAFC career, surpassing club legend Carlos Vela. It also marked the All-Star's team-leading 18th goal contribution of the campaign (11g/7a).
The stars are aligning for the latest edition of El TrĂĄfico to be another memorable chapter in one of the league's premier rivalries.
While the Galaxy's 2025 struggles are well-documented, the Black & Gold know recent form often goes out the window in derby matches.
âThese derbies, you canât think about streaks in these moments, in these games,â said Cherundolo. âYou just have to prepare for the unexpected. Every time we play each other, there are always exciting moments. I expect more of the same Saturday at BMO.â
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 1' | Foul | Santiago Moreno (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Carlos Harvey (Minnesota United FC). |
| 5' | Foul | David Ayala (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Carlos Harvey (Minnesota United FC). |
| 6' | Foul | Ariel Lassiter (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick, after being fouled by JoaquĂn Pereyra (Minnesota United FC). |
| 7' | Foul | Joseph Rosales (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Cristhian Paredes (Portland Timbers). |
| 10' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Felipe Mora's (Portland Timbers) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 8% misses to the right. |
| 12' | Foul | Dario Zuparic (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Tani Oluwaseyi (Minnesota United FC). |
| 14' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Bongokuhle Hlongwane's (Minnesota United FC) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 10% is saved by Maxime Crépeau. |
| 16' | Foul | Jefferson Diaz (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ariel Lassiter (Portland Timbers). |
| 18' | Foul | Santiago Moreno (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Tani Oluwaseyi (Minnesota United FC). |
| 19' | Foul | Dario Zuparic (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jefferson Diaz (Minnesota United FC). |
| 20' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Cristhian Paredes's (Portland Timbers) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 6% goes over. |
| 23' | Foul | JoaquĂn Pereyra (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Cristhian Paredes (Portland Timbers). |
| 24' | FreeKick | Free kick saved. JoaquĂn Pereyra's (Minnesota United FC) with left footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% is saved by Maxime CrĂ©peau. |
| 25' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Minnesota United FC). Executed by JoaquĂn Pereyra. |
| 25' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Minnesota United FC). Executed by JoaquĂn Pereyra. |
| 25' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Joseph Rosales's (Minnesota United FC) with left footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 5% goes over. |
| 26' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Cristhian Paredes's (Portland Timbers) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 5% misses to the right. |
| 33' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. JoaquĂn Pereyra's (Minnesota United FC) with left footed shot from own half with an xG of 2% is saved by Maxime CrĂ©peau. |
| 34' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Bongokuhle Hlongwane's (Minnesota United FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 8% is blocked by Dario Zuparic. |
| 34' | Foul | Bongokuhle Hlongwane (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by David Ayala (Portland Timbers). |
| 39' | Foul | Santiago Moreno (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick, after being fouled by NicolĂĄs Romero (Minnesota United FC). |
| 39' | Caution | NicolĂĄs Romero (Minnesota United FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 40' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. JoaquĂn Pereyra's (Minnesota United FC) with left footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% misses to the right. |
| 43' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. JoaquĂn Pereyra's (Minnesota United FC) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 6% goes over. |
| 43' | Foul | NicolĂĄs Romero (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ariel Lassiter (Portland Timbers). |
| 43' | Caution | Ariel Lassiter (Portland Timbers) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 45' | Foul | Juan Mosquera (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Carlos Harvey (Minnesota United FC). |
| 45' | Caution | Carlos Harvey (Minnesota United FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 45'+1' | Foul | Carlos Harvey (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Finn Surman (Portland Timbers). |
| 45'+4' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Felipe Mora's (Portland Timbers) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 11% is saved by Dayne St. Clair. |
| 45'+4' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Carlos Harvey's (Minnesota United FC) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 7% is blocked by Finn Surman. |
| 45'+4' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, Portland Timbers 0, Minnesota United FC 0. |
| 46' | Substitution | Substitution, Minnesota United FC. Wil Trapp replaces Carlos Harvey. |
| 46' | Substitution | Substitution, Minnesota United FC. Michael Boxall replaces NicolĂĄs Romero. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: Portland Timbers 0, Minnesota United FC 0. |
| 46' | Foul | JoaquĂn Pereyra (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Juan Mosquera (Portland Timbers). |
| 47' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Jefferson Diaz's (Minnesota United FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 5% is saved by Maxime Crépeau. |
| 48' | Foul | Dario Zuparic (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Robin Lod (Minnesota United FC). |
| 49' | Foul | Jefferson Diaz (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ian Smith (Portland Timbers). |
| 50' | Foul | Felipe Mora (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Michael Boxall (Minnesota United FC). |
| 50' | Foul | Bongokuhle Hlongwane (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jimer Fory (Portland Timbers). |
| 51' | ShotAtGoal | Robin Lod (Minnesota United FC) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 7%. |
| 54' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Tani Oluwaseyi's (Minnesota United FC) with left footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% goes over to the left. |
| 55' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Ariel Lassiter's (Portland Timbers) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 3% misses to the right. |
| 56' | Substitution | Substitution, Portland Timbers. Gage Guerra replaces Ariel Lassiter. |
| 57' | Foul | Bongokuhle Hlongwane (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jimer Fory (Portland Timbers). |
| 59' | Foul | Juan Mosquera (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Joseph Rosales (Minnesota United FC). |
| 61' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Portland Timbers). Executed by Santiago Moreno. |
| 61' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Finn Surman's (Portland Timbers) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 24% goes over to the right. |
| 61' | Substitution | Substitution, Minnesota United FC. Anthony Markanich replaces Bongokuhle Hlongwane. |
| 64' | Foul | Juan Mosquera (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Anthony Markanich (Minnesota United FC). |
| 65' | Foul | Cristhian Paredes (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick, after being fouled by JoaquĂn Pereyra (Minnesota United FC). |
| 65' | Caution | JoaquĂn Pereyra (Minnesota United FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 66' | FreeKick | Free kick saved. Santiago Moreno's (Portland Timbers) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% is saved by Dayne St. Clair. |
| 69' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Tani Oluwaseyi's (Minnesota United FC) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 12% is blocked by Jimer Fory. |
| 71' | Substitution | Substitution, Minnesota United FC. Kelvin Yeboah replaces JoaquĂn Pereyra. |
| 72' | Offside | Offside, Minnesota United FC. Joseph Rosales is caught offside. |
| 73' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Santiago Moreno's (Portland Timbers) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 10% misses to the right. |
| 74' | Substitution | Substitution, Portland Timbers. Diego CharĂĄ replaces David Ayala. |
| 74' | Substitution | Substitution, Portland Timbers. Kevin Kelsy replaces Felipe Mora. |
| 75' | Substitution | Substitution, Minnesota United FC. Owen Gene replaces Joseph Rosales. |
| 76' | Foul | Owen Gene (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Diego CharĂĄ (Portland Timbers). |
| 77' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Minnesota United FC). Executed by Julian Gressel. |
| 77' | Goal | Goal! 0:1. Anthony Markanich (Minnesota United FC) scored with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 13% to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Julian Gressel. |
| 81' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Ian Smith's (Portland Timbers) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 2% goes over to the left. |
| 82' | Foul | Owen Gene (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Santiago Moreno (Portland Timbers). |
| 83' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Kelvin Yeboah's (Minnesota United FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 15% goes over. |
| 84' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Santiago Moreno's (Portland Timbers) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 6% is saved by Dayne St. Clair. |
| 84' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Tani Oluwaseyi's (Minnesota United FC) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 4% is saved by Maxime Crépeau. |
| 84' | Foul | Michael Boxall (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kevin Kelsy (Portland Timbers). |
| 85' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Owen Gene's (Minnesota United FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% is blocked by Cristhian Paredes. |
| 86' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Portland Timbers). Executed by Santiago Moreno. |
| 86' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Dario Zuparic's (Portland Timbers) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 3% misses to the left. |
| 86' | Substitution | Substitution, Portland Timbers. Omir FernĂĄndez replaces Cristhian Paredes. |
| 90' | ShotAtGoal | Omir FernĂĄndez (Portland Timbers) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 8%. |
| 90' | Foul | Santiago Moreno (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Robin Lod (Minnesota United FC). |
| 90'+1' | ShotAtGoal | Juan Mosquera (Portland Timbers) hits the cross bar from the right side of the box with an xG of 3%. |
| 90'+1' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Portland Timbers). Executed by Santiago Moreno. |
| 90'+1' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Portland Timbers). Executed by Ian Smith. |
| 90'+2' | Goal | Goal! 1:1. Omir FernĂĄndez (Portland Timbers) scored with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 37% to the top left corner. Assisted by Juan Mosquera. |
| 90'+4' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Portland Timbers). Executed by Santiago Moreno. |
| 90'+4' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Portland Timbers). Executed by Ian Smith. |
| 90'+4' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Finn Surman's (Portland Timbers) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 22% misses to the left. |
| 90'+5' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
| 90'+5' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, Portland Timbers 1, Minnesota United FC 1. |
Before the Portland Timbers' 1-1 draw with Minnesota United FC on Saturday evening, their most die-hard supporters unveiled the largest painted tifo in MLS history.
Before the Portland Timbers' 1-1 draw with Minnesota United FC on Saturday evening, their most die-hard supporters unveiled the largest painted tifo in MLS history.
The Timbers Army created the panoramic art, which celebrated the club's 50th anniversary in style.
Spanning several stands in Providence Park, the tifo featured several players who were recognized in the fan-voted Timbers All-Time XI. Legends included Clive Charles, Diego Valeri, Diego Chara and Darlington Nagbe.
READ MORE: Portland Timbers iconic tifo
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 6' | Foul | Sergi Palencia (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Joseph Paintsil (LA Galaxy). |
| 9' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Nathan Ordaz's (Los Angeles Football Club) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 3% misses to the right. |
| 10' | Foul | Matheus Nascimento (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Igor Jesus (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 13' | Foul | Edwin Cerrillo (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Nathan Ordaz (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 14' | Foul | Marco Reus (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Eddie Segura (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 15' | Offside | Offside, LA Galaxy. Maya Yoshida is caught offside. |
| 17' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (LA Galaxy). Executed by Marco Reus. |
| 17' | Foul | Sergi Palencia (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by JuliĂĄn Aude (LA Galaxy). |
| 24' | Foul | Eddie Segura (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Matheus Nascimento (LA Galaxy). |
| 24' | Foul | Igor Jesus (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Marco Reus (LA Galaxy). |
| 25' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Denis Bouanga's (Los Angeles Football Club) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by Maya Yoshida. |
| 25' | Foul | Igor Jesus (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Matheus Nascimento (LA Galaxy). |
| 26' | Goal | Goal! 1:0. Denis Bouanga (Los Angeles Football Club) scored with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 24% to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Ryan Hollingshead. |
| 31' | Goal | Goal! 2:0. JavairĂŽ Dilrosun (Los Angeles Football Club) scored with left footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 10% to the middle left zone. Assisted by Nathan Ordaz, second assist by Marco Delgado. |
| 33' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Joseph Paintsil's (LA Galaxy) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% is saved by Hugo Lloris. |
| 34' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (LA Galaxy). Executed by Gabriel Pec. |
| 34' | Foul | Foul by Ryan Hollingshead (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 36' | Goal | Goal! 2:1. Gabriel Pec (LA Galaxy) scored from penalty with left footed shot with an xG of 77% to the bottom left corner. |
| 39' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Timothy Tillman's (Los Angeles Football Club) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 5% is blocked by Maya Yoshida. |
| 39' | Foul | Joseph Paintsil (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sergi Palencia (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 39' | Caution | Sergi Palencia (Los Angeles Football Club) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 42' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Ryan Hollingshead's (Los Angeles Football Club) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 21% is saved by Novak Micovic. |
| 43' | Foul | Edwin Cerrillo (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Marco Delgado (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 45'+1' | Foul | Denis Bouanga (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Lucas Sanabria (LA Galaxy). |
| 45'+1' | Caution | Lucas Sanabria (LA Galaxy) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 45'+3' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Gabriel Pec's (LA Galaxy) with left footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% goes over to the left. |
| 45'+5' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, Los Angeles Football Club 2, LA Galaxy 1. |
| 46' | Substitution | Substitution, LA Galaxy. Diego FagĂșndez replaces Lucas Sanabria. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: Los Angeles Football Club 2, LA Galaxy 1. |
| 50' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Timothy Tillman's (Los Angeles Football Club) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 25% is blocked by Maya Yoshida. |
| 50' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Los Angeles Football Club). Executed by Denis Bouanga. |
| 51' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Los Angeles Football Club). Executed by Denis Bouanga. |
| 52' | Foul | Edwin Cerrillo (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sergi Palencia (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 53' | Foul | Nkosi Tafari (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Joseph Paintsil (LA Galaxy). |
| 54' | Offside | Offside, LA Galaxy. Joseph Paintsil is caught offside. |
| 61' | Foul | Foul by Timothy Tillman (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 61' | Caution | Timothy Tillman (Los Angeles Football Club) is shown the yellow card for . |
| 63' | Foul | Marco Delgado (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Emiro Garces (LA Galaxy). |
| 64' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Los Angeles Football Club). Executed by Denis Bouanga. |
| 67' | Goal | Goal! 3:1. Denis Bouanga (Los Angeles Football Club) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 43% to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Nathan Ordaz. |
| 71' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Diego FagĂșndez's (LA Galaxy) with right footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% misses to the left. |
| 76' | Foul | Diego FagĂșndez (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Denis Bouanga (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 76' | Substitution | Substitution, Los Angeles Football Club. Jeremy Ebobisse replaces Nathan Ordaz. |
| 76' | Substitution | Substitution, Los Angeles Football Club. Frankie Amaya replaces Marco Delgado. |
| 79' | Goal | Goal! 3:2. Matheus Nascimento (LA Galaxy) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 15% to the lower left central zone. Assisted by Gabriel Pec, second assist by Marco Reus. |
| 79' | ShotAtGoal | Gabriel Pec (LA Galaxy) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 13%. |
| 81' | Foul | Igor Jesus (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Matheus Nascimento (LA Galaxy). |
| 81' | Substitution | Substitution, LA Galaxy. John Nelson replaces JuliĂĄn Aude. |
| 81' | Substitution | Substitution, LA Galaxy. Christian RamĂrez replaces Matheus Nascimento. |
| 81' | Substitution | Substitution, LA Galaxy. Mauricio Cuevas replaces Miki Yamane. |
| 81' | Substitution | Substitution, LA Galaxy. Isaiah Parente replaces Edwin Cerrillo. |
| 82' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Marco Reus's (LA Galaxy) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Eddie Segura. |
| 83' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (LA Galaxy). Executed by Diego FagĂșndez. |
| 84' | Substitution | Substitution, Los Angeles Football Club. Yaw Yeboah replaces Denis Bouanga. |
| 84' | Substitution | Substitution, Los Angeles Football Club. David MartĂnez replaces JavairĂŽ Dilrosun. |
| 85' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Joseph Paintsil's (LA Galaxy) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% is saved by Hugo Lloris. |
| 88' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Christian RamĂrez's (LA Galaxy) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 43% is saved by Hugo Lloris. |
| 90' | Substitution | Substitution, Los Angeles Football Club. Artem Smolyakov replaces Timothy Tillman. |
| 90' | Foul | David MartĂnez (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Mauricio Cuevas (LA Galaxy). |
| 90'+1' | Caution | Diego FagĂșndez (LA Galaxy) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 90'+1' | Caution | Mauricio Cuevas (LA Galaxy) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 90'+1' | Caution | Eddie Segura (Los Angeles Football Club) is shown the red card for violent conduct. |
| 90'+3' | Caution | Gabriel Pec (LA Galaxy) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 90'+4' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Los Angeles Football Club). Executed by David MartĂnez. |
| 90'+5' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Maya Yoshida's (LA Galaxy) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 5% misses to the right. |
| 90'+6' | Caution | Hugo Lloris (Los Angeles Football Club) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 90'+7' | Goal | Goal! 3:3. Maya Yoshida (LA Galaxy) scored with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 12% to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Mauricio Cuevas, second assist by Gabriel Pec. |
| 90'+8' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
| 90'+8' | Caution | Denis Bouanga (Los Angeles Football Club) is shown the yellow card |
| 90'+8' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, Los Angeles Football Club 3, LA Galaxy 3. |
El TrĂĄfico never disappoints.
El TrĂĄfico never disappoints.
The LA Galaxy completed a stunning 3-3 comeback draw against rivals LAFC at BMO Stadium on Saturday night as captain Maya Yoshida delivered the 97th-minute header heard 'round the league to equalize with the last touch of the game.
"The good thing is, my daughter doesn't like LAFC," Yoshida quipped postgame. "So at least I can go home with a smile and hopefully she's going to be proud of me."
He didn't score the equalizer, but Gabriel Pec netted the first two Galaxy goals on the night to keep his side in the match and set up the dramatic draw. Trailing 2-0 in the first half, Pec drew a penalty and buried it. Trailing 3-1 in the second half, he cut the deficit to a single goal again with a timely run into the box.
"We tried him on the left, we tried them on the right, and he just kind of stuck with the game," head coach Greg Vanney praised his Brazilian winger.
"Even though I don't think it was his most influential game in some ways, but he was able to, over the course of it â obviously, good finish on the penalty â but to stay with it and get the second goal, I just think it's important."
The stage was set.
After a typical derby scuffle left LAFC down a man following Eddie Segura's straight red card, substitute Mauricio Cuevas delivered a peachy cross for Yoshida's flicked header to snatch a point at the death â the captain's first goal of the season.
"Goal is the main part of soccer, so finally, as you say, I had a lot of opportunity to score, and I missed a lot of headed balls as well," the Japanese icon noted. "So finally, I could score today to contribute to the team. Very happy for that. Hopefully more to come."
Derbies are just different, and El TrĂĄfico always delivers. This time, it was a monumental road comeback to snatch a late point.
"I'm proud of the guys that came on and just kept working through it," said Vanney.
"These games are crazy always, so, you know, in a rivalry game or any game, you never give up. These games specifically have always had a way to have some crazy in them and didn't disappoint there at the end."
Despite the draw feeling "as a loss" for Denis Bouanga, the All-Star forward made more El TrĂĄfico history in the derby's 26th edition. With his brace on Saturday night, the Gabonese international became the first player to score in six consecutive El TrĂĄfico matches, passing Zlatan IbrahimoviÄ for the second-most goals in derby history (10 goals).
"For me, it's like the final," Bouanga said of his devastating El TrĂĄfico form. "You need to push your boundaries, and it's a derby, it's always special. I hope that next year I'll be able to score more and pass Carlos."
As he hinted, the only player still ahead of Bouanga in El TrĂĄfico goals is LAFC legend Carlos Vela (12), who Bouanga (87 goals) is also just seven goals from passing on the club's all-time goalscoring charts.
"Vela is an icon," Bouanga said. "This record is affiliated more with the team effort rather than individual records. So as long as the team is happy with what I'm doing, and if I can get past Carlos, this is what matters the most."
For star playmaker Marco Reus, who recorded his 13th goal contribution in the last 14 games on Saturday, the derby was exemplary of the Galaxy's resilience during a tumultuous season.
"These games show again a little bit of the rollercoaster this season," said Reus.
"What I mean with the rollercoaster is like, somehow we keep our mentality, and it shows at the end that we are not giving up, especially in this situation away in the derby. It means a lot to us coming back from 2-0, 3-1."
In turn, the Gs remain "so close together, you cannot imagine," according to Reus.
Despite their last-place position in the Western Conference, they continue to look forward with hopes of making an improbable run at the Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs beginning Friday at Houston Dynamo FC (8:30 pm ET | MLS Season Pass).
"I can't be happy for the season so far, but we still have a chance to go through to the playoffs," said Yoshida. "So next game is very important again. Obviously, every game is important now for us."
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 3' | Foul | Foul by Mohammed Sofo (New York Red Bulls). |
| 5' | Foul | Daniel Edelman (New York Red Bulls) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Federico Redondo (Inter Miami CF). |
| 6' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Sean Nealis's (New York Red Bulls) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 5% goes over. |
| 8' | Foul | Maximiliano FalcĂłn (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting (New York Red Bulls). |
| 11' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Telasco Segovia. |
| 11' | Foul | Mohammed Sofo (New York Red Bulls) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Telasco Segovia (Inter Miami CF). |
| 11' | Caution | Telasco Segovia (Inter Miami CF) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 14' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Noah Eile's (New York Red Bulls) with left footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by Federico Redondo. |
| 14' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (New York Red Bulls). Executed by Emil Forsberg. |
| 14' | Goal | Goal! 1:0. Alexander Hack (New York Red Bulls) scored with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 38% to the lower left zone. Assisted by Emil Forsberg. |
| 21' | Offside | Offside, Inter Miami CF. Tadeo Allende is caught offside. |
| 24' | Goal | Goal! 1:1. Jordi Alba (Inter Miami CF) scored with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 25% to the central zone. Assisted by Lionel Messi, second assist by Luis SuĂĄrez. |
| 26' | Foul | Luis SuĂĄrez (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ronald Donkor (New York Red Bulls). |
| 27' | Goal | Goal! 1:2. Telasco Segovia (Inter Miami CF) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 15% to the central zone. Assisted by Jordi Alba, second assist by Lionel Messi. |
| 28' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Lionel Messi's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% is blocked by Telasco Segovia. |
| 29' | Foul | Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting (New York Red Bulls) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Maximiliano FalcĂłn (Inter Miami CF). |
| 29' | Caution | Maximiliano FalcĂłn (Inter Miami CF) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 30' | FreeKick | Free kick missed. Emil Forsberg's (New York Red Bulls) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 8% goes over. |
| 34' | Foul | Lionel Messi (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ronald Donkor (New York Red Bulls). |
| 34' | Caution | Ronald Donkor (New York Red Bulls) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 36' | Foul | Lionel Messi (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Julian Hall (New York Red Bulls). |
| 36' | FreeKick | Free kick blocked. Lionel Messi's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 3%. |
| 38' | Foul | Federico Redondo (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Mohammed Sofo (New York Red Bulls). |
| 39' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Telasco Segovia's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 10% is saved by Carlos Coronel. |
| 41' | Foul | Marcelo Weigandt (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Raheem Edwards (New York Red Bulls). |
| 45' | Foul | Julian Hall (New York Red Bulls) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sergio Busquets (Inter Miami CF). |
| 45'+1' | FreeKick | Free kick missed. Emil Forsberg's (New York Red Bulls) with right footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 11% misses to the right. |
| 45'+3' | Goal | Goal! 1:3. Telasco Segovia (Inter Miami CF) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 10% to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Federico Redondo. |
| 45'+5' | Offside | Offside, New York Red Bulls. Ronald Donkor is caught offside. |
| 45'+6' | Foul | Julian Hall (New York Red Bulls) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Marcelo Weigandt (Inter Miami CF). |
| 45'+6' | Caution | Marcelo Weigandt (Inter Miami CF) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 45'+7' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, New York Red Bulls 1, Inter Miami CF 3. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: New York Red Bulls 1, Inter Miami CF 3. |
| 48' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Julian Hall's (New York Red Bulls) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 5% misses to the right. |
| 50' | Foul | Luis SuĂĄrez (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sean Nealis (New York Red Bulls). |
| 51' | Foul | Emil Forsberg (New York Red Bulls) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Gonzalo LujĂĄn (Inter Miami CF). |
| 53' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (New York Red Bulls). Executed by Emil Forsberg. |
| 53' | Foul | Lionel Messi (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ronald Donkor (New York Red Bulls). |
| 54' | Caution | Raheem Edwards (New York Red Bulls) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 55' | ShotAtGoal | Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting (New York Red Bulls) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 40%. |
| 55' | Foul | Maximiliano FalcĂłn (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Julian Hall (New York Red Bulls). |
| 56' | Substitution | Substitution, New York Red Bulls. Dennis Gjengaar replaces Julian Hall. |
| 56' | Substitution | Substitution, New York Red Bulls. Wikelman Carmona replaces Ronald Donkor. |
| 57' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Emil Forsberg's (New York Red Bulls) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 6% goes over. |
| 60' | Goal | Goal! 1:4. Lionel Messi (Inter Miami CF) scored with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 74% to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Sergio Busquets, second assist by Jordi Alba. |
| 62' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Luis SuĂĄrez's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 6% is saved by Carlos Coronel. |
| 64' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Mohammed Sofo's (New York Red Bulls) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 11% is blocked by Jordi Alba. |
| 65' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. BenjamĂn Cremaschi replaces Tadeo Allende. |
| 68' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Luis SuĂĄrez's (Inter Miami CF) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 6% is saved by Carlos Coronel. |
| 68' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Jordi Alba. |
| 69' | Offside | Offside, New York Red Bulls. Mohammed Sofo is caught offside. |
| 74' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. Yannick Bright replaces Telasco Segovia. |
| 74' | Substitution | Substitution, New York Red Bulls. Wiktor Bogacz replaces Mohammed Sofo. |
| 74' | Substitution | Substitution, New York Red Bulls. Peter Stroud replaces Daniel Edelman. |
| 75' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. Tomås Avilés replaces Gonzalo Lujån. |
| 75' | Goal | Goal! 1:5. Lionel Messi (Inter Miami CF) scored with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 36% to the upper left central zone. Assisted by Luis SuĂĄrez, second assist by BenjamĂn Cremaschi. |
| 80' | Foul | Foul by Wiktor Bogacz (New York Red Bulls). |
| 81' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Lionel Messi. |
| 83' | Foul | Peter Stroud (New York Red Bulls) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Yannick Bright (Inter Miami CF). |
| 85' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. FafĂ Picault replaces Sergio Busquets. |
| 85' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. Santiago Morales replaces Jordi Alba. |
| 86' | Offside | Offside, New York Red Bulls. Wiktor Bogacz is caught offside. |
| 87' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Marcelo Weigandt's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 10% is blocked by Sean Nealis. |
| 87' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Santiago Morales. |
| 89' | Foul | Lionel Messi (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Peter Stroud (New York Red Bulls). |
| 90' | FreeKick | Free kick blocked. Lionel Messi's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 15%. |
| 90'+1' | Foul | Luis SuĂĄrez (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Peter Stroud (New York Red Bulls). |
| 90'+2' | Substitution | Substitution, New York Red Bulls. Dylan Nealis replaces Raheem Edwards. |
| 90'+6' | Foul | Wiktor Bogacz (New York Red Bulls) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Tomås Avilés (Inter Miami CF). |
| 90'+7' | Foul | Santiago Morales (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Dylan Nealis (New York Red Bulls). |
| 90'+7' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Federico Redondo's (Inter Miami CF) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% goes over. |
| 90'+9' | Foul | FafĂ Picault (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Wikelman Carmona (New York Red Bulls). |
| 90'+9' | Foul | BenjamĂn Cremaschi (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Dennis Gjengaar (New York Red Bulls). |
| 90'+10' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, New York Red Bulls 1, Inter Miami CF 5. |
| 90'+10' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
Javier Mascherano may be running out of superlatives to describe Lionel Messi.
Javier Mascherano may be running out of superlatives to describe Lionel Messi.
As an old friend and longtime teammate at FC Barcelona and Argentinaâs national team, Inter Miamiâs head coach has had an up-close view on many of the GOAT's dazzling moments, the latest of which arrived at Sports Illustrated Stadium on Saturday night, where his two goals and two assists powered the Heronsâ 5-1 demolition of the New York Red Bulls in front of a largely appreciative crowd dotted with pink Messi jerseys.
"He transcends soccer,â Mascherano said in Spanish of Messi after the maestroâs latest brace, incredibly, his sixth in Miamiâs last seven league matches. âIn the end, any fan of sports â of sports, not just of soccer â feels admiration for this class of athlete; Leo Messi, Michael Jordan in his time, Rafa Nadal â people who have transcended their sport.
"We are very privileged, those of us who get to work alongside him, to live all of this too."
Itâs felt that way most of the summer, as Messi keeps reeling off one jaw-dropping play after another to help his Herons return to MLS play with a bang after he paced them to a historic Round-of-16 run at the FIFA Club World Cup. Unfortunately for them, the Red Bulls, who actually scored first this time, have seen his greatness all too well: The 2022 World Cup winner has now bagged 5g/7a in four meetings with RBNY.
Saturdayâs gorgeous double â the first made possible by a raking through ball from his friend Sergio Busquets, the second assisted by pal Luis SuĂĄrez, with their mate Jordi Alba involved in both buildups â sees the icon surge into a tie with Nashville SCâs Sam Surridge atop the MLS Golden Boot presented by Audi race with 18 goals.
When Mascherano was asked about the big turnout Messi inspired in Harrison, New Jersey, just as he has all over the world, his response spoke volumes about the enduring excellence of the playmaker who turned 38 a few weeks ago.
"It's not a surprise, because I've worked with him,â said Masch. âI've been with him for eight years in Barcelona, more than 15 in the national team as a fellow player, and in the places where he hasn't been gone continuously, people go nuts. The truth is, itâs not only in the stadium â I've had this happen at hotels, airports, the whole thing.
"I believe that the admiration is total, and not just because of the kind of player that he is, but because he is an example of an athlete who transcends our sport.â
Before this game, Mascherano lamented the toll IMCFâs draining schedule has taken on their sharpness, which revealed itself painfully in Wednesdayâs 3-0 beating at the hands of fellow contenders FC Cincinnati. Yet theyâve now aced an arduous stretch of five games in 15 days, four of them on the road, to the tune of 12 points out of a possible 15 (4W-1L-0D record).
The Herons are now just a step behind frontrunners Cincy, Philadelphia and Nashville in the Supportersâ Shield race based on points per game, and still have games in hand on all of them thanks to their CWC exploits.
If this is a tired, worn Miami, itâs daunting to ponder what IMCF might look like after a bit of rest, let alone the reinforcement theyâre reportedly pursuing in the summer transfer window, AtlĂ©tico Madrid midfielder Rodrigo De Paul.
âIn the last two, three weeks, we have five matches, four outside of our stadium,â said Mascherano, who said âthere's nothing officialâ regarding De Paul, preferring to speak about players already on his roster. âIt was a complex stage for us, because of the flights or the trips that we had and all of that, and little rest between games. Of course, the match against Cincinnati was a reflection of the fatigue of the team, and beyond that, Cincinnati just won. They overcame us.
âWe're getting a long week now, a week that we're going to take advantage of, especially to get some rest for the people who are the most tired.â
IMCF have a full week to prepare for their return fixture vs. Cincy on Saturday (7:15 pm ET | MLS Season Pass, Apple TV+, FS1, FOX Deportes) â revenge seems likely to be a priority â before they kick off their Leagues Cup slate vs. Atlas on July 30. That tournament, which the Herons won at the dawn of their Messi era in 2023, will be a priority. But then again, so is every trophy they have a chance to compete for, as both Mascherano and youngster Telasco Segovia noted on Saturday.
âYeah, because we have the best in the world, the best of all time â Lionel Messi, and we're ready to fight for and win everything,â Segovia, who also scored twice, told MLS Season Passâ Michele Giannone in Spanish when asked if there's pressure on La Rosanegra to win every time out.
âThat's soccer,â the Venezuelan said of his clubâs busy calendar. âThere are no excuses. Weâll recover well. Now we have a week off until the next game, and we're good, and we showed it today.â
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 1' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Atlanta United). Executed by Alexey Miranchuk. |
| 2' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Atlanta United). Executed by Ronald HernĂĄndez. |
| 3' | Foul | Idan Toklomati (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Emmanuel Latte Lath (Atlanta United). |
| 4' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Idan Toklomati's (Charlotte FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 9% misses to the right. |
| 11' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Alexey Miranchuk's (Atlanta United) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 8% misses to the right. |
| 18' | Foul | Miguel AlmirĂłn (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty (Charlotte FC). |
| 19' | Goal | Goal! 1:0. Tristan Muyumba (Atlanta United) scored with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 13% to the middle left zone. Assisted by Bartosz Slisz. |
| 20' | Foul | Idan Toklomati (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by EfraĂn Morales (Atlanta United). |
| 23' | Foul | Miguel AlmirĂłn (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Wilfried Zaha (Charlotte FC). |
| 25' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Alexey Miranchuk's (Atlanta United) with left footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by Luke Brennan. |
| 25' | Foul | Wilfried Zaha (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ronald HernĂĄndez (Atlanta United). |
| 27' | Foul | Foul by Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty (Charlotte FC). |
| 30' | Foul | Wilfried Zaha (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ronald HernĂĄndez (Atlanta United). |
| 31' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Adilson Malanda's (Charlotte FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 7% misses to the right. |
| 32' | Foul | Luke Brennan (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Bill Tuiloma (Charlotte FC). |
| 34' | Foul | Wilfried Zaha (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Miguel AlmirĂłn (Atlanta United). |
| 36' | Foul | Bartosz Slisz (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Pep Biel (Charlotte FC). |
| 36' | Caution | Pep Biel (Charlotte FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 41' | Foul | Wilfried Zaha (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ronald HernĂĄndez (Atlanta United). |
| 41' | Caution | Ronald HernĂĄndez (Atlanta United) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 45' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Bartosz Slisz's (Atlanta United) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by Adilson Malanda. |
| 45'+2' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Miguel AlmirĂłn's (Atlanta United) with left footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by Adilson Malanda. |
| 45'+4' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, Atlanta United 1, Charlotte FC 0. |
| 46' | Substitution | Substitution, Atlanta United. Pedro Amador replaces EfraĂn Morales. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: Atlanta United 1, Charlotte FC 0. |
| 46' | Goal | Goal! 1:1. Idan Toklomati (Charlotte FC) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 59% to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Kerwin Vargas, second assist by Pep Biel. |
| 51' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Alexey Miranchuk's (Atlanta United) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% misses to the right. |
| 52' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Tristan Muyumba's (Atlanta United) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% misses to the right. |
| 53' | Foul | Alexey Miranchuk (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Pep Biel (Charlotte FC). |
| 54' | Foul | Alexey Miranchuk (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Brandt Bronico (Charlotte FC). |
| 54' | Foul | Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Emmanuel Latte Lath (Atlanta United). |
| 55' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Tristan Muyumba's (Atlanta United) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 20% is saved by Kristijan Kahlina. |
| 56' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Atlanta United). Executed by Alexey Miranchuk. |
| 57' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Charlotte FC). Executed by Pep Biel. |
| 57' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Kerwin Vargas's (Charlotte FC) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by Bartosz Slisz. |
| 58' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Charlotte FC). Executed by Pep Biel. |
| 59' | Goal | Goal! 1:2. Wilfried Zaha (Charlotte FC) scored with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 37% to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Pep Biel, second assist by Brandt Bronico. |
| 60' | Foul | Alexey Miranchuk (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Brandt Bronico (Charlotte FC). |
| 64' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Wilfried Zaha's (Charlotte FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 9% is blocked by Bartosz Slisz. |
| 64' | Foul | Bartosz Slisz (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kerwin Vargas (Charlotte FC). |
| 66' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Luke Brennan's (Atlanta United) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 12% is saved by Kristijan Kahlina. |
| 66' | Foul | Idan Toklomati (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Matthew Edwards (Atlanta United). |
| 68' | Foul | Brad Guzan (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Idan Toklomati (Charlotte FC). |
| 68' | Foul | Luke Brennan (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Bill Tuiloma (Charlotte FC). |
| 69' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Pedro Amador's (Atlanta United) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% misses to the left. |
| 70' | Foul | Miguel AlmirĂłn (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty (Charlotte FC). |
| 71' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Tristan Muyumba's (Atlanta United) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 8% is blocked by Adilson Malanda. |
| 71' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Miguel AlmirĂłn's (Atlanta United) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 7% is saved by Kristijan Kahlina. |
| 72' | Substitution | Substitution, Atlanta United. Saba Lobjanidze replaces Luke Brennan. |
| 72' | Substitution | Substitution, Charlotte FC. Souleyman Doumbia replaces Bill Tuiloma. |
| 72' | Substitution | Substitution, Atlanta United. Brooks Lennon replaces Matthew Edwards. |
| 72' | Substitution | Substitution, Atlanta United. Jamal Thiaré replaces Tristan Muyumba. |
| 73' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Atlanta United). Executed by Ronald HernĂĄndez. |
| 73' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Jamal Thiaré's (Atlanta United) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 19% goes over. |
| 74' | Foul | Foul by Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty (Charlotte FC). |
| 75' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Atlanta United). Executed by Alexey Miranchuk. |
| 75' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Jamal Thiaré's (Atlanta United) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 25% is saved by Kristijan Kahlina. |
| 76' | Substitution | Substitution, Charlotte FC. Tyger Smalls replaces Kerwin Vargas. |
| 77' | Goal | Goal! 1:3. Pep Biel (Charlotte FC) scored with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 12% to the lower right zone. Assisted by Wilfried Zaha, second assist by Souleyman Doumbia. |
| 80' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Wilfried Zaha's (Charlotte FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% is saved by Brad Guzan. |
| 83' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Saba Lobjanidze's (Atlanta United) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% goes over to the right. |
| 84' | Substitution | Substitution, Atlanta United. Luis Abram replaces Ronald HernĂĄndez. |
| 85' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Emmanuel Latte Lath's (Atlanta United) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% is blocked by Tim Ream. |
| 85' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Atlanta United). Executed by Alexey Miranchuk. |
| 85' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Jamal Thiaré's (Atlanta United) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 6% misses to the left. |
| 86' | Goal | Goal! 2:3. Emmanuel Latte Lath (Atlanta United) scored with left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Miguel AlmirĂłn, second assist by Saba Lobjanidze. |
| 89' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Emmanuel Latte Lath's (Atlanta United) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 5% goes over. |
| 90' | Foul | Idan Toklomati (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Derrick Williams (Atlanta United). |
| 90'+2' | Offside | Offside, Atlanta United. Jamal Thiaré is caught offside. |
| 90'+2' | Substitution | Substitution, Charlotte FC. Eryk Williamson replaces Wilfried Zaha. |
| 90'+5' | Foul | Bartosz Slisz (Atlanta United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Idan Toklomati (Charlotte FC). |
| 90'+7' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Atlanta United). Executed by Jamal Thiaré. |
| 90'+9' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
| 90'+9' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, Atlanta United 2, Charlotte FC 3. |
Three wins in a row and Charlotte FC are rolling.
Three wins in a row and Charlotte FC are rolling.
The Crown dispatched regional rivals Atlanta United, 3-2, on Saturday night, coming back from a goal down to maintain a fantastic run of form and secure a third consecutive victory at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
"We're clicking at the right time. We're timing this run well," said club captain Ashley Westwood after the win.
"There was a lot of criticism against us, but we've kept our guard up. We knew what we've got in the locker room and it's started to shine through now. There's a real good feeling in there."
After a stretch of just two wins in 12 matches, Charlotte have found something of a resurgence. After transferring starting striker and United States international Patrick Agyemang to Derby County, the Crown have not missed a beat up top, with Idan Toklomati stepping into the spotlight.
The Israeli international has become an important piece, providing multiple match-winning performances. With four goals in his last six matches, the 20-year-old striker has slotted in at the No. 9 position brilliantly, helping ease any concern surrounding Charlotte's striker situation.
"He's looking like a real top striker," grinned Westwood.
Equally crucial? Pep Biel.
The Spaniard has been on fire, logging his eighth-career MLS match with multiple goal contributions, passing Karol Swiderski (seven) for Charlotte's all-time lead.
"We knew what Pep could do last year, but this year he's had a preseason with us, he's fully fit, he knows his role, he knows how much we think of him," said Westwood. "And again, he showed tonight some of the ones who are wonderful players. It's nice to stay behind and watch him."
Added head coach Dean Smith: "He's been outstanding, he's been excellent. He's a real team player as well because he puts the hard yards in as well as the exquisite balls for goals and the goals himself. So we're pleased with how he's performing at the moment."
Charlotte are up to seventh place in the Eastern Conference, finding themselves in the middle of a jam-packed group fighting for top four spots and home-field advantage in the Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs.
With Biel, Toklomati and Wilfried Zaha firing, and the support of 2,000 fans on the road, they displayed a timely reminder of what this team can be.
"I think we're doing a real good job," Westwood said. "We're setting in foundations for this football club. We've not shot from the stars straight away. You have to build a football club. Since I've been here, we've reached the playoffs, so hopefully we want to do that again. We want to go one better.
"We're aiming for the top four. That's what we're aiming for."
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 1' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Diego Rossi's (Columbus Crew) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 11% misses to the right. |
| 2' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Diego Rossi's (Columbus Crew) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 4% is saved by Pedro Gallese. |
| 8' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Darlington Nagbe's (Columbus Crew) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% is blocked by Robin Jansson. |
| 9' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Columbus Crew). Executed by Dylan Chambost. |
| 9' | Foul | CĂ©sar AraĂșjo (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sean Zawadzki (Columbus Crew). |
| 11' | Offside | Offside, Columbus Crew. Ibrahim Aliyu is caught offside. |
| 12' | Foul | Yevhen Cheberko (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Luis Muriel (Orlando City). |
| 14' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Jacen Russell-Rowe's (Columbus Crew) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 8% misses to the left. |
| 15' | ShotAtGoal | DĂĄniel Gazdag (Columbus Crew) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 16%. |
| 16' | Offside | Offside, Columbus Crew. DĂĄniel Gazdag is caught offside. |
| 20' | Foul | Rodrigo Schlegel (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jacen Russell-Rowe (Columbus Crew). |
| 21' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Marco PaĆĄaliÄ's (Orlando City) with left footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by Yevhen Cheberko. |
| 21' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Luis Muriel's (Orlando City) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 46% is saved by Patrick Schulte. |
| 23' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. DĂĄniel Gazdag's (Columbus Crew) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 14% is blocked by David Brekalo. |
| 23' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Columbus Crew). Executed by Diego Rossi. |
| 24' | Foul | DĂĄniel Gazdag (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Rodrigo Schlegel (Orlando City). |
| 25' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Jacen Russell-Rowe's (Columbus Crew) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 82% misses to the left. |
| 27' | Offside | Offside, Columbus Crew. Yevhen Cheberko is caught offside. |
| 28' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Jacen Russell-Rowe's (Columbus Crew) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 10% is saved by Pedro Gallese. |
| 28' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Columbus Crew). Executed by Dylan Chambost. |
| 29' | Offside | Offside, Columbus Crew. Ibrahim Aliyu is caught offside. |
| 30' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Marco PaĆĄaliÄ's (Orlando City) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 5% is saved by Patrick Schulte. |
| 31' | Foul | Sean Zawadzki (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Luis Muriel (Orlando City). |
| 33' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Max Arfsten's (Columbus Crew) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 6% misses to the right. |
| 33' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Dylan Chambost's (Columbus Crew) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% is saved by Pedro Gallese. |
| 37' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Columbus Crew). Executed by Dylan Chambost. |
| 37' | Foul | IvĂĄn Angulo (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Steven Moreira (Columbus Crew). |
| 38' | Offside | Offside, Orlando City. Alex Freeman is caught offside. |
| 43' | Offside | Offside, Orlando City. Luis Muriel is caught offside. |
| 44' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. MartĂn Ojeda's (Orlando City) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 5% goes over to the left. |
| 45'+4' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, Columbus Crew 0, Orlando City 0. |
| 46' | Caution | Evan Bush (Columbus Crew) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: Columbus Crew 0, Orlando City 0. |
| 46' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Diego Rossi's (Columbus Crew) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% misses to the left. |
| 48' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Columbus Crew). Executed by Diego Rossi. |
| 51' | Foul | MartĂn Ojeda (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Dylan Chambost (Columbus Crew). |
| 52' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Jacen Russell-Rowe's (Columbus Crew) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 7% is saved by Pedro Gallese. |
| 53' | Foul | Darlington Nagbe (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Luis Muriel (Orlando City). |
| 56' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Columbus Crew). Executed by Diego Rossi. |
| 56' | Foul | David Brekalo (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jacen Russell-Rowe (Columbus Crew). |
| 57' | Foul | CĂ©sar AraĂșjo (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ibrahim Aliyu (Columbus Crew). |
| 57' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Marco PaĆĄaliÄ's (Orlando City) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Sean Zawadzki. |
| 58' | Foul | IvĂĄn Angulo (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Dylan Chambost (Columbus Crew). |
| 60' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Luis Muriel's (Orlando City) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% goes over to the right. |
| 63' | Foul | Foul by Marco PaĆĄaliÄ (Orlando City). |
| 66' | Goal | Goal! 1:0. Diego Rossi (Columbus Crew) scored from penalty with right footed shot with an xG of 77% to the bottom left corner. |
| 67' | Substitution | Substitution, Orlando City. Ramiro Enrique replaces Luis Muriel. |
| 68' | Foul | David Brekalo (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ibrahim Aliyu (Columbus Crew). |
| 69' | Foul | Jacen Russell-Rowe (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Robin Jansson (Orlando City). |
| 69' | Foul | Eduard Atuesta (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Yevhen Cheberko (Columbus Crew). |
| 70' | Substitution | Substitution, Columbus Crew. Taha Habroune replaces Dylan Chambost. |
| 71' | Offside | Offside, Orlando City. Ramiro Enrique is caught offside. |
| 72' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Orlando City). Executed by MartĂn Ojeda. |
| 75' | Foul | IvĂĄn Angulo (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Taha Habroune (Columbus Crew). |
| 76' | Goal | Goal! 1:1. Ramiro Enrique (Orlando City) scored with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 15% to the bottom right corner. Assisted by IvĂĄn Angulo, second assist by MartĂn Ojeda. |
| 77' | Substitution | Substitution, Columbus Crew. Lassi Lappalainen replaces Jacen Russell-Rowe. |
| 77' | Foul | Darlington Nagbe (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ramiro Enrique (Orlando City). |
| 78' | Foul | CĂ©sar AraĂșjo (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Lassi Lappalainen (Columbus Crew). |
| 78' | Caution | Robin Jansson (Orlando City) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 79' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Marco PaĆĄaliÄ's (Orlando City) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 11% is saved by Patrick Schulte. |
| 79' | Goal | Goal! 1:2. Ramiro Enrique (Orlando City) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 97% to the central bottom zone. Assisted by IvĂĄn Angulo, second assist by MartĂn Ojeda. |
| 82' | Foul | Ramiro Enrique (Orlando City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sean Zawadzki (Columbus Crew). |
| 82' | Caution | Sean Zawadzki (Columbus Crew) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 84' | Substitution | Substitution, Orlando City. Zakaria Taifi replaces Marco PaĆĄaliÄ. |
| 87' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Ibrahim Aliyu's (Columbus Crew) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 5% is saved by Pedro Gallese. |
| 89' | Substitution | Substitution, Orlando City. Kyle Smith replaces IvĂĄn Angulo. |
| 90'+1' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Columbus Crew). Executed by Diego Rossi. |
| 90'+1' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Steven Moreira's (Columbus Crew) with right footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 26% is saved by Pedro Gallese. |
| 90'+2' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Ibrahim Aliyu's (Columbus Crew) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 16% goes over. |
| 90'+3' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Columbus Crew). Executed by Diego Rossi. |
| 90'+4' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Darlington Nagbe's (Columbus Crew) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by CĂ©sar AraĂșjo. |
| 90'+5' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Columbus Crew). Executed by Diego Rossi. |
| 90'+6' | Goal | Goal! 1:3. MartĂn Ojeda (Orlando City) scored with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 15% to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Alex Freeman. |
| 90'+10' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Diego Rossi's (Columbus Crew) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 5% is blocked by David Brekalo. |
| 90'+11' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
| 90'+11' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, Columbus Crew 1, Orlando City 3. |
Orlando City SC were just minutes away from a 1-0 defeat in their Matchday 27 clash at the Columbus Crew. One Ramiro Enrique brace and a history-making goal from MartĂn Ojeda later, and the Lions instead left Lower.com Field with a stunning 3-1 victory.
Orlando City SC were just minutes away from a 1-0 defeat in their Matchday 27 clash at the Columbus Crew. One Ramiro Enrique brace and a history-making goal from MartĂn Ojeda later, and the Lions instead left Lower.com Field with a stunning 3-1 victory.
A dynamite substitute shift from Enrique proved to be the catalyst. The Argentine forward entered in the 67th minute with the Lions trailing by a goal, and proceeded to flip the match on its head, scoring twice in three minutes to kickstart the comeback (76', 79').
âAs a forward, you are always assessed by the amount of goals you score,â Enrique said postgame. âI am happy to help the team however I can. I am always going to give it my all, and I am happy with my performance and with that of the team.â
Orlando head coach Oscar Pareja also had plenty of praise for the 24-year-old, who has three goals in his last five matches.
â[Enrique] is a good example of professionalism, dedication, and patience,â said Pareja. âA big game for us, and Ramiro did a phenomenal job today â he gives us a lot of tools when he comes from the bench or when he starts. He is an example for the youngsters â the respect he has for his teammates.â
To eliminate any glimmer of hope for Wilfried Nancyâs Crew, Ojeda scored the third unanswered goal in the 96th minute, receiving a pass from USMNT right back Alex Freeman and blasting it past fellow US international Patrick Schulte.
Ojedaâs goal marks his 10th consecutive match with a goal contribution, extending his club-record streak. With two assists, he also brought his total goal contributions for the season to 25 (13g/12a), surpassing Portuguese legend Naniâs previous single-season club record of 23.
âWe depend a lot on that talent difference that Designated Players have,â Pareja said of Ojeda. âWhat MartĂn has done over the year is prove himself and everyone⊠that with MartĂn Ojeda, you guarantee effort, talent, sacrifice, discipline⊠he just does the job the best he can for his team.â
Beating Columbus on the road is a tough task for any team. On Friday, Pareja and Orlando achieved something no other visiting club had done this season â win at Lower.com Field.
âWe couldnât retain the ball in the first half â our sequences were very short,â Pareja said. âColumbus know how to use the spaces, and they were creating a lot of trouble on our left⊠they have very good players and a very good system.â
Orlando will hope to build on this run of form, with consecutive wins and just one loss in their last five (2W-1L-2D) as they shift focus to Leagues Cup 2025. The Florida side will open their campaign on July 30 against LIGA MX giants Pumas before facing Atlas and Necaxa, with all matches set to be played at home at Inter&Co Stadium.
Looking to improve on last yearâs Round of 32 exit, Orlandoâs boss is eager to get the competition going.
âWe come from winning against New England at a very tough away fixture, and now winning against Columbus really gets us going," said Pareja. "...We are very happy today, we are excited for the boys and the victory.
"We are going to rest a bit tonight and then get right into Leagues Cup.â
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 6' | Foul | Evander Da Silva Ferreira (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Djibril Diani (Charlotte FC). |
| 7' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (FC Cincinnati). Executed by Evander Da Silva Ferreira. |
| 11' | Foul | Gerardo Valenzuela (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kerwin Vargas (Charlotte FC). |
| 13' | Offside | Offside, FC Cincinnati. DeAndre Yedlin is caught offside. |
| 14' | Foul | Gerardo Valenzuela (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Idan Toklomati (Charlotte FC). |
| 16' | Foul | Foul by Wilfried Zaha (Charlotte FC). |
| 16' | Offside | Offside, FC Cincinnati. Kei Kamara is caught offside. |
| 18' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. DeAndre Yedlin's (FC Cincinnati) with header from the center of the box with an xG of 17% goes over. |
| 19' | Foul | Matt Miazga (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Idan Toklomati (Charlotte FC). |
| 20' | Foul | Foul by Djibril Diani (Charlotte FC). |
| 22' | FreeKick | Free kick saved. Evander Da Silva Ferreira's (FC Cincinnati) with right footed shot from the right wing with an xG of 3% is saved by Kristijan Kahlina. |
| 22' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (FC Cincinnati). Executed by Evander Da Silva Ferreira. |
| 23' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Luca Orellano's (FC Cincinnati) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% goes over to the right. |
| 23' | Foul | Idan Toklomati (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Matt Miazga (FC Cincinnati). |
| 26' | Foul | Wilfried Zaha (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Matt Miazga (FC Cincinnati). |
| 28' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Evander Da Silva Ferreira's (FC Cincinnati) with right footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Brandt Bronico. |
| 28' | Foul | Miles Robinson (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Wilfried Zaha (Charlotte FC). |
| 30' | Foul | Liel Abada (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by DeAndre Yedlin (FC Cincinnati). |
| 36' | Foul | Adilson Malanda (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kei Kamara (FC Cincinnati). |
| 37' | Foul | Kerwin Vargas (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Lukas Engel (FC Cincinnati). |
| 40' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Gerardo Valenzuela's (FC Cincinnati) with left footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 10% is saved by Kristijan Kahlina. |
| 41' | Foul | Wilfried Zaha (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Miles Robinson (FC Cincinnati). |
| 43' | Foul | Gerardo Valenzuela (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Nathan Byrne (Charlotte FC). |
| 44' | FreeKick | Free kick saved. Luca Orellano's (FC Cincinnati) with left footed shot from the right wing with an xG of 3% is saved by Kristijan Kahlina. |
| 45'+1' | Foul | Miles Robinson (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Idan Toklomati (Charlotte FC). |
| 45'+3' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (FC Cincinnati). Executed by Evander Da Silva Ferreira. |
| 45'+5' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Brandt Bronico's (Charlotte FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% misses to the right. |
| 45'+6' | ShotAtGoal | Gerardo Valenzuela (FC Cincinnati) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2%. |
| 45'+6' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, FC Cincinnati 0, Charlotte FC 0. |
| 46' | Substitution | Substitution, FC Cincinnati. Ender Echenique replaces Luca Orellano. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: FC Cincinnati 0, Charlotte FC 0. |
| 47' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Brian Anunga's (FC Cincinnati) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is saved by Kristijan Kahlina. |
| 48' | Foul | Evander Da Silva Ferreira (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Adilson Malanda (Charlotte FC). |
| 50' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Ender Echenique's (FC Cincinnati) with right footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 14% is saved by Kristijan Kahlina. |
| 52' | Substitution | Substitution, Charlotte FC. Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty replaces Bill Tuiloma. |
| 53' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Evander Da Silva Ferreira's (FC Cincinnati) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 3% misses to the left. |
| 54' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (FC Cincinnati). Executed by Evander Da Silva Ferreira. |
| 55' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (FC Cincinnati). Executed by Evander Da Silva Ferreira. |
| 55' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Ender Echenique's (FC Cincinnati) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% is blocked by Liel Abada. |
| 56' | Foul | Pavel Bucha (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Brandt Bronico (Charlotte FC). |
| 57' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Gerardo Valenzuela's (FC Cincinnati) with left footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 6% is blocked by Tim Ream. |
| 61' | ShotAtGoal | Ender Echenique (FC Cincinnati) with right footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 4%. |
| 61' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Kei Kamara's (FC Cincinnati) with left footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 4% misses to the right. |
| 62' | Foul | Kerwin Vargas (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Lukas Engel (FC Cincinnati). |
| 62' | Caution | Lukas Engel (FC Cincinnati) is shown the yellow card |
| 64' | Foul | Idan Toklomati (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Matt Miazga (FC Cincinnati). |
| 64' | Caution | Gerardo Valenzuela (FC Cincinnati) is shown the yellow card |
| 66' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Kerwin Vargas's (Charlotte FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 6% is blocked by Matt Miazga. |
| 67' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Brandt Bronico's (Charlotte FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is saved by Roman Celentano. |
| 67' | Foul | Brian Anunga (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Wilfried Zaha (Charlotte FC). |
| 70' | Caution | Brian Anunga (FC Cincinnati) is shown the red card |
| 72' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Wilfried Zaha's (Charlotte FC) with left footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 8% is saved by Roman Celentano. |
| 72' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Adilson Malanda's (Charlotte FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% misses to the left. |
| 73' | Substitution | Substitution, FC Cincinnati. Brad Smith replaces Kei Kamara. |
| 73' | Substitution | Substitution, FC Cincinnati. Stiven Jimenez replaces Gerardo Valenzuela. |
| 78' | Substitution | Substitution, Charlotte FC. Eryk Williamson replaces Liel Abada. |
| 82' | Caution | Eryk Williamson (Charlotte FC) is shown the yellow card |
| 82' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Charlotte FC). Executed by Kerwin Vargas. |
| 82' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Adilson Malanda's (Charlotte FC) with header from the center of the box with an xG of 19% is saved by Roman Celentano. |
| 83' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Charlotte FC). Executed by Kerwin Vargas. |
| 84' | Foul | Stiven Jimenez (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Nathan Byrne (Charlotte FC). |
| 85' | Goal | Goal! 0:1. Wilfried Zaha (Charlotte FC) scored with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 7% to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Idan Toklomati. |
| 87' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Eryk Williamson's (Charlotte FC) with right footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 10% is blocked by Brad Smith. |
| 88' | Substitution | Substitution, FC Cincinnati. Alvas Powell replaces DeAndre Yedlin. |
| 88' | Substitution | Substitution, FC Cincinnati. Kévin Denkey replaces Lukas Engel. |
| 88' | Substitution | Substitution, Charlotte FC. Nicholas Scardina replaces Nathan Byrne. |
| 90'+1' | Foul | Stiven Jimenez (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Eryk Williamson (Charlotte FC). |
| 90'+1' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Evander Da Silva Ferreira's (FC Cincinnati) with left footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 4% is saved by Kristijan Kahlina. |
| 90'+2' | Foul | Kerwin Vargas (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Pavel Bucha (FC Cincinnati). |
| 90'+3' | Foul | Idan Toklomati (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Alvas Powell (FC Cincinnati). |
| 90'+6' | Foul | Nicholas Scardina (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kévin Denkey (FC Cincinnati). |
| 90'+7' | Foul | Evander Da Silva Ferreira (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kerwin Vargas (Charlotte FC). |
| 90'+7' | Caution | Kerwin Vargas (Charlotte FC) is shown the yellow card |
| 90'+8' | Caution | Evander Da Silva Ferreira (FC Cincinnati) is shown the yellow card |
| 90'+9' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Miles Robinson's (FC Cincinnati) with right footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 58% is saved by Kristijan Kahlina. |
| 90'+10' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, FC Cincinnati 0, Charlotte FC 1. |
| 90'+10' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
Wilfried Zaha is a man in form.
Wilfried Zaha is a man in form.
The former Crystal Palace star is on a heater for Charlotte FC, scoring the lone goal in a 1-0 victory at Supporters' Shield-contending FC Cincinnati on Sunday night.
With a goal contribution in nine consecutive matches (3g/7a), Zaha and Charlotte have won five matches in a row and are making a push up the Eastern Conference table.
With two crucial starters in Pep Biel and Ashley Westwood missing, head coach Dean Smith shifted Zaha into a more central role, handing the Ivory Coast international the keys to the attack.
The decision paid off with a powerful volley in the 85th minute past Cincy goalkeeper Roman Celentano. With that moment of brilliance, Zaha now has 7g/9a on the year for an impressive debut campaign.
Up to seventh place in the Eastern Conference, Charlotte are finding form at a crucial time. They're gunning for a third straight Audi MLS Cup Playoffs trip, and Smith feels they deserve more hype.
"We're the form team, before the game unbeaten in five and won four on the spin," Smith said. "People should be talking about us as well."
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 1' | Foul | Hirving Lozano (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jansen Miller (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 12' | Foul | Hirving Lozano (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jansen Miller (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 15' | Foul | Jansen Miller (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Hirving Lozano (San Diego FC). |
| 23' | Goal | Goal! 0:1. Hirving Lozano (San Diego FC) scored with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% to the upper right central zone. Assisted by Anders Dreyer. |
| 27' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Dejan Joveljic's (Sporting Kansas City) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 9% is blocked by Manu Duah. |
| 27' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. DĂĄniel SallĂłi's (Sporting Kansas City) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 14% goes over. |
| 29' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Santiago Muñóz's (Sporting Kansas City) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 26% misses to the left. |
| 33' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. DĂĄniel SallĂłi's (Sporting Kansas City) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 5% is saved by CJ dos Santos. |
| 34' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Sporting Kansas City). Executed by Shapi Suleymanov. |
| 34' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Sporting Kansas City). Executed by Jake Davis. |
| 34' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. DĂĄniel SallĂłi's (Sporting Kansas City) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 5% is blocked by AnĂbal Godoy. |
| 34' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Dejan Joveljic's (Sporting Kansas City) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 37% is saved by CJ dos Santos. |
| 34' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Logan Ndenbe's (Sporting Kansas City) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 16% is blocked by Manu Duah. |
| 35' | Foul | David Vazquez (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jansen Miller (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 36' | Offside | Offside, Sporting Kansas City. Shapi Suleymanov is caught offside. |
| 38' | Foul | Hirving Lozano (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jake Davis (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 39' | Foul | Shapi Suleymanov (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Luca Bombino (San Diego FC). |
| 40' | Offside | Offside, Sporting Kansas City. Jansen Miller is caught offside. |
| 42' | Foul | Logan Ndenbe (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by David Vazquez (San Diego FC). |
| 45' | Foul | Khiry Shelton (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by David Vazquez (San Diego FC). |
| 45'+4' | Foul | AnĂbal Godoy (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Santiago Muñóz (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 45'+5' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. DĂĄniel SallĂłi's (Sporting Kansas City) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% misses to the right. |
| 45'+6' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Anders Dreyer's (San Diego FC) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 14% is saved by John Pulskamp. |
| 45'+7' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (San Diego FC). Executed by Anders Dreyer. |
| 45'+9' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, Sporting Kansas City 0, San Diego FC 1. |
| 46' | Substitution | Substitution, San Diego FC. Luca de la Torre replaces David Vazquez. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: Sporting Kansas City 0, San Diego FC 1. |
| 46' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Anders Dreyer's (San Diego FC) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 8% is saved by John Pulskamp. |
| 47' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Shapi Suleymanov's (Sporting Kansas City) with left footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 2% misses to the left. |
| 50' | Substitution | Substitution, Sporting Kansas City. Jacob Bartlett replaces Logan Ndenbe. |
| 51' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. DĂĄniel SallĂłi's (Sporting Kansas City) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 16% misses to the right. |
| 52' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Anders Dreyer's (San Diego FC) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 19% is blocked by Robert Voloder. |
| 52' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. DĂĄniel SallĂłi's (Sporting Kansas City) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 10% is blocked by AnĂbal Godoy. |
| 53' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Sporting Kansas City). Executed by Jacob Bartlett. |
| 56' | Foul | Khiry Shelton (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Luca de la Torre (San Diego FC). |
| 58' | Foul | Hirving Lozano (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Shapi Suleymanov (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 60' | Offside | Offside, Sporting Kansas City. Shapi Suleymanov is caught offside. |
| 63' | Foul | Shapi Suleymanov (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Luca Bombino (San Diego FC). |
| 64' | Substitution | Substitution, San Diego FC. Alex Mighten replaces Hirving Lozano. |
| 64' | Substitution | Substitution, San Diego FC. Emmanuel Boateng replaces AnĂbal Godoy. |
| 64' | Substitution | Substitution, San Diego FC. Ian Pilcher replaces Christopher McVey. |
| 64' | Substitution | Substitution, Sporting Kansas City. Manu GarcĂa replaces Shapi Suleymanov. |
| 64' | Substitution | Substitution, Sporting Kansas City. Mason Toye replaces Santiago Muñóz. |
| 65' | Foul | Aiden Harangi (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Manu GarcĂa (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 65' | Caution | Manu GarcĂa (Sporting Kansas City) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 66' | Foul | Mason Toye (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Luca Bombino (San Diego FC). |
| 67' | ShotAtGoal | Mason Toye (Sporting Kansas City) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 3%. |
| 69' | Foul | Luca Bombino (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jake Davis (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 70' | Goal | Goal! 0:2. Anders Dreyer (San Diego FC) scored with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 41% to the bottom right corner. |
| 72' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Sporting Kansas City). Executed by Jacob Bartlett. |
| 72' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Jake Davis's (Sporting Kansas City) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 11% is blocked by DĂĄniel SallĂłi. |
| 72' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Jake Davis's (Sporting Kansas City) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 12% is blocked by Luca Bombino. |
| 72' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Sporting Kansas City). Executed by Jacob Bartlett. |
| 73' | Offside | Offside, Sporting Kansas City. Dejan Joveljic is caught offside. |
| 74' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Onni Valakari's (San Diego FC) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 13% is saved by John Pulskamp. |
| 75' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Manu GarcĂa's (Sporting Kansas City) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Manu Duah. |
| 75' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Sporting Kansas City). Executed by Jacob Bartlett. |
| 76' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Dejan Joveljic's (Sporting Kansas City) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 8% is blocked by Manu Duah. |
| 77' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Sporting Kansas City). Executed by Manu GarcĂa. |
| 77' | ShotAtGoal | Jansen Miller (Sporting Kansas City) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 7%. |
| 78' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Sporting Kansas City). Executed by Manu GarcĂa. |
| 81' | Offside | Offside, San Diego FC. Emmanuel Boateng is caught offside. |
| 82' | Foul | DĂĄniel SallĂłi (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Luca Bombino (San Diego FC). |
| 83' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Jansen Miller's (Sporting Kansas City) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 29% is saved by CJ dos Santos. |
| 84' | Foul | Zorhan Bassong (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Emmanuel Boateng (San Diego FC). |
| 86' | Substitution | Substitution, Sporting Kansas City. AlĂĄn Montes replaces Khiry Shelton. |
| 86' | Substitution | Substitution, Sporting Kansas City. Stephen Afrifa replaces Zorhan Bassong. |
| 87' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Stephen Afrifa's (Sporting Kansas City) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 1% goes over. |
| 88' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. DĂĄniel SallĂłi's (Sporting Kansas City) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 44% is saved by CJ dos Santos. |
| 90' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. DĂĄniel SallĂłi's (Sporting Kansas City) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 5% is saved by CJ dos Santos. |
| 90'+2' | Substitution | Substitution, San Diego FC. TomĂĄs Ăngel replaces Anders Dreyer. |
| 90'+3' | Foul | Jake Davis (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Luca de la Torre (San Diego FC). |
| 90'+4' | Foul | Luca Bombino (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Stephen Afrifa (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 90'+5' | Foul | CJ dos Santos (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Mason Toye (Sporting Kansas City). |
| 90'+6' | Foul | Jansen Miller (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick, after being fouled by TomĂĄs Ăngel (San Diego FC). |
| 90'+7' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Sporting Kansas City). Executed by Jacob Bartlett. |
| 90'+7' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Jacob Bartlett's (Sporting Kansas City) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 6% is blocked by Manu Duah. |
| 90'+8' | Offside | Offside, Sporting Kansas City. Dejan Joveljic is caught offside. |
| 90'+8' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
| 90'+8' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, Sporting Kansas City 0, San Diego FC 2. |
San Diego FC may have fallen short in Leagues Cup 2025, but they showed no residual effects during Matchday 28.
San Diego FC may have fallen short in Leagues Cup 2025, but they showed no residual effects during Matchday 28.
The expansion club bounced back emphatically at Sporting Kansas City on Saturday evening, flexing their MLS Cup contender status with a 2-0 victory that required backline heroics, mental fortitude and brilliance from All-Star wingers Anders Dreyer and Chucky Lozano.
Postgame, head coach Mikey Varas praised his side's fighting spirit after their eighth road victory of the year.
âI think it's a credit to the guys, this road performance mentality, that we can go and win everywhere," said Varas.
Lozano gave the Chrome-and-Azul the lead after 23 minutes with an AT&T Goal of the Year contender, launching a curling shot from long range. It was the Mexican international's eighth goal of the season, and as is so often the case, Dreyer set him up.
The Designated Players have paced San Diego's inaugural season, combining for an incredible 45 goal contributions (20g/25a).
"Chucky knows that I will always look for him when I'm on the ball, because he's great going in behind," Dreyer said. " ... It was nice to see Chucky score again, and myself as well.â
Dreyer put the game to bed in the 70th minute, beating John Pulskamp with an opportunistic shot. The strike extended his lead atop the league's goal contributions chart (29) and moved him past LAFC legend Carlos Vela for the most goal contributions for an expansion club in MLS history.
"I didn't know that I passed Carlos Vela, but no, it's nice," remarked the Landon Donovan MLS MVP candidate. "Itâs nice to help the team win with goals and an assist, and that's why I'm here.
"But like I said at the beginning of the season, for me, the most important thing is that we win games, and I don't care who scores."
As brilliant as San Diego's DP duo was, the backline was challenged as Sporting KC grew into the match. The hosts outshot the newcomers 22-6, but couldn't break down a resolute backline.
"I think defensively, the goal-line saves, guys stepping up and making plays, being firemen at the right moment," lauded Varas. "I also think at the end of the game, just having all 11 players low and finding a way to close out a game where we had lost the momentum."
Varas specifically highlighted Manu Duah, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 MLS SuperDraft, who has deputized at center back and impressed with several strong performances in recent weeks.
âHe stepped up great. He's making steps every single day, maturing in that position," San Diego's manager said. "He just started playing in that position for the first time about a month ago, and he's learning on the job at the first team level.
"So, he still has a long way to go to reach his full potential. But he's making the right steps. We're really proud of him.â
With another three points, San Diego became the first-ever expansion team to win five straight road games.
The Western Conference leaders have defied all preseason expectations and are within two points of the Philadelphia Union for the Supporters' Shield lead. With 49 points and eight regular-season games remaining, they're also on pace to break LAFC's expansion points record (2018 season; 57 points).
SDFC will continue their pursuit of history when they visit the San Jose Earthquakes next weekend for Sunday Night Soccer presented by Continental Tire (7 pm ET | MLS Season Pass, Apple TV+).
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 2' | Foul | Jackson Hopkins (D.C. United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by TomĂĄs Chancalay (New England Revolution). |
| 3' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (D.C. United). Executed by Randall Leal. |
| 3' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Lucas Bartlett's (D.C. United) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 16% goes over. |
| 4' | Foul | Peyton Miller (New England Revolution) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Hosei Kijima (D.C. United). |
| 5' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (New England Revolution). Executed by Carles Gil. |
| 5' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. TomĂĄs Chancalay's (New England Revolution) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 2% goes over to the left. |
| 10' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (D.C. United). Executed by Randall Leal. |
| 11' | Foul | Mamadou Fofana (New England Revolution) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Christian Benteke (D.C. United). |
| 11' | Caution | Christian Benteke (D.C. United) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 13' | Foul | Ilay Feingold (New England Revolution) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Randall Leal (D.C. United). |
| 17' | Foul | TomĂĄs Chancalay (New England Revolution) wins a free kick, after being fouled by AarĂłn Herrera (D.C. United). |
| 20' | Foul | Boris Enow (D.C. United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Matt Polster (New England Revolution). |
| 21' | Foul | Gabriel Pirani (D.C. United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Matt Polster (New England Revolution). |
| 22' | Foul | Carles Gil (New England Revolution) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Boris Enow (D.C. United). |
| 22' | Caution | Boris Enow (D.C. United) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 23' | Foul | Carles Gil (New England Revolution) wins a free kick, after being fouled by David Schnegg (D.C. United). |
| 28' | Foul | Lucas Bartlett (D.C. United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Leo Campana (New England Revolution). |
| 29' | Foul | Christian Benteke (D.C. United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Mamadou Fofana (New England Revolution). |
| 29' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Kye Rowles's (D.C. United) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 9% goes over. |
| 31' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (New England Revolution). Executed by TomĂĄs Chancalay. |
| 31' | Foul | Lucas Bartlett (D.C. United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ilay Feingold (New England Revolution). |
| 32' | Foul | Alhassan Yusuf (New England Revolution) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Randall Leal (D.C. United). |
| 34' | Foul | Randall Leal (D.C. United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Matt Polster (New England Revolution). |
| 34' | Foul | Christian Benteke (D.C. United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Mamadou Fofana (New England Revolution). |
| 35' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. David Schnegg's (D.C. United) with header from the left side of the box with an xG of 3% is saved by Matt Turner. |
| 37' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Hosei Kijima's (D.C. United) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 4% is saved by Matt Turner. |
| 37' | Foul | Matt Turner (New England Revolution) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Christian Benteke (D.C. United). |
| 37' | Foul | Matt Polster (New England Revolution) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Gabriel Pirani (D.C. United). |
| 39' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. TomĂĄs Chancalay's (New England Revolution) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 21% is blocked by Kye Rowles. |
| 40' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (New England Revolution). Executed by TomĂĄs Chancalay. |
| 40' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Brayan Ceballos's (New England Revolution) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 6% is blocked by Lucas Bartlett. |
| 40' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Leo Campana's (New England Revolution) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 13% misses to the right. |
| 42' | Foul | Boris Enow (D.C. United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by TomĂĄs Chancalay (New England Revolution). |
| 43' | Foul | Christian Benteke (D.C. United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Mamadou Fofana (New England Revolution). |
| 45' | Foul | Christian Benteke (D.C. United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Alhassan Yusuf (New England Revolution). |
| 45'+1' | Foul | Ilay Feingold (New England Revolution) wins a free kick, after being fouled by David Schnegg (D.C. United). |
| 45'+2' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Leo Campana's (New England Revolution) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 8% is blocked by AarĂłn Herrera. |
| 45'+3' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, New England Revolution 0, D.C. United 0. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: New England Revolution 0, D.C. United 0. |
| 47' | Foul | TomĂĄs Chancalay (New England Revolution) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Hosei Kijima (D.C. United). |
| 49' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Christian Benteke's (D.C. United) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 7% misses to the right. |
| 56' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (New England Revolution). Executed by TomĂĄs Chancalay. |
| 57' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Christian Benteke's (D.C. United) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 2% goes over to the left. |
| 57' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Leo Campana's (New England Revolution) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 11% is saved by Kim Joon Hong. |
| 59' | Foul | Christian Benteke (D.C. United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Mamadou Fofana (New England Revolution). |
| 59' | Caution | Mamadou Fofana (New England Revolution) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 61' | Substitution | Substitution, D.C. United. Jared Stroud replaces Randall Leal. |
| 62' | Goal | Goal! 1:0. Leo Campana (New England Revolution) scored with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 11% to the lower left central zone. Assisted by Carles Gil. |
| 63' | Substitution | Substitution, New England Revolution. Ignatius Ganago replaces Luca Langoni. |
| 64' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Gabriel Pirani's (D.C. United) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 10% misses to the right. |
| 65' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Jared Stroud's (D.C. United) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 6% is saved by Matt Turner. |
| 68' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (New England Revolution). Executed by TomĂĄs Chancalay. |
| 68' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Leo Campana's (New England Revolution) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 39% goes over. |
| 70' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. TomĂĄs Chancalay's (New England Revolution) with left footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by David Schnegg. |
| 70' | Goal | Goal! 2:0. Carles Gil (New England Revolution) scored with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 8% to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Peyton Miller. |
| 75' | Substitution | Substitution, D.C. United. Matti Peltola replaces Gabriel Pirani. |
| 75' | Substitution | Substitution, D.C. United. Brandon Servania replaces Boris Enow. |
| 76' | Foul | Lucas Bartlett (D.C. United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Leo Campana (New England Revolution). |
| 76' | Caution | Leo Campana (New England Revolution) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 77' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Jared Stroud's (D.C. United) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 10% misses to the left. |
| 80' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (New England Revolution). Executed by TomĂĄs Chancalay. |
| 80' | Foul | Hosei Kijima (D.C. United) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Brayan Ceballos (New England Revolution). |
| 81' | Substitution | Substitution, D.C. United. Dominique Badji replaces Jackson Hopkins. |
| 81' | Substitution | Substitution, D.C. United. Jacob Murrell replaces Hosei Kijima. |
| 82' | Offside | Offside, New England Revolution. Ignatius Ganago is caught offside. |
| 83' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Matti Peltola's (D.C. United) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 7% is blocked by Ilay Feingold. |
| 84' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (D.C. United). Executed by Brandon Servania. |
| 84' | Foul | Peyton Miller (New England Revolution) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Lucas Bartlett (D.C. United). |
| 86' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Dominique Badji's (D.C. United) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 7% is saved by Matt Turner. |
| 90' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (New England Revolution). Executed by Carles Gil. |
| 90' | Foul | Carles Gil (New England Revolution) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Brandon Servania (D.C. United). |
| 90'+1' | FreeKick | Free kick missed. Carles Gil's (New England Revolution) with left footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 7% goes over to the left. |
| 90'+2' | Foul | TomĂĄs Chancalay (New England Revolution) wins a free kick, after being fouled by David Schnegg (D.C. United). |
| 90'+4' | Offside | Offside, D.C. United. Christian Benteke is caught offside. |
| 90'+5' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Carles Gil's (New England Revolution) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by Lucas Bartlett. |
| 90'+6' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (New England Revolution). Executed by Carles Gil. |
| 90'+6' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Leo Campana's (New England Revolution) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 15% misses to the right. |
| 90'+7' | Substitution | Substitution, New England Revolution. Maxi Urruti replaces Leo Campana. |
| 90'+7' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
| 90'+7' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, New England Revolution 2, D.C. United 0. |
Matt Turner is back, Carles Gil has a new record and the New England Revolution have a much-needed three points.
Matt Turner is back, Carles Gil has a new record and the New England Revolution have a much-needed three points.
Wearing throwback kits and with club legends looking on for Alumni Night, the Revs took a 2-0 victory over visiting D.C. United on Saturday, ending a nine-match winless skid â in part thanks to their returning goalkeeper and star No. 10.
âWe worked really hard this week to make sure the guys were organized,â head coach Caleb Porter said post-game at Gillette Stadium.
âI loved how we stuck with it in the second half. We had that will to win.â
It was Turner's first match back with the Revs since he re-joined the club on loan from French Ligue 1 side Olympique Lyonnais. The 2021 MLS Goalkeeper of the Year was up to expectations, keeping a clean sheet and producing a big first-half save on Hosei Kijima.
âQuality,â Porter said of Turner. âYou could see in the first couple of crosses, he comes to the edge of the box and plucks it. He makes a couple of key saves, a big one in the first half ⊠his presence, his distribution, really helped us.â
Turner previously played in New England from 2016-22, helping the Revs win the Supportersâ Shield in 2021 and establishing himself as the first-choice goalkeeper for the US men's national team. He then played four seasons in the English Premier League for Arsenal, Nottingham Forest and Crystal Palace.
"It was really nice being back," Turner said. "Obviously, it was pretty emotional walking out for me, just being back in the stadium, feeling the love from the warmup to before the game, to everything. I love it here. I love New England. It's really like a home for me.
"... I want to also put in good performances. I always wear my heart on my sleeve when I'm on the pitch, so it felt really nice to be well-received and to be back.â
Turnerâs return wasnât the only story on the night: Gil further cemented himself in Revs lore, passing Taylor Twellman for the most goal contributions in regular-season history for any New England player. Gilâs goal and assist against D.C. gave him 130 in his career (48g/82a).
âItâs not by accident that he set the record with all the special alums there. All the greats, [including] Taylor himself,â Porter said.
âI canât say enough about Carles,â added Porter. âHeâs a top player, and yet heâs so humble. Heâs a team guy.â
Gil notched an assist on Leonardo Campanaâs 62nd-minute header to give New England the lead. Eight minutes later, he dodged a defender and dropped a curling shot into the bottom corner. The former Landon Donovan MLS MVP is up to 9g/9a on the campaign in 25 matches.
"It's special to break the record," said Gil postgame. "Like I've said many times, [Twellman] is a legend here in the club, in the league. I have more games [played] than him, I think, to break the record.
"But it's a pleasure to have these words about him, and he's a big legend."
After their Leagues Cup 2025 break, the Revs hope to find improved form down the stretch. Before Saturday's victory, the Revs had lost seven of their last nine matches, with their previous win coming on May 31 at CF Montréal.
âWeâre not gonna back down,â Porter said. âWeâre all fighters, weâre all winners. Weâve not been winning, but weâre winners.â
Theyâll look to keep it going next Saturday when Son Heung-Min and LAFC visit Gillette Stadium (7:30 pm ET | MLS Season Pass).
âWe have to take it one at a time,â Porter said. âThis is a good three points ⊠It feels good, but we've gotta do it again next week. We've gotta find a way against a really talented team with really talented players, but I think our group can do it.â
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 10' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Brian Gutiérrez's (Chicago Fire FC) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Eddie Segura. |
| 10' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Chicago Fire FC). Executed by Philip Zinckernagel. |
| 11' | Goal | Goal! 1:0. Carlos TerĂĄn (Chicago Fire FC) scored with header from the center of the box with an xG of 37% to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Philip Zinckernagel. |
| 15' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Nathan Ordaz's (Los Angeles Football Club) with left footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 9% is saved by Chris Brady. |
| 16' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Los Angeles Football Club). Executed by David MartĂnez. |
| 19' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Los Angeles Football Club). Executed by David MartĂnez. |
| 19' | Goal | Goal! 1:1. Ryan Hollingshead (Los Angeles Football Club) scored with header from the center of the box with an xG of 15% to the central top zone. Assisted by David MartĂnez. |
| 24' | Foul | Jonathan Bamba (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sergi Palencia (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 24' | Foul | Timothy Tillman (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Brian Gutiérrez (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 24' | Caution | Brian Gutiérrez (Chicago Fire FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 33' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Philip Zinckernagel's (Chicago Fire FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% misses to the left. |
| 36' | Foul | Jonathan Bamba (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sergi Palencia (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 36' | Foul | David MartĂnez (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jack Elliott (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 38' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Los Angeles Football Club). Executed by David MartĂnez. |
| 39' | Foul | Jonathan Bamba (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Mathieu ChoiniĂšre (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 41' | Foul | Timothy Tillman (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Dje DâAvilla (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 45'+3' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Nkosi Tafari's (Los Angeles Football Club) with right footed shot from own half with an xG of 3% misses to the left. |
| 45'+4' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, Chicago Fire FC 1, Los Angeles Football Club 1. |
| 46' | Substitution | Substitution, Los Angeles Football Club. Denis Bouanga replaces Mathieu ChoiniĂšre. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: Chicago Fire FC 1, Los Angeles Football Club 1. |
| 49' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Igor Jesus's (Los Angeles Football Club) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% is blocked by Brian Gutiérrez. |
| 50' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Leonardo Barroso's (Chicago Fire FC) with right footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% misses to the left. |
| 52' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Philip Zinckernagel's (Chicago Fire FC) with left footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 13% is blocked by Eddie Segura. |
| 53' | Foul | Brian Gutiérrez (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Eddie Segura (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 54' | Foul | Nathan Ordaz (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sergio Oregel (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 54' | Foul | Jack Elliott (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by David MartĂnez (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 55' | Foul | Sergio Oregel (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Denis Bouanga (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 58' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Timothy Tillman's (Los Angeles Football Club) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 11% is saved by Chris Brady. |
| 60' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Brian Gutiérrez's (Chicago Fire FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% misses to the left. |
| 61' | Substitution | Substitution, Los Angeles Football Club. Son Heung-Min replaces David MartĂnez. |
| 62' | Substitution | Substitution, Chicago Fire FC. Jonathan Dean replaces Andrew Gutman. |
| 62' | Foul | Marco Delgado (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 62' | Caution | Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago Fire FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 64' | Foul | Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Nkosi Tafari (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 64' | Caution | Nkosi Tafari (Los Angeles Football Club) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 66' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Jonathan Bamba's (Chicago Fire FC) with left footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 3% misses to the right. |
| 67' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Son Heung-Min's (Los Angeles Football Club) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 5% is saved by Chris Brady. |
| 70' | Goal | Goal! 2:1. Jonathan Bamba (Chicago Fire FC) scored with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 17% to the upper right central zone. Assisted by Philip Zinckernagel, second assist by Brian Gutiérrez. |
| 71' | Foul | Hugo Cuypers (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Eddie Segura (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 72' | Caution | Eddie Segura (Los Angeles Football Club) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 73' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Son Heung-Min's (Los Angeles Football Club) with right footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 21% is blocked by Jack Elliott. |
| 73' | Foul | Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Nkosi Tafari (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 74' | Substitution | Substitution, Los Angeles Football Club. Frankie Amaya replaces Marco Delgado. |
| 74' | Substitution | Substitution, Los Angeles Football Club. Artem Smolyakov replaces Ryan Hollingshead. |
| 76' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Denis Bouanga's (Los Angeles Football Club) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% is saved by Chris Brady. |
| 76' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Igor Jesus's (Los Angeles Football Club) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 18% is blocked by Dje DâAvilla. |
| 76' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Los Angeles Football Club). Executed by Artem Smolyakov. |
| 77' | ShotAtGoal | Brian Gutiérrez (Chicago Fire FC) hits the left post from the center of the box with an xG of 23%. |
| 77' | Foul | Son Heung-Min (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Carlos TerĂĄn (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 80' | Caution | Carlos TerĂĄn (Chicago Fire FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 80' | Caution | Chris Brady (Chicago Fire FC) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 81' | Goal | Goal! 2:2. Denis Bouanga (Los Angeles Football Club) scored from penalty with right footed shot with an xG of 77% to the top right corner. |
| 87' | Substitution | Substitution, Chicago Fire FC. Maren Haile-Selassie replaces Philip Zinckernagel. |
| 88' | Substitution | Substitution, Chicago Fire FC. Mauricio Pineda replaces Dje DâAvilla. |
| 88' | Substitution | Substitution, Chicago Fire FC. Kellyn Acosta replaces Sergio Oregel. |
| 89' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Los Angeles Football Club). Executed by Artem Smolyakov. |
| 89' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Eddie Segura's (Los Angeles Football Club) with header from the center of the box with an xG of 19% is blocked by Hugo Cuypers. |
| 90'+3' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Son Heung-Min's (Los Angeles Football Club) with right footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 19% is blocked by Jonathan Dean. |
| 90'+4' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Los Angeles Football Club). Executed by Artem Smolyakov. |
| 90'+4' | Foul | Jonathan Bamba (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Eddie Segura (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 90'+5' | Foul | Son Heung-Min (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jack Elliott (Chicago Fire FC). |
| 90'+10' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
| 90'+10' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, Chicago Fire FC 2, Los Angeles Football Club 2. |
BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. â The Son Heung-Min era in Major League Soccer is officially underway.
BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. â The Son Heung-Min era in Major League Soccer is officially underway.
Just three days after being unveiled as LAFC's newest marquee signing, Asiaâs biggest soccer star debuted in front of a sold-out Chicago crowd on Saturday evening. In a lightning-quick turn of events, Son travelled to the Windy City, was cleared to play a day before the game, and came off the bench in the 61st minute at SeatGeek Stadium.
The South Korean international and former Tottenham Hotspur captain wasted no time making his presence felt.
âI really enjoyed it,â Son said postgame of his first MLS gameday experience. âIâve never had this welcoming at an away game. It was nice to see that people are celebrating and people are enjoying the football. I love to be here.â
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On the field, Son brought a new energy to LAFCâs rotated attack, giving a boost alongside fellow Designated Player Denis Bouanga, who came on as a halftime substitute.
In a back-and-forth game and with his new team trailing 2-1 following a goal from the Fire's Jonathan Bamba, Son made his mark on the match in the 77th minute, drawing a penalty kick call on Chicago defender Carlos TerĂĄn after breaking away with a perfectly timed burst of acceleration, setting up Bouanga's equalizer from the spot.
âItâs not something we draw up on the tactics board by any means,â head coach Steve Cherundolo said of the sequence. âThatâs the game. Thatâs why the fans come to the stadium, and I thought tonight was a very exciting match."
Son nearly made the perfect introduction in the dying minutes of added time. The 33-year-old found himself bearing down on Chris Bradyâs goal in the 93rd minute, but fullback Jonathan Dean came to the rescue, sliding in to preserve the final 2-2 scoreline and secure a point for Chicago.
âHis following is worldwide, and thereâs a reason for it; heâs phenomenal,â defender Ryan Hollingshead said of the league's new record signing. âYou saw him come in for 20, 30 minutes and change the game for us, and offer something different than what we had.
"And thatâs why we brought him in, because heâs still performing at a high level.â
While the stadium was mostly filled with a field of red, the strong LAFC traveling support made their presence known with a noticeable roar upon Sonâs introduction.
Fans wearing South Korea, Tottenham Hotspur and Bayer 04 Leverkusen kits throughout the crowd were no different, greeting MLSâs newest sensation to North American soccer, some with tears in their eyes at the historic moment.
On Matchday 28, the league got a peek at Sonâs creative ingenuity and quality, and LAFC will now count on their new DP in their chase for a second MLS Cup.
With his debut out of the way and 11 games remaining in the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs pursuit, Cherundolo & Co. will look for Son to be a world-class reinforcement to their already potent attack.
âThere was a great atmosphere here and both teams tried to win the game,â Cherundolo said. âTaking our chances has been an area weâve been struggling with all season, and bringing Sonny is going to help alleviate that.â
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 3' | Foul | Felipe Andrade (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ădier Ocampo (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 4' | Foul | Sebastian Berhalter (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ezequiel Ponce (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 5' | Foul | Jayden Nelson (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Griffin Dorsey (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 6' | Goal | Goal! 1:0. Brian White (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) scored from penalty with right footed shot with an xG of 77% to the lower right zone. |
| 8' | Foul | Emmanuel Sabbi (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Felipe Andrade (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 10' | Foul | Ezequiel Ponce (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jayden Nelson (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 12' | ShotAtGoal | AntĂŽnio Carlos (Houston Dynamo FC) with header from the center of the box with an xG of 7%. |
| 12' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Houston Dynamo FC). Executed by Jack McGlynn. |
| 13' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Griffin Dorsey's (Houston Dynamo FC) with header from the center of the box with an xG of 21% misses to the right. |
| 14' | Foul | Ădier Ocampo (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Brooklyn Raines (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 15' | Foul | Ezequiel Ponce (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Andrés Cubas (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 16' | Foul | Brooklyn Raines (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Andrés Cubas (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 18' | Offside | Offside, Houston Dynamo FC. Griffin Dorsey is caught offside. |
| 22' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Jack McGlynn's (Houston Dynamo FC) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% misses to the left. |
| 22' | Foul | Jeevan Badwal (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by José Artur (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 24' | Offside | Offside, Houston Dynamo FC. Griffin Dorsey is caught offside. |
| 25' | Foul | Felipe Andrade (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ădier Ocampo (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 26' | Foul | Sebastian Kowalczyk (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Andrés Cubas (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 26' | Caution | Andrés Cubas (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 30' | Foul | Ădier Ocampo (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by OndĆej Lingr (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 32' | Foul | Griffin Dorsey (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Mathias Laborda (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 33' | Offside | Offside, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Brian White is caught offside. |
| 36' | Offside | Offside, Houston Dynamo FC. Sebastian Kowalczyk is caught offside. |
| 36' | Foul | Ezequiel Ponce (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Belal Halbouni (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 36' | Caution | Belal Halbouni (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 37' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Ezequiel Ponce's (Houston Dynamo FC) with header from the center of the box with an xG of 9% is blocked by Tristan Blackmon. |
| 38' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Houston Dynamo FC). Executed by Jack McGlynn. |
| 39' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Houston Dynamo FC). Executed by Jack McGlynn. |
| 39' | Foul | Emmanuel Sabbi (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sebastian Kowalczyk (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 39' | Caution | Sebastian Kowalczyk (Houston Dynamo FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 40' | Foul | Emmanuel Sabbi (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Pablo Ortiz (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 42' | Foul | Emmanuel Sabbi (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Pablo Ortiz (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 42' | Caution | Pablo Ortiz (Houston Dynamo FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 44' | FreeKick | Free kick blocked. Sebastian Berhalter's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 7%. |
| 45' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Jack McGlynn's (Houston Dynamo FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Andrés Cubas. |
| 45' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Jack McGlynn's (Houston Dynamo FC) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Andrés Cubas. |
| 45' | ShotAtGoal | Jayden Nelson (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) hits the left post from the center of the box with an xG of 46%. |
| 45'+1' | Caution | Brooklyn Raines (Houston Dynamo FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 45'+2' | Foul | OndĆej Lingr (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ădier Ocampo (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 45'+3' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Brian White's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with right footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 21% is saved by Jonathan Bond. |
| 45'+3' | ShotAtGoal | Emmanuel Sabbi (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) hits the cross bar from the center of the box with an xG of 13%. |
| 45'+4' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, Vancouver Whitecaps FC 1, Houston Dynamo FC 0. |
| 46' | Substitution | Substitution, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. BjĂžrn Utvik replaces Tristan Blackmon. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: Vancouver Whitecaps FC 1, Houston Dynamo FC 0. |
| 46' | Foul | OndĆej Lingr (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ădier Ocampo (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 48' | Foul | Andrés Cubas (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by José Artur (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 49' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Emmanuel Sabbi's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with right footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 11% is blocked by Pablo Ortiz. |
| 50' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Sebastian Berhalter's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with left footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% is saved by Jonathan Bond. |
| 53' | Foul | Brooklyn Raines (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Emmanuel Sabbi (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 54' | Foul | Jack McGlynn (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Andrés Cubas (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 54' | Offside | Offside, Houston Dynamo FC. Griffin Dorsey is caught offside. |
| 56' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Jayden Nelson's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 5% is blocked by AntĂŽnio Carlos. |
| 56' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Emmanuel Sabbi's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 8% goes over. |
| 58' | ShotAtGoal | Griffin Dorsey (Houston Dynamo FC) with header from the center of the box with an xG of 8%. |
| 60' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). Executed by Sebastian Berhalter. |
| 61' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. BjĂžrn Utvik's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with header from the center of the box with an xG of 4% misses to the right. |
| 61' | Substitution | Substitution, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Ali Ahmed replaces Emmanuel Sabbi. |
| 61' | Substitution | Substitution, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Thomas MĂŒller replaces Jeevan Badwal. |
| 63' | GoalDisallowed | Thomas MĂŒller (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) disallowed a goal due to offside. |
| 63' | Offside | Offside, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Brian White is caught offside. |
| 64' | Substitution | Substitution, Houston Dynamo FC. Amine Bassi replaces Sebastian Kowalczyk. |
| 64' | Substitution | Substitution, Houston Dynamo FC. Ethan Bartlow replaces AntĂŽnio Carlos. |
| 65' | Foul | Ădier Ocampo (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Amine Bassi (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 65' | Caution | Amine Bassi (Houston Dynamo FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 68' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). Executed by Sebastian Berhalter. |
| 70' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Amine Bassi's (Houston Dynamo FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% goes over to the right. |
| 70' | Foul | Ali Ahmed (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Felipe Andrade (Houston Dynamo FC). |
| 72' | Substitution | Substitution, Houston Dynamo FC. Lawrence Ennali replaces Ezequiel Ponce. |
| 74' | Foul | Jack McGlynn (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Andrés Cubas (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 75' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Amine Bassi's (Houston Dynamo FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% goes over. |
| 76' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Mathias Laborda's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with header from the center of the box with an xG of 5% goes over to the right. |
| 76' | Substitution | Substitution, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Daniel RĂos replaces Brian White. |
| 82' | Substitution | Substitution, Houston Dynamo FC. Toyosi Olusanya replaces OndĆej Lingr. |
| 82' | Substitution | Substitution, Houston Dynamo FC. JĂșnior Urso replaces Felipe Andrade. |
| 84' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). Executed by Sebastian Berhalter. |
| 84' | ShotAtGoal | Mathias Laborda (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 2%. |
| 84' | ShotAtGoal | Daniel RĂos (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with right footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 9%. |
| 85' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Sebastian Berhalter's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with left footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 5% is blocked by Brooklyn Raines. |
| 87' | Foul | Foul by Ali Ahmed (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 90' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Houston Dynamo FC). Executed by Jack McGlynn. |
| 90'+1' | Goal | Goal! 1:1. José Artur (Houston Dynamo FC) scored with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% to the middle left zone. Assisted by Amine Bassi. |
| 90'+1' | Substitution | Substitution, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Kenji Cabrera replaces Jayden Nelson. |
| 90'+3' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. JĂșnior Urso's (Houston Dynamo FC) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 5% is saved by Yohei Takaoka. |
| 90'+6' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). Executed by Sebastian Berhalter. |
| 90'+6' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Ali Ahmed's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 5% is blocked by Lawrence Ennali. |
| 90'+7' | Caution | Brooklyn Raines (Houston Dynamo FC) is shown the second yellow (red) card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 90'+7' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
| 90'+7' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, Vancouver Whitecaps FC 1, Houston Dynamo FC 1. |
A new era has arrived in Vancouver.
A new era has arrived in Vancouver.
Bayern Munich and Germany legend Thomas MĂŒller became the latest global superstar to make his MLS debut, featuring in the Whitecaps' 1-1 draw with Houston Dynamo FC at a sold-out BC Place on Sunday night.
"There's, of course, high expectations for a player like Thomas coming here to MLS, playing for Vancouver Whitecaps," said head coach Jesper SĂžrensen. "First and foremost, it's about blending in together with his teammates. I think he did very well.
"I think he has a high football IQ, so he understands where to position himself and also which spaces to attack. And of course, he's been here for three days. We just want to get him in, integrated into the team as fast as possible, and I think that he has done very well since he came to training sessions. Then tonight, I was very happy with what I saw."
After spending 25 years at Germany's most accomplished club, the biggest signing in Vancouver history came off the bench in the 61st minute, creating a memory 'Caps fans will never forget.
"There has been great excitement around us, and I think it's been amazing, of course, due to Thomas coming in," said SĂžrensen.
"I think that has been very positive and people are excited about the Vancouver Whitecaps, and I think that's great. Of course, a great atmosphere, and they really cheered us on."
The 2014 FIFA World Cup winner similarly took notice of the raucous support when he hit the back of the net mere minutes after stepping onto the pitch.
However, the offside flag spoiled a dream debut for the Bundesliga icon.
"The moment when I scored the goal, it was amazing," said MĂŒller. "The noise in the stadium and then also the reaction of my teammates, it was a great start for me."
"Unfortunate for him," SĂžrensen said with a smile. "It could have been like a magic moment, as I said, with him scoring the goal, just coming on the pitch, but a narrow offside. That's what can happen in football, but I was quite happy with this performance."
Potentially the most noticeable aspect of the 35-year-old's debut (aside from his disallowed goal) was his immediate on-field leadership of a young Whitecaps team.
"That is a natural behavior of [mine]," MĂŒller said. "If I'm on the pitch, I try to organize my own position first, but when I see something that I think is good for the team, to adapt about positioning or intensity or passing gaps, then I will communicate with my teammates directly.
"I think that will never change, even if it's my first game."
Another thing that will never change is MĂŒller's ambition. With 34 trophies already in his cabinet, he joins a Vancouver team still chasing three titles this season after making the 2025 Concacaf Champions Cup final in June.
Immediately, that's become MĂŒller's focus as VWFC continue their Supporters' Shield chase at home next Saturday against St. Louis CITY SC (9:30 pm ET | MLS Season Pass, Apple TV+)
"Iâm now fresh into this team, new into the league," said MĂŒller. "I need a few weeks to figure out what is right or wrong, but to be honest, I feel very good after this game."
As for when MĂŒller's first start will come?
"If everything goes well, we'll see him in the starting lineup pretty soon," SĂžrensen foreshadowed. "Probably next Saturday, but we have to see if everything goes well. I hope so."
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 1' | Foul | Cristian Espinoza (San Jose Earthquakes) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jeppe Tverskov (San Diego FC). |
| 3' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Cristian Arango's (San Jose Earthquakes) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 5% is blocked by Manu Duah. |
| 3' | ShotAtGoal | Mark-Anthony Kaye (San Jose Earthquakes) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 5%. |
| 6' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (San Diego FC). Executed by Anders Dreyer. |
| 6' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Luca Bombino's (San Diego FC) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 5% misses to the right. |
| 8' | Foul | Cristian Arango (San Jose Earthquakes) wins a free kick, after being fouled by David Vazquez (San Diego FC). |
| 8' | Offside | Offside, San Diego FC. David Vazquez is caught offside. |
| 9' | Foul | Mark-Anthony Kaye (San Jose Earthquakes) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Aiden Harangi (San Diego FC). |
| 10' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Cristian Arango's (San Jose Earthquakes) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 8% is blocked by Aiden Harangi. |
| 11' | Foul | AnĂbal Godoy (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by DeJuan Jones (San Jose Earthquakes). |
| 11' | Foul | Luca Bombino (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by DeJuan Jones (San Jose Earthquakes). |
| 12' | Foul | Jeppe Tverskov (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Beau Leroux (San Jose Earthquakes). |
| 15' | Offside | Offside, San Jose Earthquakes. Cristian Arango is caught offside. |
| 17' | Foul | Luca Bombino (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Cristian Espinoza (San Jose Earthquakes). |
| 19' | Foul | Luca Bombino (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by DeJuan Jones (San Jose Earthquakes). |
| 23' | Foul | Josef MartĂnez (San Jose Earthquakes) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Christopher McVey (San Diego FC). |
| 25' | FreeKick | Free kick missed. Cristian Espinoza's (San Jose Earthquakes) with right footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 4% goes over. |
| 27' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (San Diego FC). Executed by Anders Dreyer. |
| 27' | Foul | VĂtor Costa (San Jose Earthquakes) wins a free kick, after being fouled by AnĂbal Godoy (San Diego FC). |
| 28' | Foul | Cristian Arango (San Jose Earthquakes) wins a free kick, after being fouled by AnĂbal Godoy (San Diego FC). |
| 30' | Foul | DeJuan Jones (San Jose Earthquakes) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Onni Valakari (San Diego FC). |
| 34' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. VĂtor Costa's (San Jose Earthquakes) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 9% is saved by CJ dos Santos. |
| 34' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Cristian Espinoza's (San Jose Earthquakes) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 7% is blocked by Jeppe Tverskov. |
| 35' | ShotAtGoal | Cristian Arango (San Jose Earthquakes) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 5%. |
| 38' | Substitution | Substitution, San Diego FC. Franco Negri replaces Aiden Harangi. |
| 40' | Foul | Luca Bombino (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Dave Romney (San Jose Earthquakes). |
| 40' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. David Vazquez's (San Diego FC) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 15% is blocked by Dave Romney. |
| 42' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Cristian Espinoza's (San Jose Earthquakes) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 6% misses to the left. |
| 43' | Foul | Luca Bombino (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Mark-Anthony Kaye (San Jose Earthquakes). |
| 44' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. DeJuan Jones's (San Jose Earthquakes) with left footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 23% is blocked by Manu Duah. |
| 45' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Cristian Espinoza's (San Jose Earthquakes) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 6% is saved by CJ dos Santos. |
| 45'+1' | Foul | Josef MartĂnez (San Jose Earthquakes) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Manu Duah (San Diego FC). |
| 45'+3' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, San Jose Earthquakes 0, San Diego FC 0. |
| 46' | Substitution | Substitution, San Diego FC. Luca de la Torre replaces TomĂĄs Ăngel. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: San Jose Earthquakes 0, San Diego FC 0. |
| 49' | Offside | Offside, San Diego FC. Anders Dreyer is caught offside. |
| 50' | Foul | DeJuan Jones (San Jose Earthquakes) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Franco Negri (San Diego FC). |
| 51' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Anders Dreyer's (San Diego FC) with left footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 4% is saved by Daniel De Sousa Britto. |
| 52' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (San Diego FC). Executed by Anders Dreyer. |
| 53' | Foul | AnĂbal Godoy (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Mark-Anthony Kaye (San Jose Earthquakes). |
| 54' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Josef MartĂnez's (San Jose Earthquakes) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 9% is saved by CJ dos Santos. |
| 54' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (San Jose Earthquakes). Executed by Cristian Espinoza. |
| 55' | Offside | Offside, San Diego FC. Anders Dreyer is caught offside. |
| 57' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (San Jose Earthquakes). Executed by Cristian Espinoza. |
| 58' | Offside | Offside, San Jose Earthquakes. Josef MartĂnez is caught offside. |
| 60' | Foul | Luca de la Torre (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Mark-Anthony Kaye (San Jose Earthquakes). |
| 61' | Foul | Cristian Espinoza (San Jose Earthquakes) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Christopher McVey (San Diego FC). |
| 62' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. VĂtor Costa's (San Jose Earthquakes) with left footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% goes over. |
| 64' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. VĂtor Costa's (San Jose Earthquakes) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 19% goes over to the left. |
| 64' | Substitution | Substitution, San Diego FC. Marcus Ingvartsen replaces AnĂbal Godoy. |
| 69' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (San Diego FC). Executed by Anders Dreyer. |
| 70' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (San Diego FC). Executed by Anders Dreyer. |
| 70' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (San Diego FC). Executed by Anders Dreyer. |
| 70' | Foul | Daniel De Sousa Britto (San Jose Earthquakes) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Onni Valakari (San Diego FC). |
| 71' | Substitution | Substitution, San Jose Earthquakes. Ian Harkes replaces Mark-Anthony Kaye. |
| 71' | Substitution | Substitution, San Jose Earthquakes. Noel Buck replaces Beau Leroux. |
| 72' | Goal | Goal! 1:0. Josef MartĂnez (San Jose Earthquakes) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 37% to the top left corner. Assisted by Noel Buck. |
| 75' | Substitution | Substitution, San Diego FC. Emmanuel Boateng replaces David Vazquez. |
| 75' | Substitution | Substitution, San Diego FC. Pedro Soma replaces Onni Valakari. |
| 77' | Foul | VĂtor Costa (San Jose Earthquakes) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Luca Bombino (San Diego FC). |
| 78' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Cristian Arango's (San Jose Earthquakes) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 19% is blocked by Christopher McVey. |
| 79' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (San Jose Earthquakes). Executed by Cristian Espinoza. |
| 79' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Cristian Espinoza's (San Jose Earthquakes) with right footed shot from the left wing with an xG of 2% is saved by CJ dos Santos. |
| 79' | Offside | Offside, San Diego FC. Marcus Ingvartsen is caught offside. |
| 80' | Caution | Daniel De Sousa Britto (San Jose Earthquakes) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 80' | Foul | Jeppe Tverskov (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ian Harkes (San Jose Earthquakes). |
| 81' | Goal | Goal! 1:1. Marcus Ingvartsen (San Diego FC) scored with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 16% to the middle left zone. Assisted by Franco Negri. |
| 82' | Substitution | Substitution, San Jose Earthquakes. Ousseni Bouda replaces Cristian Arango. |
| 82' | Substitution | Substitution, San Jose Earthquakes. Preston Judd replaces Josef MartĂnez. |
| 83' | Caution | Manu Duah (San Diego FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 84' | Goal | Goal! 1:2. Anders Dreyer (San Diego FC) scored with left footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 17% to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Marcus Ingvartsen, second assist by Christopher McVey. |
| 84' | Caution | Anders Dreyer (San Diego FC) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 86' | Foul | Cristian Espinoza (San Jose Earthquakes) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Emmanuel Boateng (San Diego FC). |
| 86' | Caution | Emmanuel Boateng (San Diego FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 87' | Substitution | Substitution, San Jose Earthquakes. Jamar Ricketts replaces VĂtor Costa. |
| 89' | Foul | Jeppe Tverskov (San Diego FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Preston Judd (San Jose Earthquakes). |
| 89' | Caution | Preston Judd (San Jose Earthquakes) is shown the yellow card for poor sportsmanship. |
| 90'+2' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Jamar Ricketts's (San Jose Earthquakes) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 9% misses to the left. |
| 90'+3' | Foul | Ian Harkes (San Jose Earthquakes) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Luca de la Torre (San Diego FC). |
| 90'+8' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Ian Harkes's (San Jose Earthquakes) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 5% goes over to the right. |
| 90'+8' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
| 90'+8' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, San Jose Earthquakes 1, San Diego FC 2. |
History is calling.
History is calling.
Expansion side San Diego FC took the Supporters' Shield lead for the first time this season via a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory at the San Jose Earthquakes during Matchday 29's edition of Sunday Night Soccer presented by Continental Tire.
With 52 points on the year and just seven matches remaining, the Western Conference leaders are narrowly ahead of Eastern Conference leaders FC Cincinnati on the goal differential tiebreaker.
"We maintained our calm, and boy, these guys don't give up. This team is a team full of guys who â they just don't have 'give up' in them," head coach Mikey Varas said postgame.
"That's when special things can happen because you can maintain calm and say, 'Hey, we're still gonna go after this game.'"
In addition to moving atop the league table, San Diego's sixth consecutive road victory put the newcomers within striking distance of expansion history. The Chrome-and-Azul are one victory away from tying the expansion record for wins (17 by St. Louis CITY SC in 2023) and five points off the expansion points record (57 by LAFC in 2018).
Most importantly, they're now in pole position to become the first-ever expansion team to lift the Supporters' Shield during their debut season.
"It would be huge. I think we all dreamed about it," striker Marcus Ingvartsen said of possibly lifting the trophy.
"But to be in this position now this far, I think we have shown some great football throughout the whole season, and really been making our steps in this league. We definitely plan to continue that, and to finish first."
San Diego's secret sauce? They've scored more second-half goals than any other team (30), helping them take as many points from losing positions as anyone this season (17).
"When you make as many come-from-behind wins as this group has, it shows that this group has a fighting spirit in 'em and that's fundamentally the base of who we are," Varas pointed out.
In search of a game-winning goal, Anders Dreyer stepped up again. The Danish winger regained the top spot on the MLS goal contribution charts (30) with his 13th goal of the season.
"We stay humble and we keep fighting every weekend," said Dreyer. "Today was not that pretty, but we get three points and I think that shows a top team. It was not a top performance, but the way we worked after we went behind 1-0, we still believed. What a comeback."
Dreyer is now one goal contribution ahead of reigning Landon Donovan MLS MVP Lionel Messi (29), and he celebrated in style with the SDFC traveling support.
"I think that the goal celebration for him is fantastic because it shows something important, which is all of those Frontera folks, they're on our team, and we recognize what they do for us, because we're not playing this game in isolation," noted Varas.
"We got 11 guys playing on the field. We got another nine guys on the bench. We're giving good energy, we got a coaching staff, we got a support staff, and then we got Frontera SD up there, just bringing the energy all the time. And all of that is what makes us the team and the family that we are.â
Scoring San Diego's first and assisting Dreyer's winner in the final minutes, Ingvartsen was back with a bang off the bench at PayPal Park. The veteran was expected to be their main striker this season, but has been hampered by injuries.
"What a welcome back for Marcus," said Varas. "I think that's perfect for a No. 9 to get on the scoresheet. Such an important finish. Such an important presence. He's been dealing with a lot of adversity this season, but he's a great leader and a great person, and he's got a lot of talent, so we're all just really happy for him."
Despite the limited role, Ingvartsen has produced 2g/1a in seven MLS games.
"A goal and an assist in 25 minutes; heâs a good player," praised Dreyer. "Heâs been out for a long time, and I think heâs very hungry to show himself."
San Diego will be equally hungry to maintain their first-place position when they return home next Saturday to host the Portland Timbers (10:30 pm ET | MLS Season Pass).
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 5' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Luis SuĂĄrez's (Inter Miami CF) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 27% misses to the right. |
| 6' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Marcelo Weigandt's (Inter Miami CF) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by John Nelson. |
| 7' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. FafĂ Picault's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 3% is saved by Novak Micovic. |
| 7' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Jordi Alba. |
| 8' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Luis SuĂĄrez's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 8% is blocked by Mathias JĂžrgensen. |
| 11' | ShotAtGoal | Luis SuĂĄrez (Inter Miami CF) hits the left post from the centre of the box with an xG of 50%. |
| 16' | Foul | Marco Reus (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Telasco Segovia (Inter Miami CF). |
| 18' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Joseph Paintsil's (LA Galaxy) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by Tadeo Allende. |
| 19' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (LA Galaxy). Executed by Marco Reus. |
| 19' | Foul | Luis SuĂĄrez (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Mathias JĂžrgensen (LA Galaxy). |
| 20' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. FafĂ Picault's (Inter Miami CF) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Mathias JĂžrgensen. |
| 20' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Jordi Alba. |
| 21' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Tadeo Allende's (Inter Miami CF) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 14% goes over to the left. |
| 22' | Foul | Marcelo Weigandt (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by John Nelson (LA Galaxy). |
| 29' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by BenjamĂn Cremaschi. |
| 30' | Offside | Offside, Inter Miami CF. Telasco Segovia is caught offside. |
| 30' | GoalDisallowed | Telasco Segovia (Inter Miami CF) disallowed a goal due to offside. |
| 34' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. FafĂ Picault's (Inter Miami CF) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 6% is blocked by Mathias JĂžrgensen. |
| 35' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by BenjamĂn Cremaschi. |
| 39' | Foul | Joseph Paintsil (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by BenjamĂn Cremaschi (Inter Miami CF). |
| 41' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Luis SuĂĄrez's (Inter Miami CF) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 5% is saved by Novak Micovic. |
| 41' | Foul | Joseph Paintsil (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Marcelo Weigandt (Inter Miami CF). |
| 43' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Tadeo Allende's (Inter Miami CF) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 5% is blocked by Edwin Cerrillo. |
| 43' | Goal | Goal! 1:0. Jordi Alba (Inter Miami CF) scored with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 21% to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Sergio Busquets. |
| 45'+5' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, Inter Miami CF 1, LA Galaxy 0. |
| 46' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. Lionel Messi replaces Telasco Segovia. |
| 46' | Substitution | Substitution, LA Galaxy. Matheus Nascimento replaces Elijah Wynder. |
| 46' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. Rodrigo De Paul replaces Tadeo Allende. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: Inter Miami CF 1, LA Galaxy 0. |
| 47' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Lionel Messi's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 5% goes over to the left. |
| 48' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Gabriel Pec's (LA Galaxy) with left footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 3% is saved by Ăscar Ustari. |
| 53' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. John Nelson's (LA Galaxy) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 5% is blocked by Rodrigo De Paul. |
| 57' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Lionel Messi's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 9% goes over. |
| 58' | Foul | Diego FagĂșndez (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by FafĂ Picault (Inter Miami CF). |
| 58' | Foul | Rodrigo De Paul (Inter Miami CF) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Matheus Nascimento (LA Galaxy). |
| 59' | Goal | Goal! 1:1. Joseph Paintsil (LA Galaxy) scored with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 9% to the middle left zone. Assisted by Isaiah Parente. |
| 61' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Lionel Messi's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 5% is blocked by Edwin Cerrillo. |
| 62' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Luis SuĂĄrez's (Inter Miami CF) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 10% is blocked by FafĂ Picault. |
| 63' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Luis SuĂĄrez's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Mathias JĂžrgensen. |
| 64' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Rodrigo De Paul. |
| 66' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Lionel Messi's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 5% is blocked by Mathias JĂžrgensen. |
| 66' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Maximiliano FalcĂłn's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 7% goes over to the left. |
| 67' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. FafĂ Picault's (Inter Miami CF) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% misses to the right. |
| 68' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Luis SuĂĄrez's (Inter Miami CF) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 11% is saved by Novak Micovic. |
| 69' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Rodrigo De Paul. |
| 69' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. FafĂ Picault's (Inter Miami CF) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 7% is saved by Novak Micovic. |
| 72' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Rodrigo De Paul's (Inter Miami CF) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% is blocked by Miki Yamane. |
| 72' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Rodrigo De Paul. |
| 72' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Jordi Alba's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% goes over. |
| 73' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Rodrigo De Paul's (Inter Miami CF) with right footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% misses to the left. |
| 77' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. Baltasar RodrĂguez replaces FafĂ Picault. |
| 77' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. Yannick Bright replaces BenjamĂn Cremaschi. |
| 78' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Rodrigo De Paul. |
| 78' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Baltasar RodrĂguez's (Inter Miami CF) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% is saved by Novak Micovic. |
| 78' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Baltasar RodrĂguez. |
| 79' | Substitution | Substitution, LA Galaxy. Mauricio Cuevas replaces Gabriel Pec. |
| 79' | Substitution | Substitution, LA Galaxy. Lucas Sanabria replaces Diego FagĂșndez. |
| 79' | Substitution | Substitution, LA Galaxy. JuliĂĄn Aude replaces Isaiah Parente. |
| 80' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Rodrigo De Paul. |
| 81' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Rodrigo De Paul. |
| 82' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Yannick Bright's (Inter Miami CF) with left footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by Miki Yamane. |
| 82' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Rodrigo De Paul. |
| 83' | Foul | Joseph Paintsil (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Maximiliano FalcĂłn (Inter Miami CF). |
| 84' | Goal | Goal! 2:1. Lionel Messi (Inter Miami CF) scored with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Rodrigo De Paul. |
| 87' | Foul | JuliĂĄn Aude (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Rodrigo De Paul (Inter Miami CF). |
| 87' | Substitution | Substitution, LA Galaxy. Christian RamĂrez replaces Marco Reus. |
| 89' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Inter Miami CF). Executed by Rodrigo De Paul. |
| 89' | Goal | Goal! 3:1. Luis SuĂĄrez (Inter Miami CF) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 34% to the central bottom zone. Assisted by Lionel Messi, second assist by Rodrigo De Paul. |
| 90'+2' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (LA Galaxy). Executed by Mauricio Cuevas. |
| 90'+3' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Lucas Sanabria's (LA Galaxy) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 6% is saved by Ăscar Ustari. |
| 90'+3' | Foul | JuliĂĄn Aude (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Baltasar RodrĂguez (Inter Miami CF). |
| 90'+4' | Substitution | Substitution, Inter Miami CF. Noah Allen replaces Luis SuĂĄrez. |
| 90'+4' | Foul | Joseph Paintsil (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Noah Allen (Inter Miami CF). |
| 90'+8' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, Inter Miami CF 3, LA Galaxy 1. |
| 90'+8' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
It was a moment to savor for fans around the world, and to feel some empathy for the defenders done dirty in the process.
It was a moment to savor for fans around the world, and to feel some empathy for the defenders done dirty in the process.
In this case, it was Lucas Sanabria and Edwin Cerrillo who suffered â âposterized,â to borrow a term from the NBA â as Lionel Messi returned from a two-week absence in characteristic fashion.
Entering at halftime after missing Inter Miamiâs last two matches with a hamstring issue, the GOAT slalomed around the duo to uncork a trademark low strike from distance, then fed Luis SuĂĄrez an otherworldly no-look, heel-flick assist to provide the margin of victory in a 3-1 defeat of the LA Galaxy at Chase Stadium Saturday night.
The 45-minute cameo washed away the taste of Sundayâs 4-1 Florida Derby thumping at the hands of Orlando City, inspired his teammates â SuĂĄrez and Jordi Alba, IMCFâs other scorer, looked devastating on the night â and goosed the Herons back into the upper reaches of the standings.
Miami are now just a hair back of the leaders in both the Eastern Conference and Supportersâ Shield races when calculated in points-per-game average to reflect IMCFâs games in hand due to their FIFA Club World Cup participation, and while theyâve shown themselves to be a potent force without Messi, the power of his presence remains palpable.
âIt was vital, I believe weâre all conscious of that,â head coach Javier Mascherano said in Spanish of the result postgame. âI'll repeat what I said last Sunday: You can lose matches, clearly, but it is not the image or the way we wanted to lose [at Orlando]. We wanted to demonstrate to ourselves that it was an accident, an aberration.â
Perhaps most remarkably, itâs not entirely clear that Messi is really, truly back from the injury.
The Argentine icon appeared to wince a bit after netting his game-winner, slightly favoring that troubled right leg â enough that reporters pressed Mascherano repeatedly for more information about the talismanâs status ahead of a weighty Leagues Cup quarterfinal showdown with Mexican titans Tigres UANL on Wednesday night (8 pm ET | MLS Season Pass, Apple TV+, FS1, UniMĂĄs).
âWhat happens is that he is an extraordinary player,â said the coach of his former teammate when asked what happens next. âWhat you saw, I saw. Clearly, he wasn't 100% comfortable. But the truth is, after a few minutes, he became looser and looser. We'll see how he finished, how much fatigue.
âIn the end, he's two weeks post-injury. He had something minor; the three trainings that we had with him were good. And I repeat: the important thing is that he finished the match; I saw him improve through the minutes. He felt, he looked better. But at the end itâs how he's feeling tomorrow, how he wakes up.â
Wednesday looms as an outsized occasion not just because of the trophy, prize money and Concacaf Champions Cup spots on the line in Leagues Cup, but also due to the caliber of the opponent. Tigres are LIGA MX royalty, stacked with elite talent and well-versed in inflicting misery on MLS sides over the years. Miami would surely prefer to have Messi available for such a daunting test.
But many other tests await just beyond it, too, especially if theyâre serious about defending their Shield title. The Herons must fly north to Washington for a weekend visit to D.C. United (7:30 pm ET | MLS Season Pass), then travel for three of their five matches in September.
âEvery game that we have is a final from now on,â declared Mascherano. âI have to generate the habit that every game from now until the end of the regular season is life or death. We have to win; if we must lose, the adversary has to really work for it, not be given it on a silver platter.â
And in that context, Mascherano might deserve almost as much sympathy as the aforementioned defenders Messi shoved into a blender. Because itâs his job to tell the star man when itâs time to rest or be rotated with the long term in mind.
âHe wants to play every single game,â said Mascherano with a small shrug and a weary smile. âHe wanted to play in Orlando, also. It was impossible. But it's like this. You have to understand why Leo is Leo; because [he] always wants to be on the pitch. He's happy there.
âSo sometimes we try to explain to him, [weâre] trying to go slowly. But in the end, when he feels good, he knows himself like no one [else]. So we tried to give him today some minutes to start to find a good feeling for the week, for Wednesday, for the next games.â
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 4' | Foul | David MartĂnez (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Peyton Miller (New England Revolution). |
| 5' | Foul | Foul by Son Heung-Min (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 10' | Foul | Brayan Ceballos (New England Revolution) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Denis Bouanga (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 11' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Leo Campana's (New England Revolution) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 6% is saved by Hugo Lloris. |
| 15' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (New England Revolution). Executed by Carles Gil. |
| 16' | Foul | Ilay Feingold (New England Revolution) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Denis Bouanga (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 17' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Luca Langoni's (New England Revolution) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by Marco Delgado. |
| 18' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (New England Revolution). Executed by Carles Gil. |
| 18' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Ignatius Ganago's (New England Revolution) with header from the center of the box with an xG of 4% is saved by Hugo Lloris. |
| 20' | Foul | Luca Langoni (New England Revolution) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Igor Jesus (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 22' | Foul | Timothy Tillman (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Luca Langoni (New England Revolution). |
| 23' | Foul | Foul by Carles Gil (New England Revolution). |
| 27' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Los Angeles Football Club). Executed by David MartĂnez. |
| 27' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Son Heung-Min's (Los Angeles Football Club) with left footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 10% misses to the right. |
| 31' | Foul | Sergi Palencia (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Leo Campana (New England Revolution). |
| 33' | Foul | Ignatius Ganago (New England Revolution) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Nkosi Tafari (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 35' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Leo Campana's (New England Revolution) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% goes over. |
| 36' | Foul | Marco Delgado (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Alhassan Yusuf (New England Revolution). |
| 40' | Foul | Ignatius Ganago (New England Revolution) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Nkosi Tafari (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 45' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Denis Bouanga's (Los Angeles Football Club) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 5% is blocked by Ilay Feingold. |
| 45'+1' | Foul | Marco Delgado (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Leo Campana (New England Revolution). |
| 45'+1' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, New England Revolution 0, Los Angeles Football Club 0. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: New England Revolution 0, Los Angeles Football Club 0. |
| 46' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. David MartĂnez's (Los Angeles Football Club) with left footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% misses to the left. |
| 47' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Denis Bouanga's (Los Angeles Football Club) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% goes over. |
| 48' | Foul | Son Heung-Min (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Mamadou Fofana (New England Revolution). |
| 50' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Son Heung-Min's (Los Angeles Football Club) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 9% misses to the left. |
| 51' | Goal | Goal! 0:1. Marco Delgado (Los Angeles Football Club) scored with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 10% to the top right corner. |
| 55' | Foul | Brayan Ceballos (New England Revolution) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Denis Bouanga (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 57' | Foul | Carles Gil (New England Revolution) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Denis Bouanga (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 60' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. David MartĂnez's (Los Angeles Football Club) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% goes over to the left. |
| 62' | Substitution | Substitution, New England Revolution. TomĂĄs Chancalay replaces Ignatius Ganago. |
| 63' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Leo Campana's (New England Revolution) with left footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% misses to the right. |
| 64' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (New England Revolution). Executed by Luca Langoni. |
| 65' | Foul | Eddie Segura (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Leo Campana (New England Revolution). |
| 68' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. David MartĂnez's (Los Angeles Football Club) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 8% is saved by Matt Turner. |
| 69' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Carles Gil's (New England Revolution) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% is saved by Hugo Lloris. |
| 70' | Substitution | Substitution, Los Angeles Football Club. Nathan Ordaz replaces David MartĂnez. |
| 70' | Foul | Alhassan Yusuf (New England Revolution) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Timothy Tillman (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 71' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Luca Langoni's (New England Revolution) with left footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 4% is blocked by Eddie Segura. |
| 71' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Carles Gil's (New England Revolution) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by Timothy Tillman. |
| 73' | Substitution | Substitution, New England Revolution. Tanner Beason replaces Ilay Feingold. |
| 74' | Foul | Timothy Tillman (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Leo Campana (New England Revolution). |
| 75' | Foul | Alhassan Yusuf (New England Revolution) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ryan Hollingshead (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 75' | ShotAtGoal | TomĂĄs Chancalay (New England Revolution) with left footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 13%. |
| 76' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Los Angeles Football Club). Executed by Son Heung-Min. |
| 77' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Los Angeles Football Club). Executed by Son Heung-Min. |
| 78' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (New England Revolution). Executed by Carles Gil. |
| 79' | Substitution | Substitution, Los Angeles Football Club. Mathieu ChoiniĂšre replaces Marco Delgado. |
| 80' | Foul | Son Heung-Min (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Mamadou Fofana (New England Revolution). |
| 82' | FreeKick | Free kick saved. Son Heung-Min's (Los Angeles Football Club) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 7% is saved by Matt Turner. |
| 83' | Foul | Igor Jesus (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by TomĂĄs Chancalay (New England Revolution). |
| 85' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Tanner Beason's (New England Revolution) with header from the center of the box with an xG of 6% is saved by Hugo Lloris. |
| 86' | Substitution | Substitution, New England Revolution. Jackson Yueill replaces Matt Polster. |
| 86' | Substitution | Substitution, New England Revolution. Brandon Bye replaces Luca Langoni. |
| 87' | Foul | TomĂĄs Chancalay (New England Revolution) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Igor Jesus (Los Angeles Football Club). |
| 87' | Caution | Igor Jesus (Los Angeles Football Club) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 88' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. TomĂĄs Chancalay's (New England Revolution) with right footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 38% is saved by Hugo Lloris. |
| 88' | Foul | Son Heung-Min (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Mamadou Fofana (New England Revolution). |
| 88' | Caution | Mamadou Fofana (New England Revolution) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 90' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Nathan Ordaz's (Los Angeles Football Club) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 9% is saved by Matt Turner. |
| 90'+1' | Substitution | Substitution, Los Angeles Football Club. Artem Smolyakov replaces Denis Bouanga. |
| 90'+2' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Son Heung-Min's (Los Angeles Football Club) with header from the center of the box with an xG of 38% is saved by Matt Turner. |
| 90'+4' | Goal | Goal! 0:2. Mathieu ChoiniĂšre (Los Angeles Football Club) scored with left footed shot from the center of the box with an xG of 19% to the lower right zone. Assisted by Son Heung-Min, second assist by Nathan Ordaz. |
| 90'+5' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
| 90'+5' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, New England Revolution 0, Los Angeles Football Club 2. |
Son Heung-Min needed just one start to be a game-winning difference-maker for LAFC.
Son Heung-Min needed just one start to be a game-winning difference-maker for LAFC.
With a standout performance in just his second Black & Gold appearance, his first from the opening whistle, the superstar South Korean international registered his first MLS assist in Saturday's 2-0 win at the New England Revolution.
âIâm enjoying every single day, every single second,â the Tottenham Hotspur legend said in a post-match interview on MLS Season Pass.
âEspecially when you win away from home, it feels even better. I am enjoying every single moment.â
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Son's start to life in MLS has been quick and impactful.
The league-record signing earned minutes off the bench last weekend in his debut at Chicago Fire FC, looking lively and winning a penalty kick to help LAFC take a 2-2 draw from SeatGeek Stadium.
âHe brings a smile to work every day, which I find very important in my work,â LAFC head coach Steve Cherundolo said of the 33-year-old. âYou get a happy player, a highly motivated player, a good communicator with the group.
"... And on top of that, youâre getting his technical ability, his speed, his finishing, and the experience heâs built over all these years. We are delighted to have him."
Those qualities were on full display at Gillette Stadium, where Son was involved in both LAFC goals and nearly scored his first MLS goal on several occasions.
His high pressing allowed Mark Delgado to open the score with a 51st-minute golazo.
Then, deep into second-half stoppage time, Son selflessly dished it off to fellow summer acquisition Mathieu ChoiniĂšre to put the game away.
âSonny has been a great addition to the team. He brings fresh energy, heâs lively, and heâs always motivating the boys,â said Delgado.
As the Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs race heats up, fifth-place LAFC are just a point off a top-four spot in the Western Conference, with games in hand on all four teams above them.
With 10 games remaining, the Black & Gold end their three-match road trip on Aug. 23 at FC Dallas (8:30 pm ET | MLS Season Pass), looking for another positive result to set the tone for a busy sprint to Decision Day.
âThe vibe in the team is just positive," said ChoiniĂšre. "... Itâs fun to wake up and go train.
âFor the last stretch, staying positive like this brings us good energy. Weâre in a good place.â
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 3' | Foul | Maxime Crépeau (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Evander Da Silva Ferreira (FC Cincinnati). |
| 4' | Foul | Pavel Bucha (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kevin Kelsy (Portland Timbers). |
| 7' | Foul | David Ayala (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Evander Da Silva Ferreira (FC Cincinnati). |
| 8' | ShotAtGoal | Kevin Kelsy (Portland Timbers) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 14%. |
| 9' | ShotAtGoal | Kevin Kelsy (Portland Timbers) hits the cross bar from the centre of the box with an xG of 42%. |
| 9' | Offside | Offside, Portland Timbers. Kevin Kelsy is caught offside. |
| 10' | Goal | Goal! 0:1. Kévin Denkey (FC Cincinnati) scored with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 19% to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Pavel Bucha. |
| 13' | Foul | Matt Miazga (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kevin Kelsy (Portland Timbers). |
| 13' | Caution | Kevin Kelsy (Portland Timbers) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 15' | Foul | Joao Ortiz (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Evander Da Silva Ferreira (FC Cincinnati). |
| 22' | Foul | Antony Alves Santos (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ender Echenique (FC Cincinnati). |
| 25' | Goal | Goal! 0:2. Pavel Bucha (FC Cincinnati) scored with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 4% to the upper right central zone. Assisted by Evander Da Silva Ferreira. |
| 28' | Foul | Antony Alves Santos (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick, after being fouled by DeAndre Yedlin (FC Cincinnati). |
| 29' | Foul | Evander Da Silva Ferreira (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Antony Alves Santos (Portland Timbers). |
| 30' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Ender Echenique's (FC Cincinnati) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% goes over to the right. |
| 31' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. David Ayala's (Portland Timbers) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by Stiven Jimenez. |
| 32' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Portland Timbers). Executed by David Da Costa. |
| 32' | Foul | Stiven Jimenez (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jimer Fory (Portland Timbers). |
| 35' | ShotAtGoal | Antony Alves Santos (Portland Timbers) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 7%. |
| 35' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Joao Ortiz's (Portland Timbers) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 4% is blocked by Ariel Lassiter. |
| 36' | Goal | Goal! 0:3. Evander Da Silva Ferreira (FC Cincinnati) scored with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% to the top left corner. Assisted by Matt Miazga. |
| 38' | Goal | Goal! 1:3. Kevin Kelsy (Portland Timbers) scored with left footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 20% to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Ariel Lassiter. |
| 42' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (FC Cincinnati). Executed by Evander Da Silva Ferreira. |
| 43' | Foul | David Da Costa (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Pavel Bucha (FC Cincinnati). |
| 43' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Antony Alves Santos's (Portland Timbers) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% is saved by Roman Celentano. |
| 44' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Kevin Kelsy's (Portland Timbers) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 17% goes over. |
| 45'+2' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Antony Alves Santos's (Portland Timbers) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 12% is saved by Roman Celentano. |
| 45'+2' | Offside | Offside, Portland Timbers. Kevin Kelsy is caught offside. |
| 45'+3' | Foul | Ariel Lassiter (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Miles Robinson (FC Cincinnati). |
| 45'+3' | Caution | Miles Robinson (FC Cincinnati) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 45'+4' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Finn Surman's (Portland Timbers) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 8% misses to the left. |
| 45'+4' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, Portland Timbers 1, FC Cincinnati 3. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: Portland Timbers 1, FC Cincinnati 3. |
| 47' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Kévin Denkey's (FC Cincinnati) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 2% is saved by Maxime Crépeau. |
| 47' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (FC Cincinnati). Executed by Evander Da Silva Ferreira. |
| 47' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Lukas Engel's (FC Cincinnati) with left footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Kevin Kelsy. |
| 51' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Antony Alves Santos's (Portland Timbers) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Nick Hagglund. |
| 51' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Joao Ortiz's (Portland Timbers) with right footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Miles Robinson. |
| 52' | Foul | Kévin Denkey (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kamal Miller (Portland Timbers). |
| 55' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (FC Cincinnati). Executed by Evander Da Silva Ferreira. |
| 55' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Lukas Engel's (FC Cincinnati) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 18% misses to the right. |
| 56' | Foul | Kevin Kelsy (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Stiven Jimenez (FC Cincinnati). |
| 57' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Ariel Lassiter's (Portland Timbers) with right footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 8% misses to the left. |
| 58' | Substitution | Substitution, Portland Timbers. Cristhian Paredes replaces Joao Ortiz. |
| 58' | Substitution | Substitution, FC Cincinnati. Kenji Mboma Dem replaces Ender Echenique. |
| 58' | Substitution | Substitution, FC Cincinnati. Kei Kamara replaces Kévin Denkey. |
| 60' | Foul | Kei Kamara (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Cristhian Paredes (Portland Timbers). |
| 60' | Caution | Cristhian Paredes (Portland Timbers) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 64' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Ariel Lassiter's (Portland Timbers) with left footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% is saved by Roman Celentano. |
| 64' | Foul | DeAndre Yedlin (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Antony Alves Santos (Portland Timbers). |
| 66' | Foul | Juan Mosquera (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Stiven Jimenez (FC Cincinnati). |
| 68' | Goal | Goal! 2:3. Kevin Kelsy (Portland Timbers) scored from penalty with left footed shot with an xG of 77% to the bottom left corner. |
| 69' | ShotAtGoal | Kei Kamara (FC Cincinnati) hits the cross bar from the centre of the box with an xG of 14%. |
| 73' | Foul | Kei Kamara (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kamal Miller (Portland Timbers). |
| 74' | ShotAtGoal | Matt Miazga (FC Cincinnati) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 7%. |
| 74' | ShotAtGoal | Kei Kamara (FC Cincinnati) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 11%. |
| 75' | Foul | Kevin Kelsy (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Nick Hagglund (FC Cincinnati). |
| 75' | Offside | Offside, FC Cincinnati. Kei Kamara is caught offside. |
| 76' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Juan Mosquera's (Portland Timbers) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 5% is blocked by Miles Robinson. |
| 78' | Substitution | Substitution, FC Cincinnati. Teenage Hadebe replaces Miles Robinson. |
| 78' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Portland Timbers). Executed by Ariel Lassiter. |
| 79' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Kevin Kelsy's (Portland Timbers) with left footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Matt Miazga. |
| 80' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Pavel Bucha's (FC Cincinnati) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 34% is saved by Maxime Crépeau. |
| 80' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Antony Alves Santos's (Portland Timbers) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 3% is blocked by Matt Miazga. |
| 81' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Portland Timbers). Executed by David Da Costa. |
| 82' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Portland Timbers). Executed by Ariel Lassiter. |
| 82' | Substitution | Substitution, Portland Timbers. Dario Zuparic replaces Kamal Miller. |
| 82' | Substitution | Substitution, Portland Timbers. Omir FernĂĄndez replaces Ariel Lassiter. |
| 84' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Portland Timbers). Executed by David Da Costa. |
| 84' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. David Ayala's (Portland Timbers) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 11% misses to the right. |
| 85' | Foul | Omir FernĂĄndez (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Teenage Hadebe (FC Cincinnati). |
| 85' | Substitution | Substitution, Portland Timbers. Felipe Mora replaces David Ayala. |
| 85' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Kevin Kelsy's (Portland Timbers) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 6% goes over. |
| 89' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Antony Alves Santos's (Portland Timbers) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 5% is blocked by Lukas Engel. |
| 90' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Portland Timbers). Executed by David Da Costa. |
| 90' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Omir FernĂĄndez's (Portland Timbers) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 3% misses to the right. |
| 90' | Substitution | Substitution, FC Cincinnati. Alvas Powell replaces DeAndre Yedlin. |
| 90' | Substitution | Substitution, FC Cincinnati. Gerardo Valenzuela replaces Stiven Jimenez. |
| 90'+2' | Foul | Alvas Powell (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Jimer Fory (Portland Timbers). |
| 90'+3' | Foul | Lukas Engel (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Omir FernĂĄndez (Portland Timbers). |
| 90'+4' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Antony Alves Santos's (Portland Timbers) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 5% is blocked by Alvas Powell. |
| 90'+5' | Foul | Cristhian Paredes (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Kei Kamara (FC Cincinnati). |
| 90'+7' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Antony Alves Santos's (Portland Timbers) with right footed shot from the left half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% is blocked by Nick Hagglund. |
| 90'+7' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Felipe Mora's (Portland Timbers) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 5% is blocked by Matt Miazga. |
| 90'+7' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Antony Alves Santos's (Portland Timbers) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 21% goes over to the right. |
| 90'+9' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
| 90'+9' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, Portland Timbers 2, FC Cincinnati 3. |
Evander made his impact felt in his return to Portland.
Evander made his impact felt in his return to Portland.
Playing against his former club for the first time since his MLS-record trade to FC Cincinnati, the All-Star Brazilian midfielder unleashed a beautiful curling strike in the first half â setting off boos from a hostile Providence Park crowd in an eventual 3-2 win for the Orange & Blue.
Evander, who left Portland under less-than-friendly circumstances, gave it right back to the fans, gesturing for them to get even louder by holding his hand to his ear during his goal celebration in front of the Timbers Army.
âHe really grew into the game and had an impact on two of the goals, which is nothing new,â head coach Pat Noonan said post-match.
âHeâs been what heâs been all year for us: a difference maker.â
Facing the ire of the Portland faithful, Evander was heavily involved as Cincinnati built a comfortable first-half lead. His dummy unlocked space for KĂ©vin Denkey on FCCâs first goal, and he provided an assist to Pavel Bucha before his 36th-minute golazo.
Under hostile circumstances, he played off the tense energy in the stadium as the visitors held off a Kevin Kelsy-inspired Timbers rally to escape with all three points.
âIt shows that weâre together as a team,â Evander said. âWeâre a team. They felt the same way that I did.
"Even before the start of the game, weâre together on the pitch and theyâre like, âLetâs do this for Evander.ââ
The 27-year-old continues to stake a compelling case for the Landon Donovan MLS MVP award, with 16g/9a this season.
That didn't impress Portland fans, who witnessed Evander produce 15g/19a last year for the Timbers as the Brazilian finished third in the 2024 MVP race won by Inter Miami CF superstar Lionel Messi.
âI wasnât expecting them to cheer, but the song was a little too much for me,â Evander said afterward, referring to a pre-game chant from supporters groups.
âIâm one hundred percent focused on what Iâm doing on the pitch. I never had a problem with them. I didnât do anything wrong with the players and the fans here.
"They can do whatever they want," Evander added. "I was just focused on trying to represent Cincinnati because thatâs the team I play for now.â
Noonan noted that the intense atmosphere at Providence Park can serve as a test for his players going forward.
âThat was a playoff environment,â he told reporters. âCredit to the fans tonight. It makes the game more enjoyable and more meaningful, because they were in it from the beginning.
"The second half was what a road game feels like in a great environment in the playoffs. Itâs a good experience for us.â
Making the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs is just one objective for Cincinnati, who moved into first place in the Eastern Conference, one point ahead of the Philadelphia Union.
The Orange & Blue could also potentially end Matchday 29 atop the Supporters' Shield standings.
âWe know what weâre going for,â Evander said. âOur focus is to win these games and keep up the run.â
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0' | Lineups | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| 1' | KickOff | First half begins. |
| 1' | Foul | Jayden Nelson (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Conrad Wallem (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 2' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). Executed by Sebastian Berhalter. |
| 2' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Thomas MĂŒller's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 5% misses to the right. |
| 4' | Foul | Tomas Ostrak (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Thomas MĂŒller (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 4' | Foul | Devin Padelford (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Emmanuel Sabbi (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 7' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Ădier Ocampo's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with right footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 5% misses to the left. |
| 11' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). Executed by Sebastian Berhalter. |
| 11' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Marcel Hartel's (St. Louis CITY SC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 6% is saved by Yohei Takaoka. |
| 13' | Goal | Goal! 0:1. Eduard Löwen (St. Louis CITY SC) scored with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 46% to the top right corner. Assisted by Conrad Wallem, second assist by Marcel Hartel. |
| 16' | Foul | Foul by Jayden Nelson (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 18' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Marcel Hartel's (St. Louis CITY SC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 14% misses to the left. |
| 25' | Foul | Jayden Nelson (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Eduard Löwen (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 26' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). Executed by Sebastian Berhalter. |
| 27' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). Executed by Sebastian Berhalter. |
| 27' | ShotAtGoal | Belal Halbouni (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 7%. |
| 27' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Emmanuel Sabbi's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 6% misses to the left. |
| 31' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Tomas Ostrak's (St. Louis CITY SC) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 5% is blocked by Thomas MĂŒller. |
| 32' | Foul | Tomas Ostrak (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Thomas MĂŒller (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 35' | Foul | Mathias Laborda (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Conrad Wallem (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 38' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). Executed by Sebastian Berhalter. |
| 38' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Emmanuel Sabbi's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with left footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 2% is saved by Roman BĂŒrki. |
| 39' | Foul | Marcel Hartel (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Andrés Cubas (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 44' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). Executed by Sebastian Berhalter. |
| 44' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Thomas MĂŒller's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 8% misses to the right. |
| 45'+1' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). Executed by Sebastian Berhalter. |
| 45'+1' | Foul | Tristan Blackmon (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Chris Durkin (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 45'+4' | Goal | Goal! 1:1. Brian White (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) scored from penalty with right footed shot with an xG of 77% to the bottom right corner. |
| 45'+5' | Foul | Eduard Löwen (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Andrés Cubas (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 45'+6' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Devin Padelford's (St. Louis CITY SC) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 13% goes over to the left. |
| 45'+7' | FinalWhistle | First half ends, Vancouver Whitecaps FC 1, St. Louis CITY SC 1. |
| 46' | KickOff | Second Half begins: Vancouver Whitecaps FC 1, St. Louis CITY SC 1. |
| 46' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). Executed by Sebastian Berhalter. |
| 46' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Emmanuel Sabbi's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 13% is saved by Roman BĂŒrki. |
| 48' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). Executed by Sebastian Berhalter. |
| 48' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Mathias Laborda's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 8% goes over to the left. |
| 52' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Sebastian Berhalter's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% goes over. |
| 55' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Brian White's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 23% goes over to the right. |
| 57' | Substitution | Substitution, St. Louis CITY SC. Mykhi Joyner replaces Tomas Ostrak. |
| 59' | Offside | Offside, St. Louis CITY SC. Mykhi Joyner is caught offside. |
| 60' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Mathias Laborda's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 5% misses to the left. |
| 61' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Emmanuel Sabbi's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with left footed shot from the right side of the box with an xG of 8% is blocked by Timo Baumgartl. |
| 62' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Eduard Löwen's (St. Louis CITY SC) with right footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 2% goes over to the right. |
| 62' | Substitution | Substitution, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Ali Ahmed replaces Jayden Nelson. |
| 64' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Ali Ahmed's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 20% is saved by Roman BĂŒrki. |
| 64' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Brian White's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 29% is blocked by Timo Baumgartl. |
| 65' | Foul | Sang Bin Jeong (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Tristan Blackmon (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 65' | Substitution | Substitution, St. Louis CITY SC. Jaziel Orozco replaces Devin Padelford. |
| 65' | Substitution | Substitution, St. Louis CITY SC. Alfredo Morales replaces Chris Durkin. |
| 66' | Foul | Brian White (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Timo Baumgartl (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 67' | Foul | Belal Halbouni (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Marcel Hartel (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 68' | Foul | Mykhi Joyner (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Ădier Ocampo (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 69' | Foul | João Klauss (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Andrés Cubas (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 69' | Caution | Andrés Cubas (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) is shown the yellow card for the foul. |
| 70' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Ădier Ocampo's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 11% goes over to the right. |
| 71' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Emmanuel Sabbi's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with left footed shot from the central position outside the box with an xG of 4% is saved by Roman BĂŒrki. |
| 72' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). Executed by Sebastian Berhalter. |
| 72' | ShotAtGoal | Brian White (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 21%. |
| 73' | Goal | Goal! 1:2. JoĂŁo Klauss (St. Louis CITY SC) scored with left footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 19% to the lower right zone. Assisted by Sang Bin Jeong. |
| 75' | Foul | Ădier Ocampo (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Mykhi Joyner (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 77' | Offside | Offside, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Thomas MĂŒller is caught offside. |
| 77' | Substitution | Substitution, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Daniel RĂos replaces Brian White. |
| 77' | Substitution | Substitution, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Kenji Cabrera replaces Andrés Cubas. |
| 78' | Foul | Ali Ahmed (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Conrad Wallem (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 79' | Goal | Goal! 2:2. Daniel RĂos (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) scored with header from the centre of the box with an xG of 18% to the lower right central zone. Assisted by Sebastian Berhalter. |
| 83' | Substitution | Substitution, St. Louis CITY SC. Simon Becher replaces Sang Bin Jeong. |
| 83' | Substitution | Substitution, St. Louis CITY SC. Célio Pompeu replaces João Klauss. |
| 84' | Foul | Célio Pompeu (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Mathias Laborda (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 85' | Foul | Jaziel Orozco (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Emmanuel Sabbi (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 85' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Célio Pompeu's (St. Louis CITY SC) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 7% is saved by Yohei Takaoka. |
| 86' | CornerKick | Corner from the left, (St. Louis CITY SC). Executed by Marcel Hartel. |
| 86' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Conrad Wallem's (St. Louis CITY SC) with right footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 7% is blocked by Belal Halbouni. |
| 86' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Ali Ahmed's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with right footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 5% misses to the left. |
| 86' | Substitution | Substitution, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Tate Johnson replaces Ădier Ocampo. |
| 86' | Substitution | Substitution, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Ralph Priso replaces Emmanuel Sabbi. |
| 87' | Foul | Tate Johnson (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Célio Pompeu (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 88' | Foul | Ali Ahmed (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Conrad Wallem (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 90' | Foul | Alfredo Morales (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Daniel RĂos (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 90'+3' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt missed. Mykhi Joyner's (St. Louis CITY SC) with left footed shot from the left side of the box with an xG of 3% goes over to the right. |
| 90'+4' | Foul | Yohei Takaoka (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Simon Becher (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 90'+5' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt saved. Mathias Laborda's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved by Roman BĂŒrki. |
| 90'+5' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Eduard Löwen's (St. Louis CITY SC) with right footed shot from the right half-space outside the box with an xG of 4% is blocked by Ralph Priso. |
| 90'+8' | CornerKick | Corner from the right, (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). Executed by Sebastian Berhalter. |
| 90'+8' | ShotAtGoal | Attempt blocked. Mathias Laborda's (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with right footed shot from the centre of the box with an xG of 58% is blocked by Henry Kessler. |
| 90'+8' | Foul | Mykhi Joyner (St. Louis CITY SC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Sebastian Berhalter (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). |
| 90'+10' | Foul | Mathias Laborda (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick, after being fouled by Mykhi Joyner (St. Louis CITY SC). |
| 90'+14' | Goal | Goal! 3:2. Thomas MĂŒller (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) scored from penalty with right footed shot with an xG of 77% to the middle left zone. |
| 90'+17' | MatchEnd | End of match. |
| 90'+17' | FinalWhistle | Second half ends, Vancouver Whitecaps FC 3, St. Louis CITY SC 2. |
Thomas MĂŒller has officially opened his MLS account, and it couldnât come at a bigger moment for Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
Thomas MĂŒller has officially opened his MLS account, and it couldnât come at a bigger moment for Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
Fourteen minutes into second-half stoppage time of a key Western Conference clash with St. Louis CITY SC, the legendary former German international calmly blasted a penalty kick past former Der Klassiker rival Roman BĂŒrki to secure a dramatic 3-2 win.
âThomas is a player who, with the career heâs had, will of course create excitement around him,â head coach Jesper SĂžrensen said postgame. âOf course he will, and if not, then weâre in the wrong business.
âWe couldnât have put up a better script than today. If we wanted to win, then getting out of trouble and winning in the last minute on a penalty from Thomas, I think the fans got a little bit for their money today.â
Vancouver had already clawed their way back from behind twice and led for the first time when MĂŒller deposited his PK in the 104th minute. The goal was the first club tally of his career not scored for FC Bayern Munich, and it came in front of home fans at BC Place in Vancouver.
Saturday night's match was MĂŒller's first start in a Whitecaps kit since he joined the club earlier this month. He capped it off in the best way possible, making himself the hero with the late winner.
âIt was an amazing moment for me,â MĂŒller said. âOn one side, we have this pressure because with a penalty, you have a good chance to score. But what happens if you miss? Youâre already writing your news: Thomas MĂŒller missed a penalty.
âI like to have this pressure, and when my teammates were cheering for me, it was a very nice feeling to score this goal in front of our fans.â
The win puts the Whitecaps in a strong position near the top of the West. With seven games to go, including one in hand, they are just four points off the conference summit and stay alive in the Supportersâ Shield chase.
With the late-summer addition of MĂŒller, Vancouver bolstered an already strong roster and are set for shots at silverware on two fronts, in both MLS and the Canadian Championship.
âEveryone tries to put everything he has and share his strengths with the team to win something,â MĂŒller said. âI think the whole group is feeling that we are on our way. We are not there, but we are on our way to something special in the coming weeks.
âWe have many players who already played a very good season. We had four All-Stars ... I think these players, we want them to shine as well in the last part of the season.â
Due to rescheduled matches and the international break, the Whitecaps won't play again until Sept. 13 vs. the Philadelphia Union (9:30 pm ET | MLS Season Pass). They could inch ever closer to an Audi MLS Cup Playoffs spot next week, however, if results elsewhere go their way.
âIn the end, you have to win the games youâre in,â MĂŒller said. âI never played in playoffs, so I have no experience in playoffs. I have knockout stages in Champions League. In my mind, I tried to think about it, maybe this is similar.
âThe teams when we get there are really good. We have to be humble, and we have to be also very confident. I think we need to get a little bit cleaner in front of the goal⊠to not only dominate games, we need goals to win games. But thatâs in the future, I have no [crystal ball]!â
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